In how many caves at Ajanta do paintings survive today?

Question

What are true about Mesolithic rock paintings in India? (A) The first rock paintings in India were discovered by A.C.L. Carlleyle. (B) The Bhimbetka paintings have not been studied by V.S. Wakankar. (C) At most Mesolithic rock art sites, animals dominate the scenes. (D) No snakes are depicted in Indian Mesolithic rock paintings.

Answer 1

Six caves at Ajanta feature surviving paintings that illustrate Buddhist philosophy, Jataka tales, and royal life, thereby demonstrating ancient India's artistic and spiritual distinction.

List-I	List-II
(A) Lion capital	(I) Sanchi
(B) Elephant capital	(II) Vaishali
(C) Quadruple lions capital	(III) Rampurva
(D) Bull capital	(IV) Sankissa

Firm 2	Cooperate	Compete
Firm 1	5, 5	0, 10
Compete	10,0	2, 2

In how many caves at Ajanta do paintings survive today?

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The Correct Option is D

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