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UGC NET June 2015 History
The numerous caves on the Udayagiri and Khandagiri hills of Odisha testify to the:
AContinued existence of the Jaina faith in Odisha ✓ Correct
BPopularity of Buddhism in Odisha
CExistence of both Buddhism and Jainism in Odisha
DSpecial contribution of Ashoka to the ancient art of Odisha
Correct answer: (A) Continued existence of the Jaina faith in Odisha — The caves testify to the continued existence of the Jaina faith in Odisha, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The caves testify to the continued existence of the Jaina faith in Odisha, so that is the answer.
★The Udayagiri and Khandagiri hills lie near Bhubaneswar in Odisha.
★They hold many rock-cut caves carved for Jaina monks.
★The famous Hathigumpha inscription of King Kharavela is here.
★It records his deeds and his support of the Jaina faith.
★So the caves show the long life of Jainism in the region.
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