With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements

Question 4 With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:

1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupata Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 only
D) 1,2 and 3

Answer: 3 only

Explanation: The Barabar Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. These caves were built in Maurya periodof Ashoka (r. 273-232 BCE) and his grandson Dasaratha Maurya.

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