What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given be

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Q: 40 (IAS/2016)
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,230,93,17,230,49,27

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{'mahabalipuram': [3, 0, 1, 1], 'ajanta': [7, 2, 0, 6], 'historical places': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'monuments': [3, 1, 0, 0], 'same religious denomination': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The question asks about the commonalities between two historical places, Ajanta and Mahabalipuram.

Option 1 states that both Ajanta and Mahabalipuram were built in the same period. But it`s incorrect because Ajanta Caves were established around the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE, while the monuments at Mahabalipuram were built in the 7th and 8th century AD.

Option 2 claims that they belong to the same religious denomination. This is not true. Ajanta caves are mainly Buddhist, while the temples of Mahabalipuram are Hindu.

Option 3 suggests that both have rock-cut monuments. This statement is correct because both Ajanta and Mahabalipuram are renowned for their rock-cut architecture.

Option 4 claims that none of the statements given above are correct. Since option 3 is correct, this statement is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2, indicating that the common facet between Ajanta and Mahabalipuram is their rock-cut monuments.