With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
| Famous work of sculpture | Site |
|---|---|
| 1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below | Ajanta |
| 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock | Mount Abu |
| 3. “Arjuna’s Penance”/”Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders | Mamallapuram |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC IAS – 2014
– Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu) is known for its Pallava period rock-cut architecture and sculptures, including the famous Descent of Ganga panel.
– Udaigiri Caves (Madhya Pradesh) are known for Gupta period sculptures, including the large Varaha relief. Mount Abu is famous for Jain Dilwara Temples.