UPPSC PCS 2017 · Question 40 of 149

Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves?

History

AThere are in all four caves on the Barabar hill.
BInscriptions of Ashoka are found on the walls of three caves.
CThese inscriptions inform us about the dedication of these caves to the Ajivikas.
DThese inscriptions date back to 6th century BC. General Studies, PAPER-I : 2017 153Correct

Answer: D. These inscriptions date back to 6th century BC. General Studies, PAPER-I : 2017 153

Most of the Barabar caves are of the Mauryan period. In some of these inscriptions of Ashoka can be seen.

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UPPSC PCS 2017 · Question 40 of 149

History

AThere are in all four caves on the Barabar hill.
BInscriptions of Ashoka are found on the walls of three caves.
CThese inscriptions inform us about the dedication of these caves to the Ajivikas.
DThese inscriptions date back to 6th century BC. General Studies, PAPER-I : 2017 153Correct

Most of the Barabar caves are of the Mauryan period. In some of these inscriptions of Ashoka can be seen.

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