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Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

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It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there.

It contains one large cave.

It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana.

It is associated with the Pashupata sect.

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