SSC
INDIAN ART
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Ramayana
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Mahabharata
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Jatakas
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Panchatantra
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Detailed explanation-1: -The paintings in the Ajanta caves predominantly narrate the Jataka tales. These are Buddhist legends describing the previous births of the Buddha. These fables embed ancient morals and cultural lores that are also found in the fables and legends of Hindu and Jain texts.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Buddha. The Ajanta and Ellora Caves is located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The Ajanta caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments that date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE.
Detailed explanation-3: -The paintings of the 5th and 6th centuries at Ajanta mainly depict the Jataka tales. These are the stories of the Buddha in his previous lives, when he was still on the path to enlightenment. These stories depict the qualities of a virtuous life and are told to serve as examples for the followers of the Buddha.