Take the Quiz on Ajanta & Ellora Caves

 

1. How many caves are there in Ajanta ?

a) 32
b) 30
c) 25
d) 28

Answer (b) 30

 

2. Ajanta and Ellora Caves are situated in which state?

a) Bihar
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Goa

Answer (b) Maharashtra

 

3. Ajanta and Ellora caves are famous for_____

a) Gardens and Paintings
b) Tomb and gardens
c) Paintings and sculptures
d) Pillars and archs

Answer (c) Paintings and sculptures

 

4. ____ was used as a binding material for painting in Ajanta Caves.

a) String
b) Transparent tape
c) Adhesive tape
d) Glue

Answer (d) Glue

 

5. The art work in Ajanta Caves is inspired by the______

a) Buddhist art
b) Mughal art
c) Persian art
d) Arabian art

Answer (a) Buddhist art

 

6. The Ajanta Caves were built during the period of______

a) Kushans
b) Chalukyas
c) Mauryas
d) Guptas

Answer (d) Guptas

 

7. Ajanta caves were discovered by whom in 1819 ?

a) An Army Officer
b) A farmer
c) A Pilgrim
d) An archaeologist

Answer (a) An Army Officer

 

8. How many out of 100 caves are open to the public in Ellora ?

a) 21
b) 34
c) 46
d) 50

Answer (b) 34

 

9. Name the hills in which Ellora Caves are located.

a) Anaimalai Hills
b) Palani Hills
c) Charanandri hills
d) Trikuta Hills

Answer (c) Charanandri hills

 

10. Name the hills on which Ajanta Caves are located.

a) Sahyadri Hills
b) Tirumala Hills
c) Anaimalai Hills
d) Palani Hills

Answer (a) Sahyadri Hills