The themes of the murals of the Ajanta Caves are 

1. Decorative designs which include a variety of animals, trees and flowers. 

2. Portraits of various Buddhas and Bodhiysattvas. 

3. Narrative scenes portraying Jataka stories. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

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(a) Ajanta caves are 29 rock cut cave monuments which date from 2nd century B.C. They have Buddhist religions art and depict Jataka tales. In 1819, John Smith a British army officer rediscovered the cave while on a hunting expedition. Paintings cover every surface except the floor.

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