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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to Badami Caves
1.It is was first identified by Emperor Ashoka to carve temple for hindu priests.
2.An inscription found here records the dedication of shrines by Mangalesha in Saka 500.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Badami is a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka.
The caves were constructed in the 6th century by the Chalukya Dynasty in their capital Badami, which was earlier known as Vatapi.
The caves significantly represent Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya architecture.
The caves house several Hindu and Jain temples, The Hindu temples are mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and their incarnations.
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Badami is a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka.
The caves were constructed in the 6th century by the Chalukya Dynasty in their capital Badami, which was earlier known as Vatapi.
The caves significantly represent Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya architecture.
The caves house several Hindu and Jain temples, The Hindu temples are mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and their incarnations.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Ellora Caves
1.The temples in the caves were constructed in the 6th century by the Chalukyas of Vatapi.
2.Dhumar Lena is one of earliest excavations in Ellora and the largest cave.
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The caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.
The caves are complex of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments; and are one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world.
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The caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.
The caves are complex of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments; and are one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements with respect to Gandhara art
1.It is a style of Buddhist visual art that developed in north-western Pakistan between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE.
2.Standing Buddha’s of Sravasti, Sarnath, and Kausambhi are classic example of gandhara school of Arts.
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Gandhara art, a style of Buddhist visual art that developed in what is now northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE.
The style, of Greco-Roman origin, seems to have flourished largely during the Kushan dynasty and was contemporaneous with an important but dissimilar school of Kushan art at Mathura (Uttar Pradesh, India).
Gandhara attained its height from the 1st century to the 5th century under the Buddhist Kushan Kings.
A unique style of Buddhist sculpture called Gandhara art developed in ancient times in the Gandhara region of the Indian subcontinent.
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Gandhara art, a style of Buddhist visual art that developed in what is now northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE.
The style, of Greco-Roman origin, seems to have flourished largely during the Kushan dynasty and was contemporaneous with an important but dissimilar school of Kushan art at Mathura (Uttar Pradesh, India).
Gandhara attained its height from the 1st century to the 5th century under the Buddhist Kushan Kings.
A unique style of Buddhist sculpture called Gandhara art developed in ancient times in the Gandhara region of the Indian subcontinent.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to Amaravati School of Art
1.It commenced in India from 200-100 BC was patronized first by the Satavahanas and later by the Ikshvakus.
2.These sculptures have a sense of movement and energy with profound and quiet naturalism in human, animal and floral forms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Amaravati School of Art
Amaravati school of art evolved and flourished for nearly six centuries commencing from 200-100 BC in India itself, i.e. it has no outside influence.
It was patronized first by the Satavahanas and later by the Ikshvakus.
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Amaravati School of Art
Amaravati school of art evolved and flourished for nearly six centuries commencing from 200-100 BC in India itself, i.e. it has no outside influence.
It was patronized first by the Satavahanas and later by the Ikshvakus.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which of the above statements is/are correct about Nagara Temple Style?
1.Valabhi is a rectangular building with a roof that rises into a vaulted chamber.
2.Konark Sun Temple marks the high point of the Odisha style of Nagara architecture.
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In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it.
Further, unlike in South India it does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways.
While the earliest temples had just one tower, or shikhara, later temples had several.
The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
There are many subdivisions of nagara temples depending on the shape of the shikhara.
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In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it.
Further, unlike in South India it does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways.
While the earliest temples had just one tower, or shikhara, later temples had several.
The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
There are many subdivisions of nagara temples depending on the shape of the shikhara.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to Shore temples at Mahabalipuram
1.The temple site was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty.
2.There are seven temples in complex existing still now, which all are dedicated to lord shiva
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Shore Temple
The Shore Temple (built-in 700–728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. At the time of its creation, the site was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty.
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Shore Temple
The Shore Temple (built-in 700–728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. At the time of its creation, the site was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which of the following temples of north India has Sikhara of Dravidian type?
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The Teli ka mandir temple is situated in the Gwalior district.
It is the only temple in North India that is built in Dravidian architecture.
In Dravidian architecture, they use a shorter tower and more pyramidal tower over the Garbhagriha or sanctuary called a Vimana.
But, where the North India region has taller towers, usually bending inwards to the temple as they rise, called Shikharas
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The Teli ka mandir temple is situated in the Gwalior district.
It is the only temple in North India that is built in Dravidian architecture.
In Dravidian architecture, they use a shorter tower and more pyramidal tower over the Garbhagriha or sanctuary called a Vimana.
But, where the North India region has taller towers, usually bending inwards to the temple as they rise, called Shikharas
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements are correct about Lingaraja temple
1.It is believed to be built by the kings from the Somavamsi dynasty, with later additions from the Ganga rulers.
2.The temple is very primitive in structure and it marks the beginning of early Kalinga architecture
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It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneshwar.
The Lingaraja temple is a rekha deula planned in the Pancharatha style without a Pistha (platform) having Panchangabada.
The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga Architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneshwar.
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It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneshwar.
The Lingaraja temple is a rekha deula planned in the Pancharatha style without a Pistha (platform) having Panchangabada.
The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga Architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneshwar.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to Mahakuta group of Temples
1.Chalukya king Vijayaditya Satyashraya (696-733) has designed and built the temple.
2.It is an example of Dravidian and Nagara hybrid style followed by Chalukya.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Situated in the small town in Bagalkot district of Karnataka, Mahakuta Group of temples was built in 6th– 8th Century AD.
Mahakuta means “Great Group” and this name is given to the place because of a large number of Lord Shiva temples in the same complex.
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Situated in the small town in Bagalkot district of Karnataka, Mahakuta Group of temples was built in 6th– 8th Century AD.
Mahakuta means “Great Group” and this name is given to the place because of a large number of Lord Shiva temples in the same complex.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Nagara Temple Style
1.It does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways.
2.It is common to find a large water reservoir enclosed within the complex.
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Nagara Temple Style
In North India, it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it.
It does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways.
While the earliest temples had just one tower or shikhara, later temples had several.
The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
There are many subdivisions of nagara temples depending on the shape of the shikhara.
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Nagara Temple Style
In North India, it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it.
It does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways.
While the earliest temples had just one tower or shikhara, later temples had several.
The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
There are many subdivisions of nagara temples depending on the shape of the shikhara.
