Which of the following is not an example of Rock-cut cave?

2019

Which of the following is not an example of Rock-cut cave?

Answer: D. Konark (कोणार्क)English The term Rock-cut caves refers to temples or monasteries excavated and carved out of a solid rock face. Bagh, Ajanta, and Ellora are famous sites…

  1. A.

    Bagh (बाघ)

  2. B.

    Ajanta (अजंता)

  3. C.

    Ellora (एलोरा)

  4. D.

    Konark (कोणार्क)

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Correct answer: D

English The term Rock-cut caves refers to temples or monasteries excavated and carved out of a solid rock face. Bagh, Ajanta, and Ellora are famous sites containing complexes of rock-cut caves, predominantly Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain structures. Konark is the location of the famous Sun Temple , which is a magnificent example of Kalinga style temple architecture built from stone, but it is a structural temple , not an excavated rock-cut cave. Therefore, Konark is the exception.

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