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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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.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 the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(C)