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Q · Jain ArchitectureMedium · 45s
Which feature distinguishes Jain cave temples from Buddhist ones?
TopicJain Architecture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Jain caves often have colossal monolithic statues of Tirthankaras, unlike Buddhist caves which focus on stupas and Chaitya halls.
Final Answer: Option C — Use of monolithic free-standing statues of Tirthankaras