Indian History and World History (Part-9)

Architecture In Ancient India

Total Questions: 34

11. Which of the following is an example of a Chola empire temple? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 17.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Airavateswara temple
(b) Chennakesava temple
(c) Virupaksha temple
(d) Badami cave temple

Correct Answer: (a) Airavateswara temple

Solution:The Airavatesvara temple is an example of the Chola Empire.

This temple was built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century. This temple is located at Darasuram near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu.

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12. Bronze statue of Nataraja was manufactured during whose reign? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 14.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Chola
(b) Pallava
(c) Chera
(d) Pandya

Correct Answer: (a) Chola

Solution:The bronze statue of Nataraja (Shiva) was built during the Chola reign. During the reign of Cholas, more metal (bronze) sculptures were made than stone sculptures.

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13. Hoysaleswara Temple is located in which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L. (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) West Bengal
(d) Odisha

Correct Answer: (b) Karnataka

Solution:Hoysaleshwara Temple is located in the state of Karnataka. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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14. Virupaksha Temple is situated in which of the following districts of Karnataka? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 20.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ballari
(b) Chikkaballapur
(c) Bidar
(d) Bagalkot

Correct Answer: (a) Ballari

Solution:Virupaksha Temple is situated on the banks of Tungabhadra River in Hampi in Ballari district of Karnataka.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is here known as Virupaksha in Karnataka.

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15. In which present day state will you find the Meguti temple? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 24.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Odisha
(d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (b) Karnataka

Solution:Meguti (Meguti) temple is located in the Bijapur district of Karnataka. This temple was built in 634 AD by the minister of Pulakeshin II. It is an important Jain temple built in the Chalukya style of architecture.

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16. What is the stone-like disc seen at the top of the temple in Odisha and nearby district's Temple architecture called? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.07.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Antarala
(b) Jagati
(c) Amalaka
(d) Kalasha

Correct Answer: (c) Amalaka

Solution:The stone-like disc seen at the top of the temple in Odisha and nearby district’s temple architecture is called "Amalaka".

It is a unique architectural element commonly found in Hindu temples of the Kalinga style of architecture,. The Amalaka is a circular or spherical stone disk that is placed at the top of the temple tower, known as the Vimana.

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17. Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra have rock-cut cave monuments of which religion? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 22.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Sikhism
(b) Buddhism
(c) Christianity
(d) Hinduism

Correct Answer: (b) Buddhism

Solution:Ajanta Caves are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Of the total 29 caves built here, only 6 (1, 2, 9, 10, 16 and 17) are left at present. These caves are related to Buddhism.

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18. Ajanta Caves is in ___. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 29.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (a) Maharashtra

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19. Paintings of Ajanta depicting the stories of ____. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 21.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jataka
(b) Tenali Rama
(c) Akbar-Birbal
(d) Panchatantra

Correct Answer: (a) Jataka

Solution:The paintings of Ajanta caves belong to Buddhism. In these caves, various types of flowers and leaves, decorations of trees and animal figures, and depictions of Buddha and Bodhisattvas, stories taken from Jataka texts have been used as themes. These pictures mostly depict Jataka tales.

Jataka (जातक) tales are a collection of stories about the previous births of Lord Buddha, in both human and animal forms. These stories illustrate the Buddha’s virtues such as kindness, honesty, compassion, and wisdom, which he developed over countless lifetimes before attaining enlightenment.

Famous Jataka Tales:

Tale Name	Summary
The Monkey King Jataka	Buddha as a monkey king sacrifices himself to save his tribe from a king
Golden Deer Jataka	A golden deer (Buddha) saves a queen and teaches compassion to a king
The Merchant Jataka	Buddha as a wise merchant saves others from a deceitful rival
The Elephant Jataka	Buddha as a kind elephant helps lost travelers in the forest

20. Which tales are related with the paintings and sculptures of the Ajanta Caves? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jataka Tales
(b) Hitopadesha Tales
(c) Panchtantra Tales
(d) Kalidas Tales

Correct Answer: (a) Jataka Tales

Solution:

Famous Jataka Tales:

Tale Name	Summary
The Monkey King Jataka	Buddha as a monkey king sacrifices himself to save his tribe from a king
Golden Deer Jataka	A golden deer (Buddha) saves a queen and teaches compassion to a king
The Merchant Jataka	Buddha as a wise merchant saves others from a deceitful rival
The Elephant Jataka	Buddha as a kind elephant helps lost travelers in the forest

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Indian History and World History (Part-9)

Architecture In Ancient India

11. Which of the following is an example of a Chola empire temple? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 17.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

12. Bronze statue of Nataraja was manufactured during whose reign? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 14.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

13. Hoysaleswara Temple is located in which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L. (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

14. Virupaksha Temple is situated in which of the following districts of Karnataka? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 20.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

15. In which present day state will you find the Meguti temple? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 24.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

16. What is the stone-like disc seen at the top of the temple in Odisha and nearby district's Temple architecture called? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.07.2022 (Shift-I)]

17. Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra have rock-cut cave monuments of which religion? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 22.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

18. Ajanta Caves is in ___. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 29.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

19. Paintings of Ajanta depicting the stories of ____. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 21.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

Famous Jataka Tales:

20. Which tales are related with the paintings and sculptures of the Ajanta Caves? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

Famous Jataka Tales:

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