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