| DIRECTION: The following question consist of two Statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to exam me these a statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below. |
| Statement I: Lomash Rishi and Sudama caves in the Barabar hills, modelled on wooden architectural prototypes are examples of the earliest cave architecture in India. |
| Statement II: Barabar hills caves were dedicated by Chandragupta Mauiya to Ajivika monks. [NDA 2013-I] |
A) Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
B) Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
C) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
D) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Both statements are true however, statement II is not the correct emanation of statement I. The Barabart Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. They are located in the Bela Ganj Block of Gaya district, Bihar. The caves were used by ascetics from the Ajivika sect. Lomas Rishi caves are the arch-like shape facade of Lomas Rishi Caves, imitate the contemporary timber architecture. Sudama caves were dedicated by Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka in 261 BC.
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