Q18. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
Temple Country
1. Ananda temple Myanmar
2. Bamiyan caves Afghanistan
3. Angkor Wat Cambodia
Select the correct answer using the codes given:
Q18. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
Temple Country
1. Ananda temple Myanmar
2. Bamiyan caves Afghanistan
3. Angkor Wat Cambodia
Select the correct answer using the codes given:
The correct option is D (d) All of the above
Prime Minister visited the Ananda Temple at Bagan in Myanmar which is being restored by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- It is a Buddhist temple built in 12th century by King Kyansittha of Burma. It is the second largest temple in the entire Bagan region and is considered a masterpiece of Mon Architecture. ASI took up the conservation work of the temple after MoU was signed in 2010.
Bamiyan Caves – The Bamiyan Buddha statues in Afghanistan were carved out of rock facing the Bamiyan valley in 6-7th century. Prior to their destruction in 2001 by terrorist activities, the Bamiyan Buddhas were considered to be the largest Buddha sculptures in the world.
Angkor Wat (Cambodia) - Built between A.D. 1113 and 1150 roughly and encompassing an area of about 500 acres (200 hectares) is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II. It was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to God Vishnu, but it was converted to a Buddhist temple in 14th century.
(d) All of the above
Prime Minister visited the Ananda Temple at Bagan in Myanmar which is being restored by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- It is a Buddhist temple built in 12th century by King Kyansittha of Burma. It is the second largest temple in the entire Bagan region and is considered a masterpiece of Mon Architecture. ASI took up the conservation work of the temple after MoU was signed in 2010.
Bamiyan Caves – The Bamiyan Buddha statues in Afghanistan were carved out of rock facing the Bamiyan valley in 6-7th century. Prior to their destruction in 2001 by terrorist activities, the Bamiyan Buddhas were considered to be the largest Buddha sculptures in the world.
Angkor Wat (Cambodia) - Built between A.D. 1113 and 1150 roughly and encompassing an area of about 500 acres (200 hectares) is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II. It was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to God Vishnu, but it was converted to a Buddhist temple in 14th century.
