Question

In which state are the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, a UNESCO site, located?
1. Karnataka
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Gujarat
4. Madhya Pradesh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Madhya Pradesh

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

• Bhimbetka is a  UNESCO World Heritage site situated in Madhya Pradesh.
• Bhimbetka caves were discovered in 1958 by V. S. Wakankar.

• The "Bhimbetka" is derived from the word "Bhim Baitka" after a character in the Mahabharata.
• Based on mythology, the Bhimbetka Cave's name is associated with the name "Bhima" who was one of the "Pandavas".
• The entire meaning of the name stands for "The Lounge of Bheem" because this is where he rested after being exiled from his kingdom along with his brothers.
• Bhimbetka caves are one of the oldest known human habitations in India, dating back to some 10,000 years ago.
• The rocks here are estimated from the time when the area was probably an ocean. The curved formation of rocks is said to be formed by the hitting of sea waves. 
• There are more than 750 rock shelters that have been found in the jungles here.
• There are more than 400 caves with paintings, in and around this place, but only about 20 caves are open to the public.
• These caves have paintings dating back from various periods during which they would have been inhabited.