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UPSC Prelims 2021 Paper-1 📅 10 Oct, 2021

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A
Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
B
Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.
C
Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.
D
Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.
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UPSC Prelims
2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer
Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
Ajanta Location Analysis: The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ajanta Caves is carved into a massive horseshoe-shaped rock cliff that directly overlooks a deep......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Ajanta Location Analysis ▼
The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ajanta Caves is carved into a massive horseshoe-shaped rock cliff that directly overlooks a deep gorge cut by the Waghur (or Waghora) river in Maharashtra. This makes the first statement factually correct.
Sanchi Analysis ▼
Sanchi Stupa is located on a hilltop in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, in close proximity to the Betwa River, not the Chambal. Thus, the second statement is incorrect.
Pandu-lena Analysis ▼
The Pandu-leni (Nasik Caves) are ancient Buddhist caves located near Nashik in Maharashtra, which is situated on the banks of the Godavari River, far from the Narmada River gorge. Hence, the third statement is false.
Amaravati Analysis ▼
The ancient Amaravati Stupa in Andhra Pradesh was situated on the right bank of the Krishna River, not the Godavari. Therefore, the fourth statement is wrong.
Conclusion ▼
Only the geographic association of the Ajanta Caves with the Waghora river is correct.
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