Answer: (b)

Explanation:

Krishna Temple at Pundareekapuram depicts Lord Krishna playing the flute with the Gopikas. This is a beautiful example of wall painting, located in Kottayam, Kerala.

Answer: (d)

Explanation:

The rock-cut caves of Barabar are located in Jehanabad district of Bihar state of India. These caves were built during the Maurya period (322-185 BC). The rock-cut caves of Barabar were given to the Ajivikas by Emperor Ashoka in the 12th year of his coronation. Barabar Caves are situated on two hills, Barabar and Nagarjuni. There are four caves on Barabar Hill and three caves on Nagarjuni Hill.

Badami Caves are located in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. These caves were built by the Chalukya dynasty in the 6th century. Thus, the Barabar caves are about 500 years older than the Badami caves. Therefore, Badami caves are not the oldest relic rock-cut caves of India. Hence both the above statements are not correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Sanchi Stupa is located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. This is the artistic achievement of the Maurya period. This stupa was built by Emperor Ashoka at the behest of his wife (Mahadevi) in the 3rd century BC. Events from the life of Buddha have been presented (engraved) on its archway. Each stupa has a small chamber in which the mortal remains of the Buddha or Buddhist saints and monks are kept in an urn. There is a stone canopy on the upper part of the stupa and there is a circumambulation path around the stupa, which is surrounded by railings. Only the Sanchi Stupa situated in Madhya Pradesh is safe at present. It is not completely destroyed. Sanchi Stupa is a huge circular structure. This stupa is approximately 45 meters high and 35 meters in diameter. The base of the stupa is built on a rock. The upper part of the stupa is covered with a canopy. Sanchi Stupa has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

Amaravati Stupa is located in Vengi region of Andhra Pradesh. Like Sanchi Stupa, Amaravati Stupa also has a circumambulation path, which is covered with a Vedika. This stupa was built by the Satavahana dynasty from the 2nd century BC to the 3rd century AD. This stupa is a giant circular structure. Events from the life of Buddha and scenes from the Jataka tales are depicted on the Amaravati Stupa. Hence both the statements are correct.

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

Lingaraja Temple is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The style of this temple is Nagara. This is the best temple of Nagara style. The most attractive part of the Lingaraja Temple is its shikhara, which is 180 feet high. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is one of the most famous and important temples of Odisha. Lingaraja Temple was built by Yayati Keshari in the 11th century. This temple is an excellent example of Kalinga architecture. The main sanctum of this temple is dedicated to a giant Shivalinga. There are sculptures and paintings of various gods, goddesses and mythological scenes on the walls and ceilings of this temple.