The rock at Dhauli (Orissa) has been sculpted to resemble which animal?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Elephant.
The rock-cut sculpture at Dhauli, located near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is one of the earliest examples of Indian stone art, dating back to the reign of Ashoka (3rd century BCE). The forepart of an elephant emerges from the rock above the Ashokan Edicts. It symbolically represents the Buddha, who is often associated with the "White Elephant" in Buddhist tradition. This site is historically significant as it marks the vicinity of the Kalinga War, after which Ashoka embraced non-violence.