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Ellora in Aurangabad (Maharashtra) is famous for ancient caves representing Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Of these, the largest number pertains to...?

  1. Buddhism

  2. Hinduism

  3. Jainism

  4. Zorastrianism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Of the 34 caves at Ellora, 12 are Buddhist, 17 are Hindu, and 5 are Jain. The Hindu caves are the most numerous, making Option B correct. The caves were constructed in different periods, with Hindu caves being the largest group, reflecting the patronage of different dynasties.

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