Q. With reference to Kanheri cave consider the following statements:
1.These caves belonged to the Saivites community.
2.These caves are like large resorts with a multitude of caves in the form of small rock villas built for the use of monks and lay practitioners. 
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Kanheri was the home of a large Buddhist community for over a thousand years.

Statement 2 is correct. These caves are like large resorts, with a multitude of caves in the form of small rock villas built for the use of monks and lay practitioners. One can witness religious styles ranging from early Theravada through early and mature Mahayana, and also the beginnings of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Source: ForumIAS

 

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