Chariot Temples

Q. Select the statements that are true about the Sun Temple in Modhera.

1. It was built during the Solanki dynasty.
2. The sun god is worshipped but the rays never reach the idol.
3. It was built in 1026 A.D.
4. It was built in 1026 B.C.

Q.

Kapidhwaja is another name for

Q. S1: The Pallavas built the Chariot temple. It is a group of five temples built in the name of the five Pandavas from Mahabharat.

S2: Pallavas built temples like Kailashnath and Vaikuntha Perumal temples.

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the correct explanation for S1
2. S1: True; S2: True; Both the statements are independent statements
3. S1: True; S2: False
4. S1: False; S2: True

Q. Where is the famous Sun temple located?

1. Konark
2. Sanchi
3. Mahabalipuram
4. Thajavur

Q. Match the temples with their location.

1. Thanjavur
2. Mahabalipuram
3. Kanchi
4. Konark

Q. Who built the famous chariot temples at Mahabalipuram?

1. Hoysalas
2. Cholas
3. Pallavas
4. Chalukyas

Q. The Dharmaraja chariot temple is the biggest, whereas the Draupadi chariot temple is the smallest.

1. True
2. False