Meaning of Architecture

Q. Who constructed the Kandariya Mahadeva temple?

1. Yasovarman
2. Ganda
3. Bhoojavarman
4. Dhangadeva

Q. The famous Kailashnath temple of Kanchi was built by

1. Singha Vishnu
2. Pulakesin II
3. Narasimhaverman II

Q. What is the arcuate form of architecture?

1. It is a form of architecture where rooms, windows and doors were made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns.
2. It is a form where the weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches.
3. It is a form where there was a fusion between the Indian and Persian styles of architecture.
4. It was another name for Gothic form of architecture.

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Who was the first medieval ruler to propound the divine theory of kingship

Q. The style of architecture where roofs, doors and windows were made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns is called ______ or _______.

1. trabeate
2. superstructure
3. corbelled
4. baolis

Q. Why did rulers construct beautiful religious sites like temples and mosques?

1. They wanted to please the Gods.
2. The medieval rulers were very religious.
3. The temples and mosques added to the beauty of the kingdom.
4. The beautifully constructed temples and mosques were a sign of the power, wealth and devotion of the kings.

Q. The 12th century saw technological and stylistic developments in architecture. Identify few of these developments.

1. There was a fusion between the Indian and Persian styles of architecture.
2. A new form of architectural style known as the arcuate developed.
3. There was a surge in the use of limestone cement for construction purposes.
4. Gothic style of architecture found its way into the Indian subcontinent.

Q. The main deity of the temple, Lord Kandariya Mahadev is placed in the _____.

1. Shikhara
2. Garbhagriha
3. Kund
4. Mahamandapa

Q.

Trabeate style was used in the construction of which of the following?

1. a) Mosques

2. b) Tombs

3. c) Temples

4. d) All of the above

Q. _____ constructed the largest temples.

1. Courtiers
2. Army Generals
3. Kings
4. Ministers

Q. In the 'X' style of architecture, doors and windows were constructed on a horizontal beam across two vertical columns. This corridor in Airavatesvara Temple is an example of 'X' architecture. What is 'X'?

1. Arcuate style of architecture
2. Dravidian style of architecture
3. Islamic style of architecture
4. Trabeate style of architecture

Q. Which Parisian Church is one of the best examples of Gothic style of architecture?

1. Cologne Cathedral
2. Saint Basil's Church
3. St. Peter's Basilica
4. Notre Dame

Q. _____ constructed the largest temples.

1. Army Generals
2. Kings
3. Courtiers
4. Ministers

Q. Trabeate style of architecture is also known as?

1. Corbelled
2. Balcony
3. Roof
4. Superstucture

Q. The ______ constructed the largest temples.

1. courtiers
2. army generals
3. kings
4. ministers

Q. The most important feature of the Mughal architecture was the _________ structure.

1. Dome
2. Arch
3. The narrow columns
4. Corbel brackets

Q. The Chandela rulers of Madhya Pradesh built the famous Kandariya Mahadev temple at ___________ .

1. Khajuraho
2. Vijayanagara
3. Bahamani
4. Warangal

Q. Placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns, this style of architecture is called as?

1. Trabeate
2. Balcony
3. Desings
4. All of above

Q. Identify the correct statement(s).

1. In medieval India, kings and their officers constructed two kinds of structures.
2. Monuments provide an insight into the technologies that were used for construction.
3. Medieval kings were not expected to take care of their subjects and only concentrate on architecture.
4. Medieval India did not see architectural developments.