Multiple choice

Which statement best describes ancient Indian cave shrines?

  1. They were used primarily as a place of learning.

  2. They were hand-carved sacred religious sites.

  3. They were natural caves where people worshiped.

  4. They were used as a place to write religious poetry.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ancient Indian cave shrines, such as those at Ajanta and Ellora, were hand-carved directly out of solid rock cliffs to serve as sacred temples and monasteries. They were not natural caves, but rather highly engineered and artistically sculpted religious sites. Their primary purpose was worship and monastic life rather than general learning or writing poetry.

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