Question

With reference to the Udaigiri-Khandagiri caves, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. They are examples of the rock-cut cave tradition.

2. These caves have inscriptions of Kharavela kings.

3. The caves were primarily meant for Buddhist monks.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Only 2
2. Only 1 and 3
3. Only 1 and 2
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Only 1 and 2

The correct answer is 1 and 2.

• Udaigiri-Khandagiri Caves, earlier known as Cuttak Caves or Cuttack caves, are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical, and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India.
• The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udaigiri and Khandagiri, as stated in Kumari Parvata in the Hathigumpha inscription.
• In the city of Bhubaneswar, well known as a city of temples, there are two hills are of the rock-cut tradition. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• The caves of Udaigiri-Khandagiri also called Lena in the inscriptions were udder out mostly during the rule of Khaavela for the abode of Jain ascetics. Hence statement 2 is correct. 
• The Udaigiri-Khandagiri Caves were primarily meant for the Jain ascetics. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.