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Which of the following is not true about Ajanta Caves? |
| A. | They are in Maharashtra |
| B. | They are decorated with Buddhist Art |
| C. | They depict the techniques used in Ancient India |
| D. | They do not contain paintings of flora and fauna |
| Answer» C. They depict the techniques used in Ancient India | |
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Explanation: The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to about 480 or 650 CE. The caves include paintings and rock cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive painting that present emotion through gesture, pose and form. Flora and fauna are depicted on the ceilings of the caves. |
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