UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 Paper I · Question 37

Question 37 of the UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 Paper I (19 July 2026). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.

1. CAPF 2026 · P-I · Q37 · History · Art & Culture

   The 'Descent of the Ganga' is a

   1. relief sculpture at Mamallapuram
   2. poem by Bhatti
   3. temple built by Rashtrakutas
   4. painting at Ajanta

   'गंगा का अवतरण (Descent of the Ganga)' क्या है?

   1. मामल्लापुरम का उद्भृत मूर्तिशिल्प (relief sculpture)
   2. भट्टी द्वारा रचित कविता
   3. राष्ट्रकूटों द्वारा निर्मित मंदिर
   4. अजंता की चित्रकारी (painting)
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   Answer: (1) relief sculpture at Mamallapuram

   उत्तर: (1) मामल्लापुरम का उद्भृत मूर्तिशिल्प (relief sculpture)

   The 'Descent of the Ganga' (also called Arjuna's Penance) is a huge open-air rock relief carved by the Pallavas in the 7th century on two adjoining boulders at Mamallapuram. Bhatti wrote the Bhattikavya, and the Rashtrakutas are known for the Kailasa temple at Ellora.

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