With reference to ‘Ajanta Caves’ consider the following statements:1.It is a series of rock-cut caves in the Sahyadri ranges on Waghora river.2.Reference to the Ajanta caves can be found in the travel accounts of Al-Biruni.3.The fresco painting technique was employed to create the figures in these caves.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to ‘Ajanta Caves’ consider the following statements::
1.It is a series of rock-cut caves in the Sahyadri ranges on Waghora river.
2.Reference to the Ajanta caves can be found in the travel accounts of Al-Biruni.
3.The fresco painting technique was employed to create the figures in these caves..
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Ajanta Caves is a series of rock-cut caves in the Sahyadri ranges on Waghora river. The fresco painting technique was employed to create the figures in these caves.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Reference to the Ajanta caves can be found in the travel accounts of Chinese Buddhist travellers Fa Hien (during the reign of Chandragupta II; 380- 415 CE) and Hieun Tsang (during the reign of emperor Harshavardhana; 606 – 647 CE).

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