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Daily-static-mcqs 04 Mar 2024
Q1:
Consider the following pairs: 1. Ellora Caves Saka 2. Meenakshi Temple Pallava 3. Khajuraho Temple Chandela 4. Mahabalipuram Temple Rashtrakuta How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: Only three
D: All four
Answer: A
Explanation:
Ellora Caves are located near the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra. These caves were built between the 6th to 10th centuries. The cave temples of Ellora were built by the Vakataka and Gupta rulers. These caves include caves related to Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain religions. Ellora Caves have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Meenakshi Temple of Madurai was built by the Pandya rulers. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the Chandela rulers of Central India. There are temples related to Hindu and Jainism and Khajuraho has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site group.
The temples of Mahabalipuram were built by the Pallava rulers, who are excellent in rock-cut temples. The group of temples here is known as Rath Temple.
Q2:
With reference to Nagara style, consider the following statements: 1. This is the style of temple construction prevalent in North India. 2. Its entrance is called Gopuram. 3. There are statues of rivers Ganga-Yamuna near the entrance of its garbhagriha. 4. This entire temple is built on a huge platform. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: Only three
D: All four
Answer: C
Explanation:
Nagara style is the main construction style of temple architecture prevalent in North India. It is also called North Indian temple style. In this style the entire temple is built on a huge platform and there are stairs to reach it. In Nagara style temples, river goddesses like Ganga and Yamuna (their statues) are placed near the entrance of the sanctum.
Gopuram is not a characteristic of temples built in Nagara style, but of temples built in Dravidian style. The main entrance of the temple built in Dravidian style is called Gopuram.
Q3:
Consider the following statements: 1. The huge Sun Temple of Konark located in Puri was built by Narasimhadeva Varman I Chodaganga. 2. The Sun Temple of Konark is also called 'Black Pagoda'. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
Explanation:
The huge Sun Temple of Konark located in Puri was built by Narasimhadeva 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'. Hence both the statements are correct.
Q4:
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Omkareshwar 2. Amarkantak 3. Arasavalli Code:
A: Only 3
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Arasavalli, famous for the Sun Temple, is located in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. Amarkantak is situated on the Maikal Mountains in Chhattisgarh. The temple of Narmada Devi is situated here. Shiva temple is situated in Omkareshwar, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Q5:
Consider the following statements: 1. Ahom style is the style of temple construction prevalent in Assam. 2. Sivasagar Temple is located in Assam. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A: Only 1
B: Only 2
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
Explanation:
Ahom is a style of temple construction prevalent in Assam. This style is a regional style, which developed between the 12th and 14th centuries; the main area of this style was Guwahati and its surrounding areas.
Sivasagar Temple is located in Assam. There are three temples here, Shiva, Durga and Vishnu temples. This temple was built in the 18th century by Queen Bararaja Ambika of Assam. Sivasagar was the capital of the Ahom kingdom in the 18th century.
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