Ajanta: The Birthplace of Indian Art

Where are the Ajanta Caves located?

• Delhi

• Aurangabad

• Kolkata

• Mumbai

How many Buddhist caves are there in Ajanta?

• 24

• 16

• 40

• 32

Which period of Indian art is represented in Ajanta?

• All of the above

• Kushana period

• Gupta period

• Satavahana and Ikshavaku periods

What type of caves are found in Ajanta?

• Prayer halls

• All of the above

• Monasteries

• Shrines

Which cave in Ajanta contains the earliest known remnants of paintings in India?

• Cave 9

• Cave 10

• Cave 15

• Cave 17

What is depicted in the paintings of Cave 17?

• All of the above

• A princess applying make-up

• A royal procession

• Lord Buddha coming back home after attaining Enlightenment

What is the shape of the windows in Cave 19?

• Horse-shoe

• Square

• Circular

• Triangular

Which cave in Ajanta is the largest vihara?

• Cave 24

• Cave 19

• Cave 7

• Cave 6

What is the Waghora Waterfall known for?

• Emerging from the Waghur river

• Taking seven leaps

• Plunging towards Cave 28

• All of the above

What is the architectural style of Cave 9?

• Inward tapering octagonal pillars

• All of the above

• Beautiful facade engraved with sculptures of Lord Buddha

• Elaborate entrance door