DEFENCE CT 1: Temple & Cave Architecture Welcome to your DEFENCE CT 1: Temple & Cave Architecture Question No. 1 .The cave temple is dedicated to the Buddhist, Jain and Hindu religions: A. Arthuna Temple B. Ellora Temple C. Meenakshi Temple D. Lingaraj Temple None Question No. 2 Which of the following is not a feature of the Vijayanagara style of temple architecture? A. They are known for their carved pillars , which depict charging horses. B. It includes Virupaksha Temple at Hampi. C. They are characterized by ornate pillared halls and rayagopurams. D. Its architecture consisted of combination of Nagara and Dravidian styles. None Question No. 3 Vesara is a combination of Nagara and Dravidian style of temple architecture that originated in the state of Karnataka. Which of the following dynasty has built this temple? A. Chalukya Dynasty B. Chandela Dynasty C. Chola Dynasty D. Pallava Dynasty None Question No. 4 With reference to Khajuraho Temples, consider the following statements:1. The temple is located in Central India's Aravali Mountain range.2. The Khajuraho temples are composed of sandstone, with a nearly buried granite base.3. Abu Rihan al Biruni in AD 1022 was the first to mention the Khajuraho temples.4. The construction of the temples also makes extensive use of iron clamps.Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 1 and 4 D. 2 and 3 None Question No. 5 Consider the following statements regarding the Vesara Style of Architecture:1. It is the epitome of temple architecture in Central India.2. The plan of these temples looks like a star and is thus known as a stellate plan.3. Gopurams must be present however compound walls may or may not be present.Which of the above statement is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 2 and 3 only None Question No. 6 With reference to the Dravidian style of temple architecture, consider the following statements.1. Dravidian temples were surrounded by high boundary walls.2. The front wall had a high entrance gateway known as the gopuram.3. The temple premise was laid out in the Panchayatan style with a principal temple and four subsidiary shrines.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1, 2, and 3 D. 2 only None Question No. 7 Which of the following statements is correct? A. Udaygiri Caves lie in the gorge of the Betwa river. B. Mahabodhi Stupa lies in the gorge of the Chambal river. C. Nasik cave shrines lie in the gorge of the Narmada river. D. Shanti Stupa lies in the gorge of the Godavari river. None Question No. 8 8. The caves given in the picture, are dedicated to which god? A. Shiva B. Vishnu C. Brahma D. Buddha None Question No. 9 What was referred to as Chaitya in caves constructed on the lines of Rock Cut Architecture? A. Prayer hall B. Monastries C. Pillars D. Religious Congregation None Question No. 10 Which of the following does NOT belong to the three broad styles of Indian architecture? A. Dravida – Southern style B. Nagara – Northern style C. Maratha – Eastern style D. Vesara – Mixed style None Time's up