India is home to many caves, some of which are thousands of years old. Some of the most famous caves in India include the Ajanta Caves, the Ellora Caves, and the Elephanta Caves. These caves are known for their beautiful paintings, sculptures, and architecture.

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Q. The world's largest cave 'Miao Room Chamber' was discovered by the researchers of which country in the month of October?

 ◉ Switzerland

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 ◉ Uganda

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 ◉ Union

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 ◉ China

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Q. What is the name of the deepest shaft cave discovered in Mawsynram region of Meghalaya, India?

 ◉ Siju cave

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 ◉ Cram Um Ladow

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 ◉ Seot cave

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 ◉ Kadia dungur

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Q. In whose time were the Elephanta cave temples built?

 ◉ Krishnadev Rai

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 ◉ Chalukya

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 ◉ Rashtrakutas

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 ◉ Pal

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Q. During the reign of which rulers, the cave paintings of Ajanta and Ellora flourished?

 ◉ Rashtrakutas

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 ◉ Pallava

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 ◉ Chol

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 ◉ Satavahana

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Q. Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in which state?

 ◉ Karnataka

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 ◉ Kerala

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 ◉ Madhya Pradesh

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 ◉ Maharashtra

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Q. During the reign of which rulers, the cave paintings of Ajanta and Ellora flourished?

 ◉ Satavahana

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 ◉ Chol

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 ◉ Rashtrakutas

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 ◉ Pallava

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Q. During whose reign was the work of engraving in the famous Ajanta Caves first started?

 ◉ Chol

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 ◉ Satavahana

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 ◉ Maurya

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 ◉ Secret

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Q. What do the cave and sculptured temples at Ellora represent?

 ◉ Of Persian, Punjabi and Muslims

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 ◉ Of Christian, Muslim and Jains

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 ◉ Hindu Buddhist and Jain

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 ◉ Of Buddhist, Jain and Punjabis

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Q. What kind of temples are the caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora?

 ◉ Hindu, Buddhist and Jain

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 ◉ Buddhists

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 ◉ Buddhists and Jains

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 ◉ Hindus and Jains

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Q. Where was an ancient cave wall with 55 panels on the life of Lord Buddha discovered?

 ◉ In Chhattisgarh

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 ◉ in Mustang (Nepal)

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 ◉ In Mathura

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 ◉ In Maharashtra

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Q. Ajanta and Ellora caves are related to?

 ◉ Jainism

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 ◉ Hindu religion

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 ◉ muslim religion

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 ◉ Buddhism

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Q. In which year UNESCO declared Bhimbhetka rock shelter caves as a World Heritage Site?

 ◉ 2005

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 ◉ 2003

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 ◉ 2004

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 ◉ 2006

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Q. Elephanta caves are present in which country?

 ◉ Punjab

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 ◉ A state in Eastern India

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 ◉ Delhi

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 ◉ Mumbai

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Q. On the bank of which river are the Bagh Caves situated?

 ◉ Mahi river

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 ◉ Baghini River

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 ◉ Ganga River Police Station

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 ◉ Aaveri River

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