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