What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The construction and patronage of Ajanta caves spanned a long period, roughly from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE, under different dynasties including the Satavahanas and Vakatakas. Mahabalipuram monuments were predominantly built during the Pallava dynasty, mainly in the 7th and 8th centuries CE. Thus, they were not built in the same period. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. Ajanta caves are exclusively related to Buddhism (both Hinayana and Mahayana phases). Mahabalipuram monuments are predominantly associated with Hinduism (mainly Shaivism and Vaishnavism). They do not belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Statement 3 is correct. Ajanta consists entirely of rock-cut caves (chaityas and viharas). Mahabalipuram is famous for its various types of monuments, including monolithic rock-cut structures like the Pancha Rathas and numerous rock-cut cave temples (mandapas), alongside structural temples like the Shore Temple. Therefore, having rock-cut monuments is a feature common to both sites.