Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. The Ajanta caves have been painted with scenes from Jainism. 2. The crowning achievements of Ellora caves is the colossal monolithic Kailasanath temple. 3. The Ajanta caves have been built over a perio

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Q: 58 (CAPF/2010)

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. The Ajanta caves have been painted with scenes from Jainism.
2. The crowning achievements of Ellora caves is the colossal monolithic Kailasanath temple.
3. The Ajanta caves have been built over a period of eight centuries by different rulers.
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The correct answer is option 4, which states that statements 2 and 3 are correct. Let`s analyze each statement to understand why.

Statement 1 states that the Ajanta caves have been painted with scenes from Jainism. However, this statement is incorrect because the Ajanta caves are actually known for their Buddhist art, not Jainism. The paintings and sculptures in the Ajanta caves depict scenes from the life of Buddha and various Buddhist deities.

Statement 2 states that the crowning achievements of Ellora caves is the colossal monolithic Kailasanath temple. This statement is correct. The Kailasanath temple in the Ellora caves is indeed a magnificent structure and is considered one of the finest examples of rock-cut architecture. It is a massive monolithic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is renowned for its intricate carvings and unique architectural features.

Statement 3 states that the Ajanta caves have been built over a period of eight centuries by different rulers. This statement is correct as well. The Ajanta caves were constructed and decorated in multiple phases spanning from the 2nd century BCE to the 7th century CE. Different rulers and dynasties contributed to the construction and expansion of the caves over this period.

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