Insights Static Quiz -129, 2018
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Match the correct statements
Literature – Composed by
- Devaram – Nayanmars
- Nalayradivyaprabandam – Alwars
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Answer – C
Tamil literature had developed considerably during Pallava rule. The Nayanmars and Alwars composed religious hymns in Tamil. The Devaram composed by Nayanmars and the Nalayradivyaprabandam composed by Alwars represent the religious literature of the Pallava period.
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Tamil literature had developed considerably during Pallava rule. The Nayanmars and Alwars composed religious hymns in Tamil. The Devaram composed by Nayanmars and the Nalayradivyaprabandam composed by Alwars represent the religious literature of the Pallava period.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following can be said to be originated under Pallava rule
- Dravidian style temples
- Art of excavating temples from rocks
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- The Pallavas introduced the art of excavating temples from the rock.
- In fact, the Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.
- It was a gradual evolution starting from the cave temples to monolithic rathas and culminated in structural temples.
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Answer – C
- The Pallavas introduced the art of excavating temples from the rock.
- In fact, the Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.
- It was a gradual evolution starting from the cave temples to monolithic rathas and culminated in structural temples.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are structural temples
- Kailashnath temple, Kanchi
- Shore temple, Mamallapuram
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- Rajasimha introduced the structural temples. These temples were built by using the soft sand rocks.
- The Kailasanatha temple at Kanchi and the Shore temple at Mamallapuram remain the finest examples of the early structural temples of the Pallavas.
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- Rajasimha introduced the structural temples. These temples were built by using the soft sand rocks.
- The Kailasanatha temple at Kanchi and the Shore temple at Mamallapuram remain the finest examples of the early structural temples of the Pallavas.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following about Kailash temple born out of one single rock
- Situated in Ellora
- Excavation was done under Rashtrakutas
Which of the above is/are true
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- The art and architecture of the Rashtrakutas were found at Ellora and Elephanta.
- At Ellora, the most remarkable temple is the Kailasa temple. It was excavated during the reign of Krishna I. It is carved out of a massive block of rock 200 feet long, and 100 feet in breadth and height.
- The temple consists of four parts – the main shrine, the entrance gateway, an intermediate shrine for Nandi and mandapa surrounding the courtyard. The temple stands on a lofty plinth 25 feet high. The central face of the plinth has imposing figures of elephants and lions giving the impression that the entire structure rests on their back. It has a three-tiered sikhara or tower resembling the sikhara of the Mamallapuram rathas. In the interior of the temple there is a pillared hall which has sixteen square pillars. The Kailasa temple is an architectural marvel with it beautiful sculptures. The sculpture of the Goddess Durga is shown as slaying the Buffalo demon. In another sculpture Ravana was making attempts to lift Mount Kailasa, the abode of Siva. The scenes of Ramayana were also depicted on the walls. The general characteristics of the Kailasa temple are more Dravidian.
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Answer – C
- The art and architecture of the Rashtrakutas were found at Ellora and Elephanta.
- At Ellora, the most remarkable temple is the Kailasa temple. It was excavated during the reign of Krishna I. It is carved out of a massive block of rock 200 feet long, and 100 feet in breadth and height.
- The temple consists of four parts – the main shrine, the entrance gateway, an intermediate shrine for Nandi and mandapa surrounding the courtyard. The temple stands on a lofty plinth 25 feet high. The central face of the plinth has imposing figures of elephants and lions giving the impression that the entire structure rests on their back. It has a three-tiered sikhara or tower resembling the sikhara of the Mamallapuram rathas. In the interior of the temple there is a pillared hall which has sixteen square pillars. The Kailasa temple is an architectural marvel with it beautiful sculptures. The sculpture of the Goddess Durga is shown as slaying the Buffalo demon. In another sculpture Ravana was making attempts to lift Mount Kailasa, the abode of Siva. The scenes of Ramayana were also depicted on the walls. The general characteristics of the Kailasa temple are more Dravidian.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Vesara style of temple architecture was originally developed by
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Answer – A
- Chalukyas were great patrons of art. They developed the vesara style in the building of structural temples.
- However, the vesara style reached its culmination only under the Rashtrakutas and the Hoysalas.
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- Chalukyas were great patrons of art. They developed the vesara style in the building of structural temples.
- However, the vesara style reached its culmination only under the Rashtrakutas and the Hoysalas.
