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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CPO - 23 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q52

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The famous caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri are located in:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Odisha.

  • The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, called lena or leṇa in the inscriptions, were dug out mostly during the reign of Kharavela for the abode of Jaina ascetics. 
  • The caves at Udayagiri and Khandagiri were excavated by King Kharavela (2nd – 1st century BCE) of the Mahamegavahana dynasty.