GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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They were built during the reign of Ashoka.
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They were dedicated to ajivikas.
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Both (A) and (B)
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is These inscriptions date back to 6th century B.C. century BC. These 4 clusters of caves are known as Barabar Caves. Barabar caves can be dated back to the 3rd Century BC to the times of the Mauryan Empire (322 BCE-185 BCE). Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hills around the barabar caves are highly weathered. They are of granite rocks. In earlier days geology and rock types played major role in carving caves by ancient civilization. These caves are usually double chambered and made of granite with the internal surface being highly polished, resulting in an echo effect.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lomas Rishi cave. This is the most popular Barabar cave. Sudama cave. This cave known for the bow shaped arches and has Asokan inscriptions. Karan Chaupar. It has a single rectangular room with polished surfaces, contains inscription dating back to Maurya era. Visva Zopri. 06-Sept-2014