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

1. Both were built in the same period — Incorrect. Ajanta caves were developed mainly between the 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE, while Mahabalipuram monuments were chiefly built in the 7th–8th centuries CE under the Pallavas.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination — Incorrect. Ajanta is primarily a Buddhist site, whereas Mahabalipuram is mainly associated with Hindu monuments.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments — Correct. Ajanta consists of rock-cut cave monasteries and chaityas, and Mahabalipuram also has important rock-cut cave temples and monolithic rathas.

Hence, only statement 3 is correct.