Indian Geography UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Ajanta and Ellora caves are in?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Maharashtra

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Maharashtra”.

The Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.

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