Ajanta Caves

Q. Choose the statements that are true regarding Ajanta Caves:

1. The cave was rediscovered accidentally by John Smith.
2. The cave was discovered in 1809.
3. There are 30 caves in total, of which 5 are temple halls.
4. All the caves have paintings that narrate the story of stone age.

Q. Who was the first person to discover the Ajanta caves?

1. John Smith
2. James Mclaren
3. William Bentinck
4. Collins Harper

Q. I have a total of 30 caves inside me. They are divided into two sections, Chaityas and Viharas. Who am I?

1. Ellora caves
2. Elelpanta caves
3. Junagadh caves
4. Ajanta caves

Q. S1: The Ajanta caves are famous worldwide for their paintings and sculptures.

S2: The caves of number 1, 2, 10 and 16 are known for their paintings.

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 and S1 are independent statements
2. S1: False; S2: True
3. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1
4. S1: True; S2: False

Q. In Ajanta caves, the _____ are temples-halls for Buddhist monks.

1. viharas
2. monastry
3. chaityas
4. stupa

Q. Explain the architectural features of the Ajanta and Ellora caves.

Q. Which century is called the 'Age of geographical explorations'?

1. 20th century
2. 18th century
3. 16th century
4. 17th century

Q. The Ajanta caves are divided into Chaityas and Viharas. Select the cave numbers that indicate Chaityas.

1. 19
2. 26
3. 1
4. 10
5. 29
6. 2
7. 5
8. 9