Which one of the following statements is correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments, are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra in the horseshoe-shaped gorge of the Waghora River. Let us evaluate each statement:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Ajanta Caves are indeed situated in the gorge of the Waghora River in Maharashtra.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Sanchi Stupa is located on a hilltop near the Betwa River in Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh, not near the Chambal River.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Pandu-lena Caves (Nasik Caves) are carved into the Trirashmi hills near Nashik, Maharashtra, not in the gorge of the Narmada River.
❌ Statement 4 – Incorrect: Amaravati Stupa is located on the banks of the Krishna River in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, not the Godavari River.
📝 Short Notes: Major Buddhist Monuments and Their Locations
| Monument | Location | River/Geographic Feature | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajanta Caves | Aurangabad District | Waghora River gorge | Maharashtra |
| Sanchi Stupa | Raisen District | Near Betwa River | Madhya Pradesh |
| Pandu-lena Caves | Nashik | Trirashmi hills | Maharashtra |
| Amaravati Stupa | Guntur District | Krishna River | Andhra Pradesh |
| Ellora Caves | Aurangabad District | Near Ajanta | Maharashtra |
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