GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)Buddhism2006

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A

Vikramsila Monastery: Uttar Pradesh

B

Hemkund Gurudwara: Himachal Pradesh

C

Udayagiri Caves: Maharashtra

D

Amaravati Buddhist Stupa: Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Vikramsila Monastery was located in Bihar, not Uttar Pradesh. (Incorrectly matched) 2. Hemkund Gurudwara is located in Uttarakhand (formed from UP in 2000), not Himachal Pradesh. (Incorrectly matched) 3. The main Udayagiri Caves (famous for Gupta inscriptions and sculptures) are in Madhya Pradesh. There are also Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves in Odisha, and other minor sites. None of the significant ones are in Maharashtra. (Incorrectly matched) 4. The Amaravati Buddhist Stupa site is located in Andhra Pradesh. (Correctly matched) 5. Therefore, the correctly matched pair is D.

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