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Fresco from the Ajanta Caves, author unknown
  • 1. Where are the Ajanta Caves located?
A) Japan
B) India
C) China
D) Cambodia
  • 2. The Ajanta Caves are primarily associated with which religion?
A) Jainism
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
  • 3. The frescoes at Ajanta were created during which periods?
A) 2nd century BCE to 5th century CE
B) 15th to 17th centuries CE
C) 10th to 12th centuries CE
D) 8th to 9th centuries CE
  • 4. The Ajanta Caves were rediscovered in which year?
A) 1819
B) 1856
C) 1792
D) 1901
  • 5. Who rediscovered the Ajanta Caves?
A) Portuguese missionary Antonio de Silva
B) Indian scholar R.D. Banerji
C) British officer John Smith
D) French archaeologist Jacques Dupont
  • 6. How many caves are there in the Ajanta complex?
A) 25
B) 35
C) 30
D) 40
  • 7. The Ajanta frescoes primarily depict scenes from:
A) Mahabharata
B) Puranas
C) Ramayana
D) Jataka tales
  • 8. The Ajanta Caves are located in which Indian state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
  • 9. What type of rock were the Ajanta Caves carved from?
A) Sandstone
B) Basalt
C) Limestone
D) Granite
  • 10. Which famous Chinese traveler documented the Ajanta Caves?
A) Ibn Battuta
B) Zheng He
C) Marco Polo
D) Xuanzang
  • 11. What is the primary subject of Cave 1 paintings?
A) Hindu deities
B) Geometric patterns
C) Royal court scenes
D) Life of Buddha
  • 12. The Ajanta Caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in:
A) 1983
B) 2001
C) 1972
D) 1995
  • 13. What is the typical surface preparation for Ajanta frescoes?
A) Stone carving
B) Canvas
C) Wood panels
D) Clay and cow dung plaster
  • 14. Which cave contains the famous 'Padmapani' painting?
A) Cave 26
B) Cave 16
C) Cave 1
D) Cave 10
  • 15. The later phase of Ajanta paintings (5th century CE) shows influence from:
A) British art
B) Persian art
C) Gupta period art
D) Mughal art
  • 16. What is the main purpose of the chaitya halls at Ajanta?
A) Marketplace
B) Royal residence
C) Storage
D) Prayer and worship
  • 17. Which animal is frequently depicted in Ajanta paintings?
A) Elephant
B) Camel
C) Tiger
D) Lion
  • 18. The Ajanta paintings influenced the art of which neighboring region?
A) Southeast Asia
B) Sri Lanka
C) Central Asia
D) Middle East
  • 19. The Ajanta Caves are located near which river?
A) Waghora River
B) Godavari River
C) Yamuna River
D) Ganges River
  • 20. What painting technique was used for the Ajanta frescoes?
A) Watercolor
B) Oil painting
C) Encaustic
D) Fresco secco
  • 21. The later Ajanta Caves were created during which dynasty?
A) Vakataka
B) Maurya
C) Mughal
D) Gupta
  • 22. What UNESCO designation do the Ajanta Caves hold?
A) Biosphere Reserve
B) Intangible Heritage
C) World Heritage Site
D) Global Geopark
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