1. The associates of Khajuraho Temple Architecture were–
(a) Chandela
(b) Gurjara-Pratihara
(c) Chahamana
(d) Paramara
[43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999, M.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 1993]
Ans. (a) Chandela
- The Khajuraho temples in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh are a great example of the Chandela style of architecture.
- They were built between 950 to 1050 A.D. and the most impressive of these temples is Kandariya Mahadev.
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2. The Temple of Kandariya Mahadev at Khajuraho was built by –
(a) Parmara
(b) Chedi
(c) Rashtrakuta
(d) Chandela
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]
Ans. (d) Chandela
- The Khajuraho temples in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh are a great example of Chandela architecture from 950 to 1050 AD.
- The Kandariya Mahadev temple is the best of them all.
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3. Which dynasty gave India its famous temples of Khajuraho?
(a) Parmar
(b) Mauryas
(c) Chandelas
(d) Holkars
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (c) Chandelas
- The Khajuraho temples are proof of the high level of architecture of the Chandela dynasty, located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
- They were built between 950 to 1050 A.D. and the Kandariya Mahadev temple is the most famous.
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4. The rulers of Chandela built–
(a) Sanchi
(b) Ujjain
(c) Gwalior
(d) Khajuraho
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]
Ans. (d) Khajuraho
- The Khajuraho temples are a great example of the Chandela style of architecture.
- They are situated in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, and were constructed between 950 and 1050 AD.
- The Kandariya Mahadev temple is the most impressive of all these
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5. The temples of Khajuraho are related with –
(a) Buddhist religion
(b) Hindu religion
(c) Hindu and Jain
(d) Jain religion
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]
Ans. (c) Hindu and Jain
- Khajuraho is an area in Madhya Pradesh where Hindu and Jain temples were built between 950 and 1050 A.D. by the Chandela dynasty.
- Records show that 85 temples were built there.
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6. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the rulers of which of the following dynasties?
(a) Baghel
(b) Parmar
(c) Chandel
(d) Bundela
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]
Ans. (c) Chandel
- Khajuraho is a collection of Hindu and Jain temples located in Madhya Pradesh.
- These temples were constructed between 950 and 1050 A.D. by the Chandela dynasty.
- Historic records suggest that 85 temples were built at the Khajuraho site.
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7. Matangesvara Temple at Khajuraho is dedicated to
(a) Vishnu
(b) Shiva
(c) Surya
(d) Parvati
[U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]
Ans. (b) Shiva
- The Matangesvara Temple in Khajuraho was built during the reign of King Dhanga, between 950 and 1050 AD, and is devoted to the Hindu god Shiva.
- This temple was built in a style known as Nagara architecture.
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8. Which of the following temples is not located at Khajuraho?
(a) Kandariya Mahadev
(b) Chausath Yogini
(c) Dashavatara
(d) Chitragupta
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (c) Dashavatara
- The Dashavatara Temple in Jhansi was built during the Gupta period.
- Another option is the temple in Khajuraho, which was constructed by the Chandelas.
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9. Which of the following is not a world heritage site –
(a) Khajuraho temples
(b) Bhimbetka rock shelters
(c) Sanchi stupa
(d) Mandu fort
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (d) Mandu fort
- The Khajuraho temples, Bhimbetka rock shelters and Sanchi stupa in India are recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage sites.
- The Mandu Fort is not on this list.
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10. The pinnacle of which of the following is built in Dravidian style?
(a) Bhitargaon Temple
(b) Teli Temple of Gwalior
(c) Kandariya Mahadev Temple
(d) Oriya Temple
[U.P. R.O./ A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (b) Teli Temple of Gwalior
- The Teli Temple in Gwalior has a combination of North and South Indian architecture.
- Its tall tower is from the Dravidian style, while the decorations are in the Nagara style.
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11. Which centre consists of more than 100 Buddha caves?
(a) Ajanta
(b) Karley
(c) Kanheri
(d) Rajgir
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (c) Kanheri
- The Kanheri caves constitute a group of rock-cut monuments that are located to the north of Borivali on the western outskirts of Mumbai.
- The Kanheri caves demonstrate Buddhist influence on the art and culture of India built during 1 century BC.
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12. In which of the following rock-cut caves eleven headed Bodhisattva image is depicted?
(a) Ajanta
(b) Ellora
(c) Kanheri
(d) Karle
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]
Ans. (c) Kanheri
- The Kanheri caves are a bunch of caves made out of rocks on the island of Salsette in Mumbai.
- These caves are near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and there are a total of 109 of them.
- The most unique cave is number 41, which has a figure of Avalokiteshvara with four arms and eleven mouths.
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13. The Jain temple of Abu is made of –
(a) Sandstone
(b) Limestone
(c) Granite
(d) Marble
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (d) Marble
- The Jain Temple of Abu is famous all over the world for its grand architecture and amazing marble stone carvings.
- It was built by Vimal Shah, who was the vassal of the Chalukya ruler of Gujarat, Bhimdev – I.
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14. Palitana temple is located near –
(a) Bhavnagar
(b) Mount Abu
(c) Nasik
(d) Ujjain
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]
Ans. (a) Bhavnagar
- The Palitana temple of Jainism is situated close to the city of Palitana in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, on Shatrunjaya hill.
- This temple is devoted to the first Jain Tirthankara.
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15. The Elephanta caves were mainly sculptured for which of the following devotees?
(a) Buddhist
(b) Jain
(c) Shaiva
(d) Vaishnava
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003, U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (c) Shaiva
- The Elephanta Caves are thought to have been built by the Rashtrakuta Dynasty.
- This island is located in the Arabian Sea and is made up of two groups of caves – five Hindu caves and two Buddhist caves.
- The Hindu caves have sculptures carved into the rock which represent the Shaiva Hindu sect and are devoted to Lord Shiva.
- The Trimurti of Elephanta displays the three faces of Shiva, which is similar to the Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva) trinity which was the symbol of the Rashtrakutas.
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16. The ancient monuments of Elephanta are mostly
1. Buddhist
2. Jain
3. Shaivite
4. Vaishnavite
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Code :
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 1 and 3
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]
Ans. (d) 1 and 3
- Elephanta caves are thought to have been made by the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
- This island is near the Arabian Sea, and includes two sets of caves–the first is a bigger group of five Hindu caves, while the second has two Buddhist ones.
- The Hindu caves have carvings that belong to the Shaiva Hindu faith, and are for worshipping Lord Shiva.
- One of the sculptures, called the Trimurti of Elephanta, shows the three faces of Shiva, which was a symbol of the Rashtrakutas.
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17. Famous Cave temples of Elephanta are ascribed to
(a) Chalukyas
(b) Cholas
(c) Pallavas
(d) Rashtrakutas
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]
Ans. (d) Rashtrakutas
- Elephanta Caves, located on an arm of the Arabian Sea, are thought to have been built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
- The caves consist of two groups – the first group has five Hindu caves and the second has two Buddhist caves.
- The Hindu caves have sculpted stone figures that represent the Shaiva Hindu sect of Lord Shiva.
- The Trimurti of Elephanta displays the three faces of Lord Shiva, which was the official symbol of the Rashtrakutas.
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18. Which of the following caves is famous for ‘Trimurti’?
(a) Ajanta
(b) Bhaja
(c) Elephanta
(d) Ellora
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]
Ans. (c) Elephanta
- Elephanta caves are thought to have been made by people from the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
- It is located on a part of the Arabian Sea, and there is a big group of five Hindu caves and a smaller group of two Buddhist caves.
- The Hindu caves have sculptures carved into the rocks, which represent Shaiva Hindus who worship Lord Shiva.
- One sculpture shows the three faces of Shiva, which is similar to the symbol of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
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19. There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where are the other surviving examples of Gupta paintings?
(a) Bagh caves
(b) Ellora caves
(c) Lomas Rishi caves
(d) Nasik caves
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (a) Bagh caves
- Bagh caves are a great example of cave paintings from the Gupta period.
- These paintings show everyday life.
- Ajanta caves have Buddhist art, Lomas Rishi caves are from the Mauryan time period and are in the Barabara hills in Bihar, and Nasik caves come from the Satavahana period.
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20. Ellora cave temples are related to–
1. Hinduism
2. Buddhism
3. Jainism
Choose the right answer from the codes:
(a) only 1
(b) only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (d) 1, 2 and 3
- The Ellora Caves, called ‘Verul Leni’ locally, are located 25 km from Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
- There are four caves in total, with the first twelve belonging to Buddhists, the next seventeen to Hindus, and the last five to Jains.
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21. The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora represent only :
(a) Buddhists
(b) Buddhists and Jains
(c) Hindus and Jains
(d) Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains
[I.A.S. (Pre) 1994, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]
Ans. (d) Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains
- The Ellora Caves, often referred to as ‘Verul Leni’, can be found 25 km from Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
- There are 4 caves in total, with 1-12 belonging to Buddhists, 13-29 to Hindus, and 30-34 to Jains.
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22. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut caves coexist at –
(a) Ajanta
(b) Elephanta
(c) Ellora
(d) Karle
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (c) Ellora
- The Ellora Caves, known as ‘Verul Leni’ locally, are situated 25 km away from Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
- There are 4 caves in total, with 1 to 12 belonging to Buddhists, 13 to 29 devoted to Hindus, and 30 to 34 owned by Jain.
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23. Which of the following temples is an example of rock-cut architecture?
(a) Shore Temple, Mamallapuram.
(b) Rajarajeshwara temple, Thanjavur.
(c) Kailasa Temple, Ellora.
(d) Jagannatha Temple, Puri.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]
Ans. (c) Kailasa Temple, Ellora.
- The Kailasa Temple of Ellora is a structure made from carved rocks.
- It was created by the Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna–I in the Dravidian style.
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24. The rock-cut caves in western India are located in –
(a) Nasik, Ellora and Ajanta
(b) Junar, Kalyan and Pitalkhora
(c) Ajanta, Bhaja and Kondane
(d) Bhaja, Pitalkhora and Kondane
[I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]
Ans. (a) Nasik, Ellora and Ajanta
- The old caves carved into rocks in western India are situated in Nasik, Ellora and Ajanta.
- Ellora has 34 well-known caves associated with Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.
- Nasik caves are also called Pandavleni caves or Pondu Leni and they represent Buddhist devotion.
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25. Which of the following places is famous for Buddhist Cave Temples?
(a) Elephanta
(b) Nalanda
(c) Ajanta
(d) Khajuraho
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (c) Ajanta
- Ajanta is well-known for its Buddhist cave temples, Elephanta for its Shiva temples, Khajuraho for its Shaiva, Vaishnava and Jain temples, and Nalanda for being a Buddhist educational centre.
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26. Ellora caves were built by –
(a) Pallavas
(b) Cholas
(c) Rashtrakutas
(d) Palas
[U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]
Ans. (c) Rashtrakutas
- The Ellora caves were mostly constructed by the rulers of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
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27. Which of the following temples is considered the wonder of rock-cut architecture?
(a) Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur
(b) Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneshwar
(c) Kailasa Temple, Ellora
(d) Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]
Ans. (c) Kailasa Temple, Ellora
- Kailasa (Cave 16 in Ellora) is a great illustration of Dravidian architecture, known for its remarkable size, superb craftsmanship, and its intricate carvings and decorations.
- It was made by the Krishna I Rashtrakuta dynasty, and is intended to resemble Mount Kailasa, which is the home of the god Shiva.
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28. Which dynasty constructed the Ellora Kailasa Temple?
(a) Rashtrakuta
(b) Satavahana
(c) Maurya
(d) Pallava
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005, U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2001, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]
Ans. (a) Rashtrakuta
- Kailasa (cave 16 of Ellora) is an outstanding example of Dravidian architecture due to its bold proportions, intricate craftsmanship, architectural features and carvings.
- It was constructed by the Krishna I Rashtrakuta dynasty and is designed to look like Mount Kailasa, the residence of Lord Shiva.
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29. The Kailasa temple of Ellora was built by –
(a) Rashtrakutas
(b) Chalukyas of Vatapi
(c) Ganga Rulers
(d) None of the above
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (a) Rashtrakutas
- Kailasa (cave 16 of Ellora) is an amazing example of Dravidian architecture due to its perfect size, intricate craftsmanship, and detailed design and rock-cut sculptures.
- It was built by the Krishna I Rashtrakuta dynasty and was meant to look like Mount Kailasa, the home of Lord Shiva.
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30. Which dynasty of rulers is associated with the construction of famous the Kailasha Temple of Ellora?
(a) Chalukyas
(b) Cholas
(c) Pallavas
(d) Rashtrakutas
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2008, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]
Ans. (d) Rashtrakutas
- Kailasa (Cave 16 of Ellora) is an incredible example of Dravidian architecture due to its great size, intricate craftsmanship, architectural features, and carved decorations.
- The temple was built by the Krishna I Rashtrakuta dynasty and was made to look like Mount Kailasa, the home of Lord Shiva.
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31. Which Rashtrakuta ruler built the famous Shiva Temple of Ellora?
(a) Dantidurga
(b) Krishna- I
(c) Krishna- II
(d) Govind- III
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]
Ans. (b) Krishna- I
- Kailasa (Cave 16 of Ellora) is an amazing example of Dravidian architecture because of its impressive size and intricate craftsmanship, architecture, and sculpture.
- It was built by the Krishna I Rashtrakuta dynasty and is meant to resemble Mount Kailasa, the home of the Hindu god Shiva.
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32. Kailasha temple of Ellora was constituted by
(a) Govind- III
(b) Krishna- I
(c) Krishna- II
(d) Krishna- III
(e) None of these
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]
Ans. (b) Krishna- I
- Kailasa (cave 16 of Ellora) is an impressive example of Dravidian architecture because of its great size, detailed craftsmanship, building design, and decorative sculptures carved into the rock.
- It was built by the Krishna I Rashtrakuta dynasty and is designed to look like Lord Shiva’s home, Mount Kailasa.
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33. Which religion had Rashtrakuta protection?
(a) Buddha
(b) Jain
(c) Shaiva
(d) Shakta
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (b) Jain
- The Rashtrakuta kings supported people who followed the Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta religions, but they were particularly fond of Jainism.
- They had many Jain scholars in their courts who wrote in Sanskrit, Kannada, Apabhramsha and Prakrit.
- King Amoghavarsha – I was an apprentice of the Jain Acharya Jinasena, who wrote the Adipuran.
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34. Caves of Ajanta and Ellora are located in–
(a) Nasik
(b) Mumbai
(c) Aurangabad
(d) Pune
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]
Ans. (c) Aurangabad
- Ajanta and Ellora Caves are situated in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
- The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is the best example of rock-cut architecture and was constructed by the Rashtrakutas.
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35. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are in –
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Rajasthan
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]
Ans. (c) Maharashtra
- The Ajanta and Ellora caves are found in Aurangabad District, Maharashtra.
- The Kailasa temple of Ellora is the best example of rock-cut art, which was created by the Rashtrakutas.
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36. In which one of the following places, the cave temples built by the Rashtrakutas in the Ellora Mountains are located?
(a) Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
(b) Nasik (Maharashtra)
(c) Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh)
(d) Golconda (Andhra Pradesh)
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]
Ans. (a) Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
- Ajanta and Ellora caves are in Aurangabad District of Maharashtra.
- The Kailasa temple of Ellora is the most impressive example of rock-cut work, which was created by the Rashtrakutas.
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37. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I List – II
(Gupta Temple ) (Location)
| A. Brick-built Temple |
1. Eran |
| B. Dasavatara Temple |
2. Deogarh |
| C. Shiva Temple |
3. Bhitargaon |
| D. Vishnu Temple |
4. Bhumara |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 2 1 3 4
(d) 1 3 2 4
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]
Ans. (b) 3 2 4 1
| A. Brick-built Temple |
Bhitargaon |
| B. Dashavatara Temple |
Deogarh |
| C. Shiva Temple |
Bhumara |
| D. Vishnu Temple |
Eran |
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38. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India,
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 3
(c) Only 3
(d) All of these
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (c) Only 3
- Badami caves are not the oldest rock-cut caves in India, but Bhimbetka rock shelters are the oldest.
- Ashoka donated a cave to the Ajivikas in the Barabar Hills when he was in his 12th year of coronation.
- Barabar Hill consists of four caves named Karan Chaupar, Lomas Rishi, Sudama and Vishva Zopari.
- Ellora caves were made for different religions with 12 belonging to Buddhists, 17 to Hindus and 5 to Jains.
- Statement 1 and 2 are wrong, but statement 3 is correct.
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39. The art of Ajanta was mainly patronized by the –
(a) Chalukyas
(b) Pallavas
(c) Vakatakas
(d) Gangas
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (c) Vakatakas
- The Ajanta Caves are located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
- The first group of these caves was made during the Satavahana period, and then later on, most of the caves were built during the Vakataka period.
- The carvings in these caves are considered masterpieces in India and were carved out of mountain rocks.
- These caves are dedicated to the Buddha and have beautiful sculptures of the Lord and other figures.
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40. Ajanta caves are linked with –
(a) Ramayana
(b) Mahabharata
(c) Jataka stories
(d) Panchatantra stories
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (c) Jataka stories
- The Ajanta Caves are some of the best-preserved examples of Indian art, especially the paintings which are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.
- These paintings depict the Jataka stories, which illustrate the lives of Buddha as a king.
- The technical skill of the art is the most impressive example of Indian art.
- There are also decorations of flowers, trees, and animals.
- The paintings focus on Buddha’s previous life as a ruler.
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41. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at –
(a) Ajanta
(b) Badami
(c) Bagh
(d) Ellora
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]
Ans. (a) Ajanta
- The art of Bodhisattva Padampani is well-known in Cave I of Ajanta.
- The name is Padampani comes from Sanskrit and means “someone who has a lotus”.
- The Bodhisattva is surrounded by people who are either princesses or ordinary people with long, dark hair and a jeweled crown.
- He is holding a blue lotus flower in his right hand.
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42. Consider the following historical places :
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
(a) Only 1
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (b) 1 and 2
- We can see wall paintings in the Ajanta and Lepakshi temples, but not at the Sanchi Stupa.
- The Sanchi Stupa was originally just a round, brick building that held the remains of the Buddha.
- On top, there was a Chhatra, a shape like an umbrella that was meant to protect and show respect for the remains.
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43. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the statements given above is correct
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (b) 3 only
- Mahabalipuram is situated in Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, looking towards the Coromandel coast of the Bay of Bengal.
- It is also known as ‘Mahadapas’.
- It was built by the Pallava dynasty in between the 7th and 10th centuries.
- However, Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra were built between the 2nd century B.C. and 7th century AD.
- Therefore, statement 1 is wrong.
- Both Mahabalipuram and Ajanta are rock-cut monuments, so statement 3 is correct.
- Mahabalipuram monuments are related to Shiva and Vishnu, whereas Ajanta Caves have a series of 29 Buddhist temples, so statement 2 is incorrect.
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44. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I List – II
| A. Hampi |
1. Puducherry |
| B. Nagarjunakonda |
2. Karnataka |
| C. Shishupalgarh |
3. Andhra Pradesh |
| D. Arikamedu |
4. Odisha |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 4 2 3 1
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]
Ans. (a) 2 3 4 1
| A. Hampi |
Karnataka |
| B. Nagarjunakonda |
Andhra Pradesh |
| C. Shishupalgarh |
Odisha |
| D. Arikamedu |
Puducherry |
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45. Who built the Konark Sun Temple?
(a) Narasimhadeva Varman
(b) Rajendra Chola
(c) Ashoka
(d) Krishnadev Rai
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]
Ans. (a) Narasimhadeva Varman
- Konark Sun Temple is an ancient temple from the 13th century located in Odisha, India.
- It was built by King Narasimhadeva Varman-1 of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and was designed to look like a large chariot being pulled by seven horses with twelve pairs of decorative wheels.
- European sailors referred to it as the “Black Pagoda” while the Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the “White Pagoda”.
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46. Which among these is known as ‘Black Pagoda’?
(a) Shore Temple
(b) Khajuraho Temple
(c) Konark Sun Temple
(d) Deogarh Temple
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009]
Ans. (c) Konark Sun Temple
- The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century structure located in Odisha, India, which was constructed by King Narasimhadeva Varman-1 of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
- It was designed to look like a large solar-powered chariot, with twelve pairs of decorative wheels pulled by seven horses.
- European sailors referred to this temple as the Black Pagoda, while the Jagannath Temple in Puri was known as the White Pagoda.
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47. Where is ‘Black Pagoda’?
(a) Madurai
(b) Konark
(c) Khajuraho
(d) None of the above
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (b) Konark
- Konark Sun Temple is a temple built in the 13th century in Odisha, India, constructed by King Narasimhadeva Varman-1 of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
- It was designed to look like a big solar-powered carriage pulled by seven horses with 12 pairs of beautifully decorated wheels.
- European sailors called it the Black Pagoda, while the Jagannath Temple in Puri was known as the White Pagoda.
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48. Which one of the following is the Sun Temple?
(a) Lingaraj temple
(b) Rajarani temple
(c) Konark temple
(d) Jagannath temple
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (c) Konark temple
- Konarka Sun Temple is a 13th-century temple located in Odisha, India.
- It was built by King Narasimhadeva Varman-1 of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and is designed to look like a large, ornately decorated chariot being pulled by seven horses.
- This temple is known as the Black Pagoda by European sailors and the nearby Jagannath Temple in Puri is known as the White Pagoda.
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49. The Sun Temple of Modhera lies in which state?
(a) Bihar
(b) Gujarat
(c) Odisha
(d) Bengal
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]
Ans. (b) Gujarat
- The Sun Temple of Modhera is located in the Indian state of Gujarat.
- It was built by King Bhimadeva of the Solanki dynasty.
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50. Which one of the following Sun Temples is located in Patan, Gujarat?
(a) Modhera
(b) Dakshinark
(c) Konark
(d) Martand
[R.A.S./R.A.S. (Pre) 1992]
Ans. (a) Modhera
- The Sun Temple in Modhera, Gujarat was constructed by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty.
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51. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]
Ans. (a) 1 only
- The Arasavalli Temple in the Arasavalli village of Andhra Pradesh is an important sun temple from the 7th century.
- It was made by King Devendra Verma of the Kalinga Dynasty.
- The Omkareshwar Temple is in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, on an island called Mandhata or Shivpuri in the Narmada river.
- It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Shrines of Shiva.
- Narmada, Son and Johila rivers originate from Amarkantak, which is a holy town in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Sri Jwaleshwar Mahadev Temple is located 8 km away from Amarkantak on the Shah
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52. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
1. The Sun temple of Multan is mentioned by Hiuen Tsang, Abuzaiyid, AI-Masudi andAlberuni.
2. The pilgrimage to Sambalpur was associated with Sun worship.
Codes :
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
- Hiuen Tsang, Abuzaid, Al-Masudi, and Alberuni all wrote about the Sun Temple of Multan.
- People would go on pilgrimages to Sambalpur for Sun worship, meaning both statements are correct.
- Therefore, option (c) is correct.
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53. Lingaraj Temple is located at –
(a) Bhubaneswara
(b) Bijapur
(c) Kolkata
(d) Varanasi
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004, I.A.S. (Pre) 2001]
Ans. (a) Bhubaneswara
- Lingaraja Temple is a very well-known temple in Odisha that is devoted to Lord Shiva, also known as Lingraj.
- The temple is 180 feet tall and has a huge statue of Lord Shiva inside.
- It is an amazing example of Nagara architecture.
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54. Which among the following is the largest and the tallest surviving temple in Orissa?
(a) Brahmesvara Temple
(b) Jagannath Temple
(c) Lingaraja Temple
(d) Rajarani Temple
[U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]
Ans. (c) Lingaraja Temple
- The Lingaraj temple of Odisha is the biggest and tallest temple among the choices.
- It is around 180 feet tall.
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55. Jagannath temple is located in the state of –
(a) Bengal
(b) Orissa
(c) Kerala
(d) Uttar Pradesh
[M.P. P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]
Ans. (b) Orissa
- The Jagannath temple is situated in the state of Orissa (Odisha).
- Additionally, the well-known Lingaraj temple and Konarka Sun Temple, both of which were constructed in the Nagara Style.
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56. The Temple of Bhubaneswar and Puri was built in:
(a) Nagara style
(b) Dravidian style
(c) Besara style
(d) None of the above
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]
Ans. (a) Nagara style
- The Jagannath temple is in the state of Odisha.
- The well-known Lingaraj temple and Konarka Sun Temple are both located in Odisha and were built in the Nagara style.
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57. The idols of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balbhadra in sanctum sanctorum at Jagannath Puri Temple are made up of –
(a) Stone
(b) Metal
(c) Wood
(d) Glass
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]
Ans. (c) Wood
- The statues of Lord Jagannatha, Subhadra and Balbhadra in the innermost part of the temple are made of neem wood, which is said to be the most appropriate wood to make idols of Lord Vishnu, according to the Bhavishya Purana.
- The wooden statue is repainted annually before the Ratha-yatra and is replaced with a new one around every 12 or 19 years, depending on the luni-solar Hindu calendar when the month of Asadha comes twice in the same year.
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58. Angkor Wat Vishnu Temple is located in :
(a) Java
(b) Sumatra
(c) Cambodia
(d) Champa
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]
Ans. (c) Cambodia
- Angkor Wat is a temple complex located in Cambodia that was built by King Suryavarman II at the beginning of the 12th century.
- It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is the largest group of Hindu temples that have been constructed in the Dravidian style.
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59. In which country is the “Angkor-Wat Temple” complex located?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Myanmar
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Kampuchea
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]
Ans. (d) Kampuchea
- Angkor Wat is a temple complex located in Cambodia.
- It was built by King Suryavarman – II in the 12th century in his capital city, which is now called Angkor.
- It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is the largest Dravidian style temple ever built.
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60. Where is Borobudur Stupa situated ?
(a) Cambodia
(b) Java
(c) Sumatra
(d) Borneo
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]
Ans. (b) Java
- Borobudur stupa, located on Java Island in Indonesia, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- It’s famous worldwide.
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61. The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman- II?
(a) Sri Mariamman Temple
(b) Angkor Wat Temple
(c) Batu Caves Temple
(d) Kamakhya Temple
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993, I.A.S. (Pre) 2006]
Ans. (b) Angkor Wat Temple
- The Borobudur stupa, located on Java Island in Indonesia, is a famous and important place that was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
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62. ‘Gopuram’ the temples of Dravidian style stands for :
(a) Sanctuary
(b) Paintings on the walls
(c) Pinnacle
(d) Ornamental and multi-storied structures upon the gateways.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]
Ans. (d) Ornamental and multi-storied structures upon the gateways.
- Gopuram is a big, decorated tower located at the entrance of Hindu temples in South India.
- It dates back to early structures built by the Tamil kings Pallavas and was popularized by the Pandya rulers in the 12th century.
- Gopurams are so large that the inner part of the temple is no longer visible from the outside.
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63. Rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built by :
(a) Pallavas
(b) Cholas
(c) Chalukyas
(d) Rashtrakutas
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]
Ans. (a) Pallavas
- Mahabalipuram is famous for its gorgeous architecture and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- The Shore Temple, Rathas (Chariots) carved from a single rock, Arjuna Penance, and other caves temples are some of the most popular attractions.
- Even before the Pallava period, Mahabalipuram was a popular pilgrimage site, and the Pallava king Narasimha Varman constructed the splendid temples, including the Shore temple.
- Mahabalipuram was a renowned hub of Pallava art and architecture.
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64. The Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built by
(a) Cholas
(b) Pallavas
(c) Chedis
(d) Chalukyas
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]
Ans. (b) Pallavas
- Mahabalipuram is famous for its stunning architecture and has been designated a World Heritage Monument by UNESCO.
- Shore Temple, Rathas (Chariots) carved from a single rock, Arjuna’s Penance, and other cave temples are some of its most well-known wonders.
- Even before the Pallava period, Mahabalipuram was a place of pilgrimage, and King Narasimha Varman of the Pallava dynasty constructed beautiful temples, including the current Shore Temple.
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65. The Seven Ratha Temple of Mahabalipuram was built by –
(a) Mahendra Varman
(b) Narasimha Varman
(c) Parmeshwar Varman
(d) Nandi Varman
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]
Ans. (b) Narasimha Varman
- Narasimhan Varman-I (630-668 AD) was a famous Pallava king who was a great wrestler.
- The city of Mamallapuram was named after him and he built the Seven Ratha Temple, which has seven rock-cut pagodas decorating it.
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66. Who constructed the Ratha Temples at Mahabalipuram?
(a) Narasimha Varman-I
(b) Samudragupta
(c) Harsha
(d) Pulakesin-II
[Uttrakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007]
Ans. (a) Narasingh Varman-I
- Narasimha varman-I (630-668 AD) was a well-known Pallava king and the Mamallan style was established during his reign.
- Narasimha was an excellent wrestler and the city of Mamallapuram was named after him.
- He constructed the Seven Ratha Temple, which has seven carved pagodas.
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67. Who among the following was responsible for the creation of Ratha monuments at Mamallapuram?
(a) Cholas
(b) Pallavas
(c) Pandyas
(d) Chalukyas
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]
Ans. (b) Pallavas
- Narasimha Varman-I (630-668 AD) was an important Pallava king who was a good wrestler.
- The city of Mamallapuram was named after him and he built the Seven Ratha Temple with seven rock-cut pagodas.
- The style of architecture that developed during his reign is known as the Mamallan style.
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68. Which of the following Rath temples is the smallest?
(a) Draupadi Rath
(b) Bhima Rath
(c) Arjun Rath
(d) Dharmaraj Rath
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]
Ans. (a) Draupadi Rath
- Draupadi Rath is the smallest temple carved out of a single piece of rock from the Pallava period.
- It doesn’t have any decorations and is supported by sculptures of lions and elephants.
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69. Which of the following places is known as the village of temples?
(a) Ramjari
(b) Narsimhapur
(c) Maluti
(d) Sisai
[Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre.) 2021]
Ans. (c) Maluti
- Maluti is a heritage village located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand.
- It is well-known for its temples and was once home to 108 of them, with 72 remaining today.
- The village was named after the Malla kings of Bishnupur in West Bengal who ruled the area in the 1700s and 1800s.
- The oldest temple here is dedicated to the goddess Maulikshya and is more than a thousand years old.
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70. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List – I List – II
(Place) (Monument)
| A. Elephanta |
1. Stupa |
| B. Shravanabelagola |
2. Temple |
| C. Khajuraho |
3. Cave |
| D. Sanchi |
4. Statue |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 3 2 4 1
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2001]
Ans. (b) 3 4 2 1
- The correctly matched pairs are :
| A. Elephanta |
Cave |
| B. Shravanabelagola |
Statue |
| C. Khajuraho |
Temple |
| D. Sanchi |
Stupa |
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71. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List – I List – II
(Historical Sites) (States)
| A. Bhimbetka |
1. Assam |
| B. Shore temple |
2. Madhya Pradesh |
| C. Hampi |
3. Tamil Nadu |
| D. Manas |
4. Karnataka |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 2 1 3 4
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 1 3 4 2
(d) 4 2 3 1
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (b) 2 3 4 1
- The correctly matched pairs are :
| A. Bhimbetka |
Madhya Pradesh |
| B. Shore temple |
Tamil Nadu |
| C. Hampi |
Karnataka |
| D. Manas |
Assam |
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72. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
| A. Ellora Caves |
1. Shakas |
| B. Meenakshi Temple |
2. Pallavas |
| C. Khajuraho Temple |
3. Chandelas |
| D. Mahabalipuram Temple |
4. Rashtrakutas |
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U. P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008, I.A.S. (Pre) 2006, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]
Ans. (c) Khajuraho Temple – Chandelas
- The Ellora Caves are located 25 km away from Aurangabad (Maharashtra) in the north-west.
- These caves are well known for their rock-cut cave temples.
- In total, 34 rock-cut caves have been discovered here.
- Although these caves were built in different periods, they were not associated with the Shakas.
- The Meenakshi Temple was built by the Pandyas and the Mahabalipuram Temple was built by the Pallavas.
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73. Match List – I with List – II and choose the right answer from the given codes:
List – I List – II
(Place) (Monument)
| A. Baijnath Dham |
1. Jain Temple |
| B. Sarnath |
2. Shiva Temple |
| C. Dilwara |
3. First sermon place of Buddha |
| D. Badrinath |
4. Vishnu Temple |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 4 1 3 2
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]
Ans. (a) 2 3 1 4
- The correctly matched pairs are as follows :
| A. Baijnath Dham |
Shiva Temple |
| B. Sarnath |
First sermon place of Buddha |
| C. Dilwara |
Jain Temple |
| D. Badrinath |
Vishnu Temple |
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74. Match the following:
| A. Sun Temple |
1. Karnataka |
| B. Lingaraja Temple |
2. Konark |
| C. Hawa Mahal |
3. Jaipur |
| D. Statue of Gomateshwara |
4. Bhubaneswar |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 4 2 1 3
(d) 3 1 2 4
[U.P. P.C.S (Pre) 1992]
Ans. (a) 2 4 3 1
- The correctly matched pairs are as follows :
| A. Sun Temple |
Konark |
| B. Lingaraja Temple |
Bhubaneswar |
| C. Hawa Mahal |
Jaipur |
| D. Statue of Gomateshwara |
Karnataka |
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75. Match list-I and list-II and select the correct answer from the given codes :
List-I List-II
| A. Nalanda |
1. Ashoka Pillar |
| B. Sarnath |
2. University |
| C. Sanchi |
3. Sun Temple |
| D. Konarka |
4. Stupa |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 2 3 4 1
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (b) 2 1 4 3
- The correctly matched pairs are as follows :
| A. Nalanda |
University |
| B. Sarnath |
Ashoka Pillar |
| C. Sanchi |
Stupa |
| D. Konark |
Sun Temple |
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76. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I List-II
| A. Stupa |
1. Bagh |
| B. Painting |
2. Sanchi |
| C. Headless statue of Kanishka |
3. Deogarh |
| D. Dashavatara Temple |
4. Mathura |
Codes :
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 4 3 2 1
(d) 3 2 1 4
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2017]
Ans. (b) 2 1 4 3
- The correctly matched list is as follows
| A. Stupa |
Sanchi (M.P.) |
| B. Painting |
Bagh (M.P.) |
| C. Headless statue of Kanishka |
Mathura (U.P.) |
| D. Dashavatara Temple |
Deogarh (U.P.) |
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77. Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshashila located?
(a) Indus and Jhelum
(b) Jhelum and Chenab
(c) Chenab and Ravi
(d) Ravi and Beas
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (a) Indus and Jhelum
- Takshashila was set up sometime between the 6th and 7th centuries BC.
- It was a city and a significant historic site located in the Rawalpindi region of Punjab, Pakistan.
- It is located between the Jhelum and Indus rivers.
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78. Sonagiri, the highest among 103 Jain temples, lies in the proximity of
(a) Datia
(b) Jhansi
(c) Orchha
(d) Lalitpur
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
Ans. (a) Datia
- Sonagiri is located 15km from Datia (MP).
- It’s a holy place for Digambar Jain believers and spiritual people to perform self-control, deprivation and reach Nirvana.
- There are 77 magnificent Jain temples with tall towers.
- Number 57 is the main temple which is related to Lord Chandraprabhu.
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79. The historical Digambar Jain temple of Sonagiri is in–
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Odisha
[U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]
Ans. (c) Madhya Pradesh
- Sonagiri is a holy site that is 15km away from Datia in Madhya Pradesh.
- Jain devotees and holy men come here to practice self-control, austerity, and to reach Nirvana.
- There are 77 grand Jain temples with tall steeples, with Temple #57 being the most important, as it is connected to Lord Chandraprabhu.
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80. Dilwara Jain temple is situated at –
(a) Palitana
(b) Mount Abu
(c) Sonagiri
(d) Girnarji
[U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]
Ans. (b) Mount Abu
- The Dilwara Jain temples can be found at Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
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81. Dilwara Jain temple is in–
(a) Aravali Mountain in Mount Abu
(b) On the bank of Indus
(c) Khajuraho
(d) Nilgiri Hills
[M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]
Ans. (a) Aravali Mountain in Mount Abu
- The Dilwara Jain temples are situated in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
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82. Where is the Dilwara Jain temple located?
(a) Assam
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Madhya Pradesh
[U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]
Ans. (c) Rajasthan
- The Dilwara Jain temples are situated in Mount Abu, in the state of Rajasthan.
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83. Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?
(a) Bhadrachalam
(b) Chidambaram
(c) Hampi
(d) Srikalahasti
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]
Ans. (c) Hampi
- The Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi, Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka.
- This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is known as Virupaksha there.
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84. The Nagara, the Dravida the Vesara are :
(a) The three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.
(b) The three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified.
(c) The three main styles of Indian temple architecture.
(d) The three main musical gharanas were prevalent in India.
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2012, I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]
Ans. (c) The three main styles of Indian temple architecture.
- There are three main types of temple architecture: Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara.
- The Dravida style was created in the south of India and the Nagara style was developed in the north.
- The Vesara style is a combination of the two.
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85. With reference to the cultural history of India, the term Panchayatan’ refers to –
(a) An assembly of village elders
(b) A religious sect
(c) A style of temple construction
(d) An administrative functionary
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2014]
Ans. (c) A style of temple construction
- A temple that has five shrines (one main and four smaller ones) is called a Panchayatana Temple.
- The name comes from two Sanskrit words: “Pancha” meaning five, and “Cayetana” meaning containing.
- Examples of Panchayatana Temples include the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple in Khajuraho, the Brahmeshwar Temple and Lingar
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86. Naimisharanya’s famous pilgrimage is located in which of the following district?
(a) Ujjain
(b) Mathura
(c) Sitapur
(d) Jabalpur
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (c) Sitapur
- Naimisharanya is a place in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, where it is said that Sage Dadhichi happily gave his bones to the gods.
- The bones were used to make a weapon called Vajra, which was used by Lord Indra to defeat the Asuras and reclaim his role as king of Devloka.
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87. With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs :
Famous work of Site sculpture
1. A grand image of Buddha’s: Ajanta Mahaparinirvan with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below
2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar: Mount Abu (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock
3. ‘Arjuna’s Penance”/Descent of: Mamallapuram Ganga’’ Sculpted on the surface of huge boulders
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2014]
Ans. (c) 1 and 3 only
- Out of the given options, one and three are correct and two is wrong.
- In the Ajanta Cave 26 there is a big statue of Mahatma Buddha that is connected to his ‘Mahaparinirvana’.
- So statement one is true.
- The large sculpture of Varaha Avatar of Lord Vishnu is found in the Udaygiri caves of Madhya Pradesh, not in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, so statement two is false.
- The ‘Arjuna’s Penance’ carving that is on big rocks in Mahabalipuram, which is in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, is true.
- So option c is the right answer.
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88. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I List-II
| A. Gandhar Art |
1. Menander |
| B. Junagarh Rock inscription |
2. Patika |
| C. Milindapanha |
3. Kushanas |
| D. Texila inscriptions |
4. Rudradamana I |
Code :
A B C D
(a) 1 3 4 2
(b) 2 4 3 1
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 1 3 4
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]
Ans. (c) 3 4 1 2
- The correctly matched list is as follows –
| A. Gandhara Art |
Kushans |
| B. Junagarh Rock inscription |
Rudradaman I |
| C. Milindapanha |
Menander |
| D. Texila inscriptions |
Patika |
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89. With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
(a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar
(b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
(c) Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
(d) Varaha Image at Udayagiri
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2015]
Ans. (b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
- The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneshwar was made in the 11th century.
- The rockcut monuments at Mahabalipuram date back to the 7th century.
- The Varaha image at Udaygiri was made in the 5th century.
- The oldest of the four is the rock cut elephant at Dhauli, which was made during Ashoka’s reign from
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