Q 82. Consider the following pairs:
Site: Well-known for
- Besnagar: Shaivite cave shrine
- Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine
- Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrine
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- 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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