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Question 1 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Khajuraho School of temple architecture.
- The temples were built on relatively high platform and belong to Hindu as well as Jain religion.
- A few temples at Khajuraho are of the Panchayatana type.
- In these temples, only the exterior walls were lavishly decorated with carvings.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
In the central part of India, the Chandela rulers developed a distinct style of temple making
of their own – known as Khajuraho school or Chandel school.
In these temples, both the interior and exterior walls were lavishly decorated with carvings.
- The sculptures were generally erotic in their themes and drew inspiration from Vatsyayana’s Kamasutra.
- The temples were made of sandstone.
- The temples had three chambers – garbhagriha, mandapa and ardha-mandapa. Some temples had a vestibular entrance to the garbhagriha known as antarala.
- The temples were generally north or east facing.
- Panchayatan style of temple making was followed. Even the subsidiary shrines had
Rekha prasad shikharas. This created an impression of a mountain range.
- The temples were built on relatively high platform and belong to Hindu as well as Jain religion.
IncorrectSolution: b)
In the central part of India, the Chandela rulers developed a distinct style of temple making
of their own – known as Khajuraho school or Chandel school.
In these temples, both the interior and exterior walls were lavishly decorated with carvings.
- The sculptures were generally erotic in their themes and drew inspiration from Vatsyayana’s Kamasutra.
- The temples were made of sandstone.
- The temples had three chambers – garbhagriha, mandapa and ardha-mandapa. Some temples had a vestibular entrance to the garbhagriha known as antarala.
- The temples were generally north or east facing.
- Panchayatan style of temple making was followed. Even the subsidiary shrines had
Rekha prasad shikharas. This created an impression of a mountain range.
- The temples were built on relatively high platform and belong to Hindu as well as Jain religion.
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Question 2 of 5
The rock-cut temples of Pallava style are seen at
- Mandagappattu
- Mamandur
- Tiruchirappalli
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
The development of temple architecture under the Pallavas can be seen in several stages, which started with Mahendravarman I introducing rock-cut temples.
This style of Pallava temples are seen at places like Mandagappattu, Mahendravadi, Mamandur, Dalavanur, Tiruchirappalli, Vallam, Siyamangalam and Tirukalukkunram.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The development of temple architecture under the Pallavas can be seen in several stages, which started with Mahendravarman I introducing rock-cut temples.
This style of Pallava temples are seen at places like Mandagappattu, Mahendravadi, Mamandur, Dalavanur, Tiruchirappalli, Vallam, Siyamangalam and Tirukalukkunram.
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Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Mahanavami Dibba.
- Mahanavami Dibba is a wooden platform located on one of the highest points within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi.
- It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya.
- It was used to celebrate the festival of Dasara.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone platform located within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over Udaygiri. It was here where the King of Vijayanagar used to celebrate the festival of Dasara (Dussehra).
Located on one of the highest points in the city, the “mahanavami Dibba” is a massive platform rising from a base of about 11,000 sq. ft to a height of 40 ft.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone platform located within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over Udaygiri. It was here where the King of Vijayanagar used to celebrate the festival of Dasara (Dussehra).
Located on one of the highest points in the city, the “mahanavami Dibba” is a massive platform rising from a base of about 11,000 sq. ft to a height of 40 ft.
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Question 4 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Vijayanagara Kingdom.
- The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyana mandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises.
- Different languages such as Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil flourished during this period.
- The chief items of exports were gold, silver and diamonds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
The temple building activity further gained momentum during the Vijayanagar rule. The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyana mandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises.
There were a number of seaports on the Malabar coast, the chief being Cannanore. Commercial contacts with Arabia, Persia, South Africa and Portugal on the west and with Burma, Malay peninsula and China on the east flourished. The chief items of exports were cotton and silk clothes, spices, rice, iron, saltpeter and sugar.
The imports consisted of horses, pearls, copper, coral, mercury, China silk and velvet clothes. The art of shipbuilding had developed. Different languages such as Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil flourished in the regions. There was a great development in Sanskrit and Telugu literature.
IncorrectSolution: b)
The temple building activity further gained momentum during the Vijayanagar rule. The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyana mandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises.
There were a number of seaports on the Malabar coast, the chief being Cannanore. Commercial contacts with Arabia, Persia, South Africa and Portugal on the west and with Burma, Malay peninsula and China on the east flourished. The chief items of exports were cotton and silk clothes, spices, rice, iron, saltpeter and sugar.
The imports consisted of horses, pearls, copper, coral, mercury, China silk and velvet clothes. The art of shipbuilding had developed. Different languages such as Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil flourished in the regions. There was a great development in Sanskrit and Telugu literature.
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Question 5 of 5
Consider the folzlowing statements regarding Bahmani Kingdom.
- Bahamani Sultans were patrons of the Persian language.
- Bidri artwork is associated with Bahmani Kingdom.
- Hindus were inducted in the administration on a large scale.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim state of the Deccan in South India and one of the great medieval Indian kingdoms. It was the first independent Islamic Kingdom in South India.
Some members of the dynasty composed its literature in Persian language.
The craftspersons of Bidar then were so famed for their inlay work on copper and silver that it came to be known as Bidri.
The most important step taken by Ahmad Shah was the induction of Hindus in the administration on a large scale.
IncorrectSolution: d)
The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim state of the Deccan in South India and one of the great medieval Indian kingdoms. It was the first independent Islamic Kingdom in South India.
Some members of the dynasty composed its literature in Persian language.
The craftspersons of Bidar then were so famed for their inlay work on copper and silver that it came to be known as Bidri.
The most important step taken by Ahmad Shah was the induction of Hindus in the administration on a large scale.
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