Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: Stone…
2024
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Stone carvings are other impressive pieces of visual art of Gujarat. The State is also a repository of numerous places of historical importance, which attract thousands of people from all over the world. The city Junagadh is adorned with beautiful shrines of Hindus, Jains and Muslims. In Junagadh caves, a huge boulder preserves to this day the fourteen rock edicts inspired by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Besides, one can also see here classic examples of rock-cut architecture in the Chitya Halls and the sculpted pillars of the caves. Maru-Gurjara or Chaulukya style architecture can also be seen in the Sun Temple of Modhera. Similarly, one can see architecture belonging to the Chaulukya (Solanki) period at Adalaj, a heritage site protected by the Archaeological Survey of India in the Gandhinagar district. Hence an interesting depiction of ‘Amal Khumbh’ (symbolic pot with water of life) and ‘Kalp Vriksha’ (tree of life) carved from a single block of stone present a marvelous example of the State’s sculptural heritage.
Copper has been in use in Gujarat since the times of the Chalcolithic Age. Its traces are found in the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilisation at Lothal and Dholavira. The town of Sihor is still continuing that glorious tradition of metal craft with its ‘Kansa’ (Bell metal) works especially pots and pitchers of various sizes.
Junagarh is known for beautiful shrines of which of the following combination of religions?
- A.
Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity
- B.
Christianity, Hinduism, Jainism
- C.
Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam
- D.
Islam, Hinduism, Jainism
Attempted by 15 students.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
To find the answer, locate the sentence in the passage that mentions 'Junagadh' and 'shrines'. The text states: 'The city Junagadh is adorned with beautiful shrines of Hindus, Jains and Muslims.' This indicates that the religious groups associated with Junagadh's shrines are Hinduism, Jainism, and Islam. Comparing this to the options, the combination of Islam, Hinduism, and Jainism matches the information provided in the passage.