Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called chaityas while the others viharas. What is the difference between the two?

Q. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called chaityas while the others viharas. What is the difference between the two?

(a) Chaityas is a place of worship while vihara is the dwelling place of the monks

(b) Chaityas is the stupa at the far end of the cave while vihara is the hall axial to it

(c) There is no material difference between the two

(d) Vihara is a place of worship while chaityas is the dwelling place of the monks

Ans: (a) Chaityas is a place of worship while vihara is the dwelling place of the monks

Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Chaityas is a place of worship while vihara is the dwelling place of the monks.