Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
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- AVikramsila Monastery: Uttar Pradesh
- BHemkund Gurudwara: Himachal Pradesh
- CUdayagiri Caves: Maharashtra
- DAmaravati Buddhist Stupa: Andhra PradeshCorrect
Explanation
The correct option is D because the Amaravati Buddhist Stupa is located in the Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh. It was built during the Mauryan and Satavahana periods and is one of the most significant specimens of Buddhist art and architecture in India.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
Vikramsila Monastery is located in Bihar, not Uttar Pradesh. It was founded by the Pala king Dharmapala.
Hemkund Gurudwara is located in Uttarakhand, specifically in the Chamoli district, not Himachal Pradesh.
Udayagiri Caves are located in Odisha near Bhubaneswar and also in Madhya Pradesh near Vidisha, but they are not located in Maharashtra. The famous caves in Maharashtra are Ajanta, Ellora, and Kanheri.
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