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Daily-static-mcqs 20 May 2024
Q1:
Consider the following statements related to Mahakal Temple of Ujjain: 1. Mahakal Temple is considered to be the navel center of the earth. 2. It is believed that this temple was established by the ancestors of Lord Krishna. 3. The present temple was established by Maratha Sardar Ranonji Shinde. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
Mahakal Temple is called the center point or navel of the earth because the Tropic of Cancer has passed just above Shivalinga. If we look at the pages of history, it is known that the Mahakal temple was established eight generations ago by Nand ji, the follower of Lord Shri Krishna in the Dwapar era. According to Shivpuran, the Jyotirlinga present in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple was established by a Gop boy eight generations before Nanda.
After the Maratha kings took over Malwa in the fourth decade of the 18th century, Peshwa (Prime Minister) Bajirao I handed over the administration of Ujjain to his trusted Sardar Ranaji Shinde. The present Mahakal temple was constructed by Ranoji Shinde.
Hence, all the above three statements are correct.
Q2:
Consider the following statements related to the temples of Khajuraho: 1. These temples are built from marble. 2. Panchayat style has been followed in their construction. 3. Along with Hindu temples, Buddhist temples have also been built here. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: A
Explanation:
Khajuraho style temples were built during the period of Chandela rulers. Khajuraho temple is made of sandstone. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Panchayat style has been used in this art style. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
There are no Buddhist temples built here, but both Hindu and Jain temples. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect
Q3:
With reference to the history of Indian rock architecture, consider the following statements: 1. Badami Caves, the oldest relic rock-cut caves of India 2. The rock-cut caves of Barabar were originally built by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya for Ajiraka. 3. Ellora caves were built for different religions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: A
Explanation:
The rock-cut caves of Barabar were gifted to the Ajivikas by Emperor Ashoka in the 12th year of his coronation. Prominent among these caves are Karna Chaupan', 'Vishvajhopadi' and 'Sudama Cave'. Ellora Caves are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Among these caves, cave no. 1 to 12 belong to Buddhists, 13 to 29 to Hindus and 30 to 34 to Jains. Thus these caves belong to different religions. Rock carved caves of Badami. These are not the oldest caves in India. The oldest caves of India are considered to be those of Bhimbetka. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are incorrect, while statement 3 is correct.
Q4:
With reference to the Bhitargaon temple located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This temple was built during the period of Maukhari rulers. 2. It is one of the oldest temples Made of bricks, in India. 3. There is a tall pyramidal spire above the temple. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: B
Explanation:
Construction of Bhitargaon temple located in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It happened between 5th century AD and 6th century AD. This temple was built during the Gupta period. This temple is built on a square platform made of bricks, which faces east. There is a tall pyramidal spire above the sanctum sanctorum located inside the temple. This temple has been constructed in 'Nagar style'. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect while statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Q5:
Consider the following statements: 1. The Sun Temple of Modhera was built by the Solanki rulers. 2. Jagannath Temple of Puri is called Black Pagoda. 3. Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple was built in Nagara style. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: A
Explanation:
Modhera Sun Temple is located in Gujarat. It was built by King Bhimdev I of Solanki dynasty.
The huge Sun Temple of Konark located in Puri was built by Narasimha Dev Varman I Chodaganga. This temple dates back to the 13th century and is famous for its distinctive style. The Sun Temple of Konark is also called 'Black Pagoda'.
The Angkor Wat temple complex was built by the ruler of Kampuchea (present-day Cambodia), Suryavarman II, in his capital Yasodharapur (present-day Angkor) in the early 12th century. This Dravidian style temple dedicated to Vishnu is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world.
Hence, statement 1 is correct while statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
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