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UPSC 2015: With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
(a)Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar
(b)Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
(c)Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
(d)Varaha Image at Udayagiri
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
The rock-cut elephant at Dhauli was carved under Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, making it the earliest among the options. The Varaha image at Udayagiri dates to the 5th century CE (Gupta), the Mahabalipuram monuments to the 7th century CE (Pallava), and the Lingaraja Temple to the 11th century CE (Somavamsi). ([insightsonindia.com](https://www.insightsonindia.com/2015/08/27/answer-key-upsc-civil-services-preliminary-exam-2015-general-studies-paper-1/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2015, GS Paper 1, as Question 54. It falls under Art & Culture > Sculpture & Iconography.
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