Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct?

Statement A- Paintings of ancient times are well preserved on the walls of the caves of Ajanta.

Statement B- The paintings of Ajanta depict stories from the lives of Mahavira.

Options:

Only statement A is correct.

Only statement B is correct.

Both statements are correct.

Neither of them is correct.

Correct Answer:

Only statement A is correct.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Only statement A is correct.

Statement A- Paintings of ancient times are well preserved on the walls of the caves of Ajanta. (Correct)

Statement B- The paintings of Ajanta depict stories from the lives of Mahavira. (Incorrect)

 

Correction in Statement B: The paintings of Ajanta depict stories from the Jatakas. The Jatakas are the stories of previous births of Buddha. So, the paintings of Ajanta depict stories from the lives of Buddha.