UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question 82

Q 82. Consider the following pairs: 

                Site: Well-known for 

1. Besnagar: Shaivite cave shrine 

2. Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine 

3. Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrine  

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? 

1. Only one 

2. Only two 

3. All three 

4. None 

Correct Answer: Option (c) 

• Udayagiri Caves (in Besnagar Modern day Vidisha) are a group of rock-cut cave sanctuaries, carved into a sandstone hill. Cave 4, also known as Bina Cave, is a significant stage in the process of cave development. It features an impressive Shiva Lingam, a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva, placed on a rock-cut platform within the cave. Hence, pair 1 is correctly matched. 
• Bhaja Caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves built during the 2nd century BC. This cave is located in Pune district, near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The Caves belong to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra. Hence, pair 2 is correctly matched. 
• Sittanavasal Caves (Arivar Koil): Located 16 km northwest of Pudukkottai town in Tamil Nadu, these famous rock-cut caves are known for their paintings in the Jain temples. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched. 

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