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Which of the following caves is NOT included in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites?1. Elephanta Caves2. Ajanta Caves3. Karla Caves4. Ellora Caves

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Karla Caves

The correct answer is Karla Caves.

  • Karla Caves are not included in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
    • The Karla Caves, Karli Caves, Karle Caves, or Karla Cells, are a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra.
    • It is just 10.9 Kilometers away from Lonavala.
    • The shrines were developed over the period – from the 2nd century BCE to the 5th century CE.
    • The oldest of the cave shrines is believed to date back to 160 BCE, having arisen near a major ancient trade route, running eastward from the Arabian Sea into the Deccan.

  • Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
    • They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri, in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometers east of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.
  • Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.
    • It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period.
  • The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments that date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.
    • The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotions through gesture, pose, and form.


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