Question

Correct sequence of 'Ramayana scenes' depicted at the 'Kailasha temple' of Ellora -
(A) Battle of Ravana and Jatayu
(B) Rama leaving from Ayodhya
(C) Conversation between Rama and Sugreeva
(D) Victory of Rama
(E) Burning of Lanka
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (A), (C), (E), (D)
• B. (A), (C), (D), (B), (E)
• C. (C), (B), (A), (E), (D)
• D. (E), (D), (B), (A), (C)

Hint:

When sequencing narrative art, follow the plot of the story. The Kailasha temple reliefs follow the epic's timeline: Exile → Abduction → Alliance → Search → Climax.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Arrange the scenes in the correct narrative order as they appear in the Ramayana.

(B) Rama's departure from Ayodhya: Begins the exile and main story.
(A) Battle of Ravana and Jatayu: Occurs after the exile starts, during Sita's abduction.
(C) Rama and Sugreeva's conversation: Rama and Lakshmana seek Sita, forming an alliance with Sugreeva.
(E) Burning of Lanka: Hanuman finds Sita in Lanka and sets the city ablaze.
(D) Rama's victory: The climax, where Rama defeats Ravana.

Step 2: Create the correct sequence.The chronological order is (B) → (A) → (C) → (E) → (D), matching option (1).