Q49 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · Art and Culture

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

A Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
B Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.
C Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.
D Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

Correct answer: (a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.

Explanation

  1. A

    Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.

    Ajanta in the Waghora gorge. Correct.

  2. B

    Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.

    Sanchi on the Chambal. Sanchi is on a hill near the Betwa, not a Chambal gorge.

  3. C

    Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.

    Pandu-lena on the Narmada. Nashik caves on a hill, not Narmada gorge.

  4. D

    Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

    Amaravati on the Godavari. Amaravati is on the Krishna.

Summary. Official key is (a). Ajanta’s caves cut the Waghora river gorge. Sanchi, Pandu-lena (Nashik) and Amaravati sit on other rivers or hills.