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With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:

1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.

Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

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(A)  1 only

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(B)  2 and 3 only

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(C)  3 only

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(D)  1, 2 and 3

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(✓)  2 and 3 only

The Barbara rock-cut caves are the oldest rock cut caves. They were originally made for the Ajivikas during the Mauryan period(322-185 BCE). The Ellora caves were built between 5th century and 10th century. There were 34 caves out of which 12 were Buddhist caves, 17 were Hindu caves and 5 were Jain caves. The proximity of the caves clearly demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent at that period of time.