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Q: Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is located in the foothills of?
  • A. Western Ghats
  • B. Aravalli Range
  • C. Vindhya Range
  • D. Eastern Ghats
Correct Answer: Option C - Bhimbetka caves are located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh. These rock shelters are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the Southern edge of the central Indian plateau. Dr. V.S. Wakankar (one of the most renowed archeologists), discovered these caves in 1958. The word 'Bhimbetka', is derived from 'Bhim Baitka'. These caves are named after 'Bhima', one of the five Pandavas of Mahabharata. Bhimbetka simply means "sitting place of Bhima".
C. Bhimbetka caves are located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh. These rock shelters are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the Southern edge of the central Indian plateau. Dr. V.S. Wakankar (one of the most renowed archeologists), discovered these caves in 1958. The word 'Bhimbetka', is derived from 'Bhim Baitka'. These caves are named after 'Bhima', one of the five Pandavas of Mahabharata. Bhimbetka simply means "sitting place of Bhima".

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Bhimbetka caves are located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh. These rock shelters are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the Southern edge of the central Indian plateau. Dr. V.S. Wakankar (one of the most renowed archeologists), discovered these caves in 1958. The word 'Bhimbetka', is derived from 'Bhim Baitka'. These caves are named after 'Bhima', one of the five Pandavas of Mahabharata. Bhimbetka simply means "sitting place of Bhima".