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Consider the following pairs:

Site : Well Known for

  1. 1.Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine
  2. 2.Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine
  3. 3.Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All three
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. Only two

Besnagar is primarily known for the Heliodorus pillar, a Vaishnavite monument, not a Shaivite cave shrine. Bhaja caves are a well-established Buddhist site, featuring chaityas and viharas. Sittanavasal is famous for its Jain rock-cut temples and murals, specifically associated with Jainism. Therefore, two of the pairs are correctly matched.

Source: UPSC gs1 2023

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