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Q · PaintingsMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding Ajanta Paintings: 1. The Ajanta caves are famous for mural paintings depicting the Jataka tales. 2. The paintings are done primarily in the tempera technique. 3. The Ajanta caves belong entirely to the Mahayana phase of Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicPaintings
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Ajanta paintings illustrate the Jataka tales and use tempera technique on dry plaster. Both Hinayana and Mahayana phases are represented; so, statement 3 is incorrect.
Final Answer: Option B — 1 and 2 only