Insights Static Quiz -146, 2018
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following places have historical Jain sites
- Ellora
- Aihole
- Chanderi
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Answer – D
- In the Deccan, some of the most architecturally important Jain sites can be found in Ellora and Aihole. Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Karnataka has a rich heritage of Jain shrines and at Sravana Belagola the famous statue of Gomateshwara, the granite statue of Lord Bahubali which stands eighteen metres or fifty-seven feet high, is the world’s tallest monolithic free-standing structure. It was commissioned by Camundaraya, the General-in-Chief and Prime Minister of the Ganga Kings of Mysore.
- In central India, Deogarh, Khajuraho, Chanderi and Gwalior have some excellent examples of Jain temples. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Answer – D
- In the Deccan, some of the most architecturally important Jain sites can be found in Ellora and Aihole. Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Karnataka has a rich heritage of Jain shrines and at Sravana Belagola the famous statue of Gomateshwara, the granite statue of Lord Bahubali which stands eighteen metres or fifty-seven feet high, is the world’s tallest monolithic free-standing structure. It was commissioned by Camundaraya, the General-in-Chief and Prime Minister of the Ganga Kings of Mysore.
- In central India, Deogarh, Khajuraho, Chanderi and Gwalior have some excellent examples of Jain temples. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following sites demonstrates Ravana shaking Kailash
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Answer – A
- The theme of Ravana shaking Mount Kailasha has been depicted several times in the caves of Ellora. Hence option A is correct.
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Answer – A
- The theme of Ravana shaking Mount Kailasha has been depicted several times in the caves of Ellora. Hence option A is correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Khajuraho temples
- They are made up of sandstone
- Lakshmana temple is one of the many temples there
- They were patronised by Chandella dynasty
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Answer – D
- The temples at Khajuraho are all made of sandstone. Hence statement 1 is true
- They were patronised by the Chandella dynasty. The Lakshamana temple represents the fullfledged, developed style of temple architecture during the time of the Chandellas. Its construction was completed by 954, the year as per the inscription found at the base of the temple, by Yashovarman, the seventh ruler of the Chandella dynasty. The temple plan is of a panchayana type. Hence statement 2 and 3 are true.
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Answer – D
- The temples at Khajuraho are all made of sandstone. Hence statement 1 is true
- They were patronised by the Chandella dynasty. The Lakshamana temple represents the fullfledged, developed style of temple architecture during the time of the Chandellas. Its construction was completed by 954, the year as per the inscription found at the base of the temple, by Yashovarman, the seventh ruler of the Chandella dynasty. The temple plan is of a panchayana type. Hence statement 2 and 3 are true.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Mount Abu temple has prominently rich interior and simple exterior
- Shatrunjay hills has a scores of Jain temples clustered together
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Answer – C
- Jain temples at Mount Abu were constructed by Vimal Shah. Notable for a simplistic exterior in contrast with the exuberant marble interiors, their rich sculptural decoration with deep undercutting creates a lace-like appearance. The temple is famous for its unique patterns on every ceiling, and the graceful bracket figures along the domed ceilings. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- The great Jain pilgrimage site in the Shatrunjay hills near Palitana in Kathiawar, Gujarat, is imposing with scores of temples clustered together. Hence statement 2 is true.
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Answer – C
- Jain temples at Mount Abu were constructed by Vimal Shah. Notable for a simplistic exterior in contrast with the exuberant marble interiors, their rich sculptural decoration with deep undercutting creates a lace-like appearance. The temple is famous for its unique patterns on every ceiling, and the graceful bracket figures along the domed ceilings. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- The great Jain pilgrimage site in the Shatrunjay hills near Palitana in Kathiawar, Gujarat, is imposing with scores of temples clustered together. Hence statement 2 is true.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
At which of the following places, bronze depicting Jain art forms have been found
- Akota
- Chausa
- Hansi
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Answer – D
- Gujarat and Rajasthan have been strongholds of Jainism since early times.
- A famous hoard of Jain bronzes was found at Akota, on the outskirts of Baroda, dated between the end of the fifth and the end of the seventh century CE.
- Many famous Jain bronzes from Chausa in Bihar are now kept in the Patna Museum.
- Many Jain bronzes from Hansi in Haryana and from various sites in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are kept in various museums in India.
- Hence all statements are correct.
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Answer – D
- Gujarat and Rajasthan have been strongholds of Jainism since early times.
- A famous hoard of Jain bronzes was found at Akota, on the outskirts of Baroda, dated between the end of the fifth and the end of the seventh century CE.
- Many famous Jain bronzes from Chausa in Bihar are now kept in the Patna Museum.
- Many Jain bronzes from Hansi in Haryana and from various sites in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are kept in various museums in India.
- Hence all statements are correct.
