With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculpture Site: Ajanta 1. A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock 3. "Arjuna's Penance"/ "Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A1 and 2 only
B3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only
UPSC CSE Prelims 2014 (GS-I, Set A), Q.85. Official answer key: C.
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