'The Descent of the Ganga' is a - UPSC CAPF AC 2026 PYQ | PYQ Mitra
UPSC CAPF AC 2026 · Ancient History · Previous Year Question
'The Descent of the Ganga' is a
(a) relief sculpture at MamallapuramCorrect answer
(b) poem by Bhatti
(c) temple built by Rashtrakutas
(d) painting at Ajanta
Answer: (a)
Explanation
"Descent of the Ganga" (also called Arjuna's Penance) is a massive open-air rock relief carved at Mamallapuram under the Pallavas, depicting the mythological descent of the river Ganga to earth.