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Q · Buddhist ArchitectureMedium · 45s
Match the following: List I — List II A. Karle — 1. Western Deccan B. Ajanta — 2. Satavahana patronage C. Amaravati — 3. White marble D. Nalanda — 4. Mahavihara complex Select the correct pair:
TopicBuddhist Architecture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Karle is in Western Deccan, Ajanta has Satavahana links, Amaravati uses white limestone (not marble), Nalanda is Mahavihara.
Final Answer: Option A — A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4