Question

What were the main features of a Buddhist rock-cut cave temple?

• A. A section called Viharas were used as residences for the monks.
• B. A section called Chaitya was the hall for worship.
• C. There would usually be a stupa at one end of the Chaitya Hall.
• D. Viharas contained large windows above a decorated main door and long rows of pillars.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A A section called Viharas were used as residences for the monks.
B A section called Chaitya was the hall for worship.
C There would usually be a stupa at one end of the Chaitya Hall.

The monks used the Viharas as residences. The Chaitya was a hall used for worship, usually with a Stupa at one end. The other characteristics of a Chaitya were- a large window above the decorated main door and long rows of pillars in the halls.