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Indian rock-cut heritage: State the location of the world-famous Ajanta Caves. Full question: The Ajanta Caves (Buddhist rock-cut monuments) are situated in which district/city of Maharashtra? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Hyderabad, Telangana
Puri, Odisha

Correct Answer: Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Explanation:

Given

Site: Ajanta Caves (UNESCO World Heritage).

Concept/NoteThe Ajanta Caves are reached from Aurangabad (tourism hub) in Maharashtra; the caves themselves lie near Fardapur, historically associated with the Aurangabad region.

Why others are incorrectThe other options are in different states or are unrelated to Ajanta's actual location.

Final AnswerAurangabad, Maharashtra.

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