Asked: U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2002, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003medium Level
ID: 6ae793ba4aac9c32d5e3eaec
QUESTION STATEMENT:द्विभाषी / Bilingual
एलीफेंटा की गुफाएं मुख्यतः निम्न धर्म के मतावलंबियों के उपयोग के लिए काटकर बनाई गई थीं–
The Elephanta Caves were predominantly carved out for the use of followers of which religion?
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
बौद्ध धर्म
Buddhism
B
जैन धर्म
Jainism
C
शैव धर्म
Shaivism
Correct
D
वैष्णव धर्म
Vaishnavism
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option C(शैव धर्म)
एलीफेंटा द्वीप (महाराष्ट्र) की प्रसिद्ध शैलकृत गुफाएं मुख्यतः शैव धर्म (भगवान शिव) को समर्पित हैं। यहां कुल 7 गुफाएं हैं, जिनमें भगवान शिव के विभिन्न स्वरूपों (विशेष रूप से विख्यात त्रिमूर्ति शिव प्रतिमा) का अत्यंत भव्य अंकन है।
The famous rock-cut Elephanta Caves on Gharapuri Island (Maharashtra) were primarily carved for Shaivism (followers of Lord Shiva). Out of the seven caves, the main cave features monumental Shaivite relief sculptures, prominently including the iconic Trimurti (Sadashiva) bust.
Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Architecture in Ancient India
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