Match the following Sites with the river/region they are associated with: | Site | River/Region 1. | Bagh Caves | Baghani stream 2. | Ajanta | Aurangabad District 3. | Sanchi | Near Bhopal 4. | Guntapalle | Near Eluru Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The correct Answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation This question assesses knowledge of significant ancient Indian rock-cut cave sites and stupas, and their geographical associations with rivers or regions. These sites are important for understanding ancient Indian art, architecture, and religious practices, particularly Buddhism. Statement-wise Analysis 1. Bagh Caves : Baghani stream Correct: The Bagh Caves are located on the bank of the Baghani river, a tributary of the Narmada, in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. 2. Ajanta : Aurangabad District Correct: The Ajanta Caves are situated in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. 3. Sanchi : Near Bhopal Correct: Sanchi, famous for its stupas, is located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, approximately 46 kilometers northeast of Bhopal. 4. Guntapalle : Near Eluru Correct: Guntapalle, known for its Buddhist caves and stupas, is located near Eluru in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Key Takeaway Major ancient Indian rock-cut sites and stupas are geographically associated with specific rivers or regions, which is a key aspect of their historical and archaeological context.

Match the following Sites with the… - NCERT Class 11 Art & Culture MCQ

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Match the following Sites with the river/region they are associated with:

	Site	River/Region
1.	Bagh Caves	Baghani stream
2.	Ajanta	Aurangabad District
3.	Sanchi	Near Bhopal
4.	Guntapalle	Near Eluru

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

NCERT textbook question

From NCERT An Introduction to Indian Art · Page 16

Options

A1 and 2 only
B3 and 4 only
C1, 2 and 3 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

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Solution

The correct Answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

This question assesses knowledge of significant ancient Indian rock-cut cave sites and stupas, and their geographical associations with rivers or regions. These sites are important for understanding ancient Indian art, architecture, and religious practices, particularly Buddhism.

Statement-wise Analysis

Bagh Caves : Baghani stream
Correct: The Bagh Caves are located on the bank of the Baghani river, a tributary of the Narmada, in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
Ajanta : Aurangabad District
Correct: The Ajanta Caves are situated in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.
Sanchi : Near Bhopal
Correct: Sanchi, famous for its stupas, is located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, approximately 46 kilometers northeast of Bhopal.
Guntapalle : Near Eluru
Correct: Guntapalle, known for its Buddhist caves and stupas, is located near Eluru in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

Key Takeaway

Major ancient Indian rock-cut sites and stupas are geographically associated with specific rivers or regions, which is a key aspect of their historical and archaeological context.

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