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

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viharas
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chaityas
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monastry
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stupa
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Solution

The correct option is B chaityas
Chaityas are the temple halls for the Buddhist monks and Viharas are the monasteries where the Buddhist monks reside. Ajanta caves has a total of 30 caves, of which caves of number 9, 10, 19, 26 and 29 are Chaityas whereas the rest of the caves are Viharas.

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