{"id":62008,"date":"2024-04-20T08:47:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=62008"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:47:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:47:27","slug":"the-ajanta-caves-in-maharashtra-and-the-sittanavasal-cave-in-tamil-nadu-share-a-common-heritage-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-ajanta-caves-in-maharashtra-and-the-sittanavasal-cave-in-tamil-nadu-share-a-common-heritage-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra and the Sittanavasal Cave in Tamil Nadu share a common heritage in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Chola-era temple murals&#8221; option2=&#8221;Mughal miniature paintings&#8221; option3=&#8221;Early Buddhist cave paintings&#8221; option4=&#8221;British colonial-era art&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: c) Early Buddhist cave paintings.<\/p>\n<p>The Ajanta Caves and the Sittanavasal Cave are both examples of early Buddhist cave paintings. They were both created during the same time period, between the 2nd century BCE and the 6th century CE. The paintings in both caves depict scenes from Buddhist mythology and history. They are both considered to be masterpieces of Indian art.<\/p>\n<p>A) Chola-era temple murals are a type of South Indian art that flourished during the Chola dynasty (9th-13th centuries CE). They are characterized by their use of bright colors, intricate designs, and religious themes.<\/p>\n<p>B) Mughal miniature paintings are a type of Indian art that developed during the Mughal Empire (16th-18th centuries CE). They are characterized by their use of fine brushwork, delicate colors, and realistic depictions of people and landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>D) British colonial-era art is a type of Indian art that was produced during the British Raj (1858-1947). 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