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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to art and archaeological history of India, which of the following are associated with the reign of Ashoka?
1. Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
2. Lomus Rishi caves
3. Badami Caves
4. Udayagiri Caves
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Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli was created during Ashoka’s reign (272-231 BC). It is the earliest Buddhist sculpture of Odisha.
Lomus Rishi caves: Located in the Barabar and Nagarjuni hills of Jehanabad district in Bihar, this rock-cut cave was carved out as a sanctuary. It was built during the Ashokan period of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BC, as part of the sacred architecture of the Ajivikas.
The Badami cave temples are a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Bagalkot district in northern part of Karnataka. The caves are considered an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya architecture, which dates from the 6th century.
Udayagiri Caves: It is a Hindu cave and was made during the Gupta reign. It contains the famous Varaha sculpture.Incorrect
Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli was created during Ashoka’s reign (272-231 BC). It is the earliest Buddhist sculpture of Odisha.
Lomus Rishi caves: Located in the Barabar and Nagarjuni hills of Jehanabad district in Bihar, this rock-cut cave was carved out as a sanctuary. It was built during the Ashokan period of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BC, as part of the sacred architecture of the Ajivikas.
The Badami cave temples are a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Bagalkot district in northern part of Karnataka. The caves are considered an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya architecture, which dates from the 6th century.
Udayagiri Caves: It is a Hindu cave and was made during the Gupta reign. It contains the famous Varaha sculpture. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the religious history of India, the “Sautrantika” sect belongs to
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Sautrāntika, ancient school of Buddhism that emerged in India about the 2nd century BC as an offshoot of the Sarvāstivāda (“All-Is-Real Doctrine”). The school is so called because of its reliance on the sutras, or words of the Buddha, and its rejection of the authority of the Abhidharma, a part of the canon.
The Sautrāntika sometimes is characterized as a transitional school that led to the development of the Mahāyāna tradition, and many of its views influenced later Yogācāra thought.Incorrect
Sautrāntika, ancient school of Buddhism that emerged in India about the 2nd century BC as an offshoot of the Sarvāstivāda (“All-Is-Real Doctrine”). The school is so called because of its reliance on the sutras, or words of the Buddha, and its rejection of the authority of the Abhidharma, a part of the canon.
The Sautrāntika sometimes is characterized as a transitional school that led to the development of the Mahāyāna tradition, and many of its views influenced later Yogācāra thought. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sangam age.
1. Agriculture was the chief occupation of the people and Land revenue was the chief source of state’s Income.
2. Ship building and ornaments making was prominent.
3. The main exports were cotton fabrics, spices and ivory products.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Sangam age Economy:
Agriculture was the chief occupation and Rice was the common crop. Land revenue was the chief source of state’s income while custom duty was also imposed on foreign trade. The handicrafts of the Sangam period were popular. ship building and ornaments making was prominent. The main exports were cotton fabrics, spices, ivory products, pearls and precious stones. While gold, horses and sweet wine were the chief imports.Incorrect
Sangam age Economy:
Agriculture was the chief occupation and Rice was the common crop. Land revenue was the chief source of state’s income while custom duty was also imposed on foreign trade. The handicrafts of the Sangam period were popular. ship building and ornaments making was prominent. The main exports were cotton fabrics, spices, ivory products, pearls and precious stones. While gold, horses and sweet wine were the chief imports. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsKarla is one of the most famous centres of early rock-cut architecture and has received much attention of scholars and commoners alike. What is important about Karla caves?
1. The grand Chaitya griha of Karla is the largest of all the chaita-grihas of India.
2. The rock-cut cave was completed without accepting any financial donation from individuals apart from their voluntary labour.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only statement 1 is correct.
The chaityagriha at Karla is the biggest of its type in the whole of India. The hall measures around thirty-eight metres deep from door to back. The object of worship is the stupa at the rear end of the chaityagriha. The caves were caused from the donations and support of a group of assorted individuals. This includes a prince of Maharathi family; merchants, monks etc.
The inscriptions of Usavadata and Vasisthiputra Pulumavi mention donation of land to the Veluraka Samgha for this.Incorrect
Only statement 1 is correct.
The chaityagriha at Karla is the biggest of its type in the whole of India. The hall measures around thirty-eight metres deep from door to back. The object of worship is the stupa at the rear end of the chaityagriha. The caves were caused from the donations and support of a group of assorted individuals. This includes a prince of Maharathi family; merchants, monks etc.
The inscriptions of Usavadata and Vasisthiputra Pulumavi mention donation of land to the Veluraka Samgha for this. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe Group of Monuments at Mamallapuram is a collection of 7th- and 8th-century CE religious monuments. It includes
1. Shore Temple
2. Pancharathas
3. Arjuna’s Penance
4. Stone Chariot
5. Varaha Cave
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1, 2, 3 and 5 are correct.
Architectural heritage of Mamallapuram include:
• Pancha Rathas
• Varaha Cave
• Shore Temple
• Arjuna’s Penance: It is also known as the “Descent of the Ganges”.
Stone Chariot is at Hampi, Karnataka.Incorrect
1, 2, 3 and 5 are correct.
Architectural heritage of Mamallapuram include:
• Pancha Rathas
• Varaha Cave
• Shore Temple
• Arjuna’s Penance: It is also known as the “Descent of the Ganges”.
Stone Chariot is at Hampi, Karnataka.
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