Which one of the following statements is correct?

Which one of the following statements is correct?
  1. Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
  2. Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.
  3. Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.
  4. Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

Solution

The Ajanta Caves are located in the horseshoe-shaped gorge of the Waghora (Waghur) river in Maharashtra. Sanchi is not in Chambal gorge, Pandu-lena caves are near Nashik (Godavari basin), and Amaravati Stupa is on the banks of the Krishna.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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