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UGC NET December 2020 History
Which of the following cave temples of Ellora are related to the Brahmanical religion? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Dhumar Lena
- 2. Indra Sabha
- 3. Jagannatha Sabha
- 4. Ravana ki Khai
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 4 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2 and 3 only
Correct answer: (C) 1 and 4 only — Dhumar Lena and Ravana ki Khai are Brahmanical, so the answer is 1 and 4 only.
Explanation
★Dhumar Lena and Ravana ki Khai are Brahmanical, so the answer is 1 and 4 only.
★Dhumar Lena and Ravana ki Khai, Cave 14, of Ellora are related to the Brahmanical religion.
★The Ellora caves contain seventeen Hindu caves, twelve Buddhist caves and five Jaina caves.
★The Indra Sabha and the Jagannatha Sabha are Jaina caves, not Brahmanical.
★Famous Hindu cave temples of Ellora include the Kailasa temple and the Dashavatara cave.
★So the Brahmanical cave temples among these are Dhumar Lena and Ravana ki Khai.
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