Rock-Cut Caves and Sculptures

Test your knowledge about the fascinating world of Rock-Cut Caves and Sculptures in India.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these rock-cut cave temples is located in Tamil Nadu, India?

  1. Ajanta Caves
  2. Ellora Caves
  3. Badami Caves
  4. Mahabalipuram Caves
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Ajanta Caves are famous for their exquisite:

  1. Paintings
  2. Sculptures
  3. Architecture
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Ellora Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Karnataka
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Odisha
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these rock-cut caves is known for its monolithic Kailasa Temple?

  1. Ajanta Caves
  2. Ellora Caves
  3. Badami Caves
  4. Elephanta Caves
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Badami Caves are located in which district of Karnataka, India?

  1. Bagalkot
  2. Bijapur
  3. Dharwad
  4. Gadag
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Elephanta Caves are located on an island in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Goa
  3. Gujarat
  4. Kerala
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Odisha
  2. West Bengal
  3. Jharkhand
  4. Chhattisgarh
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these rock-cut caves is known for its intricate carvings of Jain Tirthankaras?

  1. Ajanta Caves
  2. Ellora Caves
  3. Badami Caves
  4. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Karla Caves are located in which district of Maharashtra, India?

  1. Pune
  2. Mumbai
  3. Nashik
  4. Aurangabad
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Bhaja Caves are located near which city in Maharashtra, India?

  1. Pune
  2. Mumbai
  3. Nashik
  4. Aurangabad
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Kanheri Caves are located in which national park in Mumbai, India?

  1. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
  2. Borivali National Park
  3. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj National Park
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The rock-cut sculptures at Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  1. True
  2. False
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Ajanta Caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?

  1. 1983
  2. 1984
  3. 1985
  4. 1986
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Ellora Caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?

  1. 1987
  2. 1988
  3. 1989
  4. 1990
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Elephanta Caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?

  1. 1981
  2. 1982
  3. 1983
  4. 1984