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Consider the following pairs:
Site : Well Known for
- 1.Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine
- 2.Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine
- 3.Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All three
- 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