Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Which rock-shelter in India bears largest number of paintings?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bhimbetka

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhimbetka”.
The Bhimbetka rock shelter in India has the largest number of paintings, with remains found in around 275 of its 600 caves.

Similar Questions:

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List I List II

(A) Gandhar Art - (a) Menander
(B) Junagarh Rock inscription - (b) Patika
(C) Milinapanho - (c) Kushanas
(D) Taxila inscriptions - (d) Rudradaman
  1. A) A-a B-c C-d D-b
  2. B) A-b B-d C-c D-a
  3. C) A-c B-d C-a D-b
  4. D) A-b B-a C-c D-d
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  2. B) 10 years
  3. C) 15 years
  4. D) 20 years
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  2. B) Awantika
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  2. B) Sariputta
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  2. B) Article 108
  3. C) Article 109
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  2. B) Puranas
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