Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are located in..

  1. chattishgarg

  2. Orissa

  3. Andhra pradesh

  4. Madhya pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are located in Odisha (formerly Orissa), near Bhubaneswar. These Jain caves from the 1st century BCE were commissioned by King Kharavela of the Mahameghavahana dynasty. The caves contain important Jain inscriptions and sculptures, making them significant heritage sites.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about the location of Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Chattishgarg - This option is incorrect because Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are not located in Chattishgarg.

Option B) Orissa - This option is correct because Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are located in Orissa. These caves are ancient rock-cut caves and form an important historical and archaeological site in the state of Orissa, India.

Option C) Andhra Pradesh - This option is incorrect because Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are not located in Andhra Pradesh.

Option D) Madhya Pradesh - This option is incorrect because Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are not located in Madhya Pradesh.

The correct answer is B) Orissa. This option is correct because Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are located in the state of Orissa, India.

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