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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following heritage sites is the motif of greenish-yellow Rs 20 denomination banknotes?
A
Ellora Caves
B
Borra Caves
C
Barabar Caves
D
Elephanta Caves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The new ₹20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bear signature of the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The note has motif of the Ellora Caves on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is Greenish Yellow.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ₹20 banknote of the Mahatma Gandhi Series is 129 × 63 mm green-yellow coloured, with the obverse side featuring a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi with a signature of the governor of Reserve Bank of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cave 20 is a small linga shrine, originally with two pillars in front, now gone. The cave measures 53 feet by 30 feet overall. The shrine door is carved round with creeper and roll patterns. The entrance is flanked by tall dwarapalas on each side.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Ellora Caves. In April 2019, RBI issued new Rs. 20 currency notes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series. The new Rs 20 notes have the signature of the Reserve Bank’s Governor.

Detailed explanation-5: -Aurangabad beams as Ajanta Cave paintings feature on Rs. 2000 note.

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