Question

Identify the right theme and place: \[ \text{A. Buddhist murals found at Ajanta} \] \[ \text{B. Buddhist murals found at Lepakshi} \] \[ \text{C. Buddhist murals found at Hampi} \] \[ \text{D. Buddhist murals found at Bagh} \] \[ \text{E. Buddhist murals found at Ellora} \]

• A. A and C only
• B. A and D only
• C. C and B only
• D. E and D only

Hint:

Buddhist mural sites: Ajanta and Bagh are strong clues.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Buddhist murals are paintings related to Buddhist themes, Jataka stories, Bodhisattvas and monastic culture. Ajanta and Bagh are two very important sites of Buddhist mural painting.

Step 1: Check Ajanta.
Ajanta is one of the greatest Buddhist mural painting sites of India. So: \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Check Bagh.
Bagh caves are also associated with Buddhist mural paintings. So: \[ D = \text{Correct} \]

Step 3: Check Lepakshi and Hampi.
Lepakshi and Hampi are mainly associated with Hindu temple mural traditions, not Buddhist murals. So, B and C are incorrect.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
The correct theme and place combination is: \[ A,\ D \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(B) A and D only}} \]