Rock-Cut Caves and Frescoes Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the rock-cut caves in India?

• To act as marketplaces

• To serve as royal palaces

• To provide shelter for monks and a place for meditation

• To function as military fortresses

Which feature is NOT associated with the Chaitya Hall at Karle?

• Octagonal pillars

• A large swimming pool

• A wooden facade

• A semicircular roof

What is the significance of the wooden facade in the Chaitya Hall at Karle?

• It is purely decorative

• It supports the entire structure

• It is used for religious inscriptions

• It gives the appearance of the structure resting on an elephant

What was the primary use of Viharas?

• As a royal treasury

• As storage for grains

• As monasteries for monks

• As a place for public gatherings

Which sects are represented in the Ajanta caves?

• Only Jainism

• Only Mahayana Buddhism

• Only Hinduism

• Both Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism

What is unique about the frescoes found in the Ajanta caves?

• They are painted with synthetic colors

• They depict only religious themes

• They use natural colors and depict various aspects of life

• They are carved into the rock

What do the frescoes at Ajanta primarily depict?

• Architectural designs

• Only religious ceremonies

• Court life, festivals, and natural scenes

• Scenes of war and conquest

Which period do the Ajanta caves span?

• 3rd Century BC to 8th Century AD

• 1st Century BC to 5th Century AD

• 5th Century BC to 1st Century AD

• 2nd Century BC to 7th Century AD

Which cave at Ellora is known for its 8-meter high stupa?

• Mahavira Vihara

• Vishvakarma Chaitya

• Ajanta Cave 19

• Karle Chaitya Hall

How many caves at Ellora are dedicated to Jainism?

• Eighteen

• Five

• Eight

• Twelve