Consider the following about the Rock cut caves at Barabar hills 1 They are also know...........

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Consider the following about the Rock cut caves at Barabar hills

1. They are also known as Lomus Rishi Caves.

2. They are located near Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra

3. The facade of the cave is decorated with the semicircular Chaitya arch at the entrance

Which of the above are correct?

All are correct

1 and 3

2 and 3

1 and 2

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Explanation:

2nd statement is incorrect i.e. They are located in Bihar.
Barabar Hill contains four caves: Karan Chaupar, Lomas Rishi, Sudama and Visva Zopri. Sudama and Lomas Rishi are the earliest examples of rock-cut architecture in India, with architectural detailing made in the Mauryan period.