Q. Ajanta Caves are located in which of the following states?
Answer: Maharashtra
Notes: The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. It is the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. These caves were discovered by an Army Officer in the Madras Regiment of the British Army in 1819 during one of his hunting expeditions. Most of the caves were constructed in the period between 2nd century BC and 6th century AD.
The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta are considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. These had a considerable artistic influence. Ajanta consists of thirty caves. Each cave is dedicated to the life of the Buddha. Each cave is filled with sculpture, wall murals, and ceiling paintings. The main theme of the paintings is the depiction of various Jataka stories, different incidents associated with the life of Buddha, and the contemporary events and social life also.