WorksheetsAjanta: The Birthplace of Indian Art
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
