Architecture in Ancient India (Part-II)

Total Questions: 46

21. The Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built by [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Cholas
(b) Pallavas
(c) Chedis
(d) Chalukyas

Correct Answer: (b) Pallavas

Solution:Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is well known for its architectural beauty and is recognized as a world heritage monument by the UNESCO. Shore temple, Rathas (Chariots) carved out of a single rock, Arjuna penance and other cave temples are some of the famous wonders. Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) was a place of pilgrimage even before the Pallava period and the Pallava king Narasimha Varman built these beautiful temples, including the present Shore temple. Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) was a famous centre of Pallava art and architecture.

22. The Seven Ratha Temple of Mahabalipuram was built by - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Mahendra Varman
(b) Narasimha Varman
(c) Parmeshwar Varman
(d) Nandi Varman

Correct Answer: (b) Narasimha Varman

Solution:Narasimha Varman-I (630-668 AD) was one of the most famous Pallava kings and Mamallan style was developed during his tenure. Narasimha was a good wrestler. The city of Mamallapuram was named after him. Seven Ratha Temple was built by Narshimha Varman-I which is adorned with seven rock-cut pagoda.

23. Who constructed the Ratha Temples at Mahabalipuram ? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Narasingh Varman-I
(b) Samudragupta
(c) Harsha
(d) Pulakesin-II

Correct Answer: (a) Narasingh Varman-I

24. Who among the following was responsible for the creation of Ratha monuments at Mamallapuram ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Cholas
(b) Pallavas
(c) Pandyas
(d) Chalukyas

Correct Answer: (b) Pallavas

25. Which of the following Rath temples is the smallest ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

(a) Draupadi Rath
(b) Bhima Rath
(c) Arjun Rath
(d) Dharmaraj Rath

Correct Answer: (a) Draupadi Rath

Solution:Draupadi Rath is the smallest rath in monolithic temples or rath constructed in Mamallya style in Pallava period. There is no ornamentation found. It is pinned over lions and elephant-like sculptures.

26. Arrange the following temples in a chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(i) Brihdishwar temple
(ii) Gangaikonda cholapuram temple
(iii) Shore temple of Mahabalipuram
(iv) Sapt pagoda
Codes :

(a) i, ii, iv, iii
(b) ii, i, iii, iv
(c) iii, ii, i, iv
(d) iv, iii, i, ii

Correct Answer: (d) iv, iii, i, ii

Solution:Correct order of construction of temples is -
Sapt Ragoda (Mamall Style 640-674 AD), Shore temple of Mahabalipuram (Rajsimha style 674-800 AD), Brihdishwar temple (during Rajraj-I period), and Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple (during Rajendra-I period).

27. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2001]

(Place)	(Monument)
A. Elephants	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

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:The correctly matched pairs are :

List-I	List-II
A. Elephants	Cave
B. Shravanabelagola	Statue
C. Khajuraho	Temple
D. Sanchi	Stupa

28. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

(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

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:The correctly matched pairs are :

List-I	List-II
A. Bhimbetka	Madhya Pradesh
B. Shore temple	Tamil Nadu
C. Hampi	Karnataka
D. Manas	Assam

29. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, 1996, 1994, I.A.S. (Pre) 2006, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Ellora Caves - Shakas
(b) Meenakshi Temple - Pallavas
(c) Khajuraho Temple - Chandelas
(d) Mahabalipuram temple - Rashtrakutas

Correct Answer: (c) Khajuraho Temple - Chandelas

Solution:Ellora caves are located 25 km away from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Maharashtra) in the north-western direction. These are famous for rock-cut cave temples. Here, total of 34 rock-cut caves are found. These caves were constructed in various periods but not associated with Shakas. Meenakshi Temple was constructed by Pandyas and Mahabalipuram Temple was built by Pallavas. Khajuraho temples were built by Chandelas.

30. Match List-I with List-II and choose the right answer from given codes : [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

(Place)	(Monument)
A. Baidyanath 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

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:Sarnath (Varanasi) is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartan) to his five disciples. Dilwara temple of Rajasthan is famous for one of the most elegant Jain temples known the world over for its extraordinary architecture and marvellous marble stone carvings. Shankaracharya established Badrinath with the statue of God Vishnu. Baidynath Dham is a temple of God Shiva.

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Architecture in Ancient India (Part-II)

21. The Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built by [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

22. The Seven Ratha Temple of Mahabalipuram was built by - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

23. Who constructed the Ratha Temples at Mahabalipuram ? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007]

24. Who among the following was responsible for the creation of Ratha monuments at Mamallapuram ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

25. Which of the following Rath temples is the smallest ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

26. Arrange the following temples in a chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

27. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2001]

28. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

29. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, 1996, 1994, I.A.S. (Pre) 2006, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

30. Match List-I with List-II and choose the right answer from given codes : [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

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