Art and Architecture

Q. in Bundelkhand is famous for having 30 temples with elegant shikharas and sculptures.

1. Khajuraho
2. Sun
3. Khandarya
4. Dhilwara Jain

Q.

Where was Gandhi Ashram located?

1. Dandi

2. Sabarmati

3. Allahabad

4. Nagpur

Q. Temple architecture developed during the reigns of which of these South Indian dynasties?

1. The Chalukyas
2. The Gangas
3. The Pallavas
4. The Satavahanas

Q. Explain how Sanskrit literature was developed during the Gupta period.

Q. The ________ at Mehrauli near Delhi is evidence of the advanced knowledge of metallurgy of ancient Indians.

1. bronze pillar
2. iron pillar
3. gold pillar
4. steel pillar

Q.

Where Is Golden Temple Situated?

Q. The forts of Chittorgarh and Ranthambore are found in , and the forts of Mandu and Asirgarh are found in .

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Bengal
4. Rajasthan

Q. Statement 1: Temple architecture flourished under the British empire.
Statement 2: Temple architecture is divided into Dravidian and Nagara styles.

1. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
2. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
3. Both statements are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
4. Both statements are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.

Q. Which of the following is described as “the pearl among the Indian forts”?

1. Gwalior fort
2. Red fort
3. Kannauj fort
4. Vijaya sthambha

Q. Statement 1: The Indus Valley civilisation was very advanced for their time.
Statement 2: They built water supply systems and had proper drainage as well.

1. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
2. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
3. Both statements are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
4. Both statements are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.

Q. Which of the following is not a part of the Rajput architecture?

1. Hawa Mahal
2. Red fort
3. Dilwara temple
4. Pushkar

Q. Which are the types of paintings that were encouraged by Rajputs?

1. Wall-paintings
2. Miniature paintings
3. Oil paintings
4. Canvas paintings

Q. In which of the following places in India can one find cave sculptures?

1. Udayagiri
2. Bhagalpur
3. Nashik
4. Ajanta

Q. Where are the following monuments located at?

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Jaipur
3. Mount Abu

Q. Which of the following is not true about Rana Sangha?

1. He fought against the Sultans of Delhi.
2. He bore 80 scars of war on his body.
3. He belonged to the Guhilas lineage.
4. He built Vijaya Sthambha.

Q. Palas had a distinct school of art called the Eastern Indian art.

1. True
2. False

Q. The buildings of Chittorgarh, Ranthambhore and Kumbhalgarh (all in Rajasthan), Mandu, Gwalior, Chanderi and Asirgarh (all in Madhya Pradesh) are examples of ______ architecture.

1. Mughal
2. Rajput
3. Mauryan
4. Dravidian

Q. Prepare a letter to your sister, telling her about your visit to a historical place.

Q. Which of the following is not true about Rana Khumba?

1. He fought against the Sultans of Delhi.
2. He was called 'BappaRawal'.
3. He belonged to the Guhilas lineage.
4. He built Vijaya Sthambha.

Q. The_______ at Mount Abu has a white marble hall and a central dome of 11 concentric rings and richly carved vaulted ceiling and pillars.

1. Vittala
2. Khajuraho temples
3. Sun temple
4. Jain temple

Q. The Mughals have been made immortal by their achievements in the field of _________.

1. Political
2. Architecture
3. Military
4. Social

Q. Which among the following buildings was not built under Rajputs?

1. Red fort
2. Udaipur Lake Palace
3. Jaipur Amber Fort
4. Gwalior Palace