CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 52

Topic: History

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Q52

With reference to the Ranigumpha Cave (Odisha), consider the following statements :

  1. Ranigumpha Cave is plain and contains no murals or sculptures.

  2. Ranigumpha Cave is two-storeyed.

  3. Ranigumpha Cave consists of an oval courtyard.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a) 1 only
  2. (b) 2 onlyCorrect answer
  3. (c) 1 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution.

Answer: (b) 2 only

  1. Ranigumpha has two levels and elaborate sculptural decoration, so statement 2 is true and statement 1 false.
  2. Its wings frame a roughly quadrangular open courtyard, not an oval one, making statement 3 false.