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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Ancient Indian History
Question

The ancient monuments of Elephanta are mostly

1. Buddhist
2. Jain
3. Saivite
4. Vaishnavite

Select the correct answer from the code given below-
Code :

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 3 Only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 Only”.
The Elephanta Caves in Mumbai, India are mostly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, but also contain Buddhist and Jain elements.

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Select the correct answer from the code given below-
Code :
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