Q. The famous “Lakhudiyar caves” is located at?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] Himachal Pradesh

[C] Uttarakhand

[D] Assam

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Lakhudiyar Caves are located in the Barechhina village at the banks of the Suyal River in the Almora district of Uttarakhand.

  • On the cave walls are paintings depicting animals, humans and tectiforms, created with fingers in black, red and white.
  • There are also a few animal motifs, one of them closely resembling a fox. Wavy lines, rectangle-filled geometric designs and groups of dots are seen here.
  • These paintings provide one of the richest experiences of Prehistoric art in the country. The caves have become a historically significant site.
  • The Culture Board depicting details on painted rock shelters of Lakhudiyar was discovered by Dr. M. P. Joshi in 1968.

Source: NCERT

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