With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Site Famous work of Sculpture
1. A grand image Ajanta of Buddha

Question

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Site Famous work of Sculpture
1. A grand image Ajanta of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below Mount Abu
2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock Mamallapuram
3. "Arjuna's Penance"/ "Descent of Ganga" sculpted
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

(C) 1 and 3 only

Answer

(A) 1 and 2 only

Answer

(B) 3 only

Answer

(D) 1, 2 and 3