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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Apart from Rani-ki-Vav at Patan, no other site from Gujarat has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List.
2. Pathan architecture is an austere style of architecture, the works related to which have been constructed only in Delhi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is also a heritage site found in Gujarat.
Pathan architecture works can be found in Ahmedabad also.Incorrect
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is also a heritage site found in Gujarat.
Pathan architecture works can be found in Ahmedabad also. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsKrishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by
1. Absence of any military expeditions
2. Acquisition of the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers
3. Building of temples and adding gopurams to many important south Indian temples
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation.
This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512), the rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520).
Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity.
Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples.Incorrect
Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation.
This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512), the rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520).
Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity.
Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsYali is a sculptural feature of the architecture of which kingdom?
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The temple building activity further gained momentum during the Vijayanagar rule. The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises.
The sculptures on the pillars were carved with distinctive features. The horse was the most common animal found in these pillars (YALI).
Large mandapams contain one hundred pillars as well as one thousand pillars in some big temples. These mandapams were used for seating the deity on festival occasions.Incorrect
The temple building activity further gained momentum during the Vijayanagar rule. The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises.
The sculptures on the pillars were carved with distinctive features. The horse was the most common animal found in these pillars (YALI).
Large mandapams contain one hundred pillars as well as one thousand pillars in some big temples. These mandapams were used for seating the deity on festival occasions. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Aihole, consider the following statements:
1. It lies along the Malaprabha River
2. It is known for Chalukyan architecture
3. It consists of Hindu and few Jain temples, but no Buddhist temples.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Aihole is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in north Karnataka (India) dated from the fourth century through the twelfth century CE. It is spread along the Malaprabha river valley, in Bagalakote district. It is a major center of historically important Chalukya monuments.
Over one hundred Aihole temples are Hindu, a few are Jain and one is Buddhist. These were built and coexisted in close proximity.Incorrect
Aihole is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in north Karnataka (India) dated from the fourth century through the twelfth century CE. It is spread along the Malaprabha river valley, in Bagalakote district. It is a major center of historically important Chalukya monuments.
Over one hundred Aihole temples are Hindu, a few are Jain and one is Buddhist. These were built and coexisted in close proximity. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding Karma Kagyu School
1. It is one of the branches of Jainism.
2. The Karma Kagyu inherited two very important streams of spiritual traditions namely Mahamudra and Kadampa.
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
It is related to Tibetan Buddhism.
The Karma Kagyu inherited two very important streams of spiritual traditions: Mahamudra and Kadampa.
Mahamudra, or the Great Seal, is the direct insight into the nature of mind. It is the highest meditation training and a unique feature of the Karma Kagyu tradition.Incorrect
It is related to Tibetan Buddhism.
The Karma Kagyu inherited two very important streams of spiritual traditions: Mahamudra and Kadampa.
Mahamudra, or the Great Seal, is the direct insight into the nature of mind. It is the highest meditation training and a unique feature of the Karma Kagyu tradition.
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