Consider the following statements regarding Ajanta Caves 1 They are Buddhist cave monuments located ...........

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Consider the following statements regarding 'Ajanta Caves'

1) They are Buddhist cave monuments located in Maharashtra.

2) The excavationand painting activity in these caves stretches over several centuries.

3) These caves are famous for its murals.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

All the statements are correct. The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India are about 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 CE. The caves include paintings and rock cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotion through gesture, pose and form.