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    Consider the following Caves:
    1. Udayagiri Caves
    2. Khandagiri Caves
    3. Shashur Caves
    Which of the given above caves is/are partly natural and partlyr artificial caves of Jain monks?                                 

    A) 1 and 3 only                                         

    B) 2 only                                                 

    C) 1 and 2 only

    D) 1, 2 and 3           

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and part] artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious important near the city of Bhubaneswar in Orissa, India. These caves wei constructed by King Kharavela for jain monks for residing an meditating purpose. The Buddhist monastery Shashur is locate in the Lahaul valley of Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.


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