Insights Static Quiz -419, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Nagara School of Architecture.
- The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making.
- Generally there were water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises.
- The temples were generally built on upraised platforms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Some of the features of Nagara style are:
The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making, which consisted of subsidiary shrines laid out in a crucified ground plan with respect to the principal shrine.
There were no water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises.
The temples were generally built on upraised platforms.
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Solution: b)
Some of the features of Nagara style are:
The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making, which consisted of subsidiary shrines laid out in a crucified ground plan with respect to the principal shrine.
There were no water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises.
The temples were generally built on upraised platforms.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Latina, Phamsana and Valabhi types of Shikharas are majorly found in which type of temple architecture?
- Nagara Style
- Dravida Style
- Vesara Style
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: a)
In the Nagara School of Architecture the Shikharas were generally of three types:
Latina or rekha-prasad: They were square at the base and the walls curve inward to a point on the top.
Phamsana: They had a broader base and were shorter in height than the Latina ones. They slope upwards on a straight line.
Valabhi: They had a rectangular base with the roof rising into vaulted chambers. They were also called wagon-vaulted roofs.
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Solution: a)
In the Nagara School of Architecture the Shikharas were generally of three types:
Latina or rekha-prasad: They were square at the base and the walls curve inward to a point on the top.
Phamsana: They had a broader base and were shorter in height than the Latina ones. They slope upwards on a straight line.
Valabhi: They had a rectangular base with the roof rising into vaulted chambers. They were also called wagon-vaulted roofs.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Sun Temple at Konark and Lingaraj temple at Bhubaneswar are the examples of
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Solution: b)
Odisha School of architecture examples: Sun Temple at Konark (also known as Black Pagoda as the first rays of the Sun entered the garbhagriha through the sea-facing pagoda), Jagannath temple at Puri, Lingaraj temple at Bhubaneswar.
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Solution: b)
Odisha School of architecture examples: Sun Temple at Konark (also known as Black Pagoda as the first rays of the Sun entered the garbhagriha through the sea-facing pagoda), Jagannath temple at Puri, Lingaraj temple at Bhubaneswar.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
- Both were built in the same period.
- Both belong to the same religious denomination.
- Both have rock-cut monuments.
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 1: As per ASI Website, “While there is some evidence of architectural activity going back to the period of Mahendravarman-I (AD 600-30), the father of Mamalla, most of the monuments are attributed to the period of Narasimhavarman-I Mamalla (AD 630-68) – the Pallava ruler.
- On the other hand Ajanta caves were excavated in different periods (circa. 2nd century B.C. to 6th century A.D.) according to the necessity. So, 1 is wrong.
Statement 2: Mahabalipuram contains rock-cut rathas, sculptured scenes on open rocks like Arjuna’s penance, the caves of Govardhanadhari and Mahishasuramardini. So, it is more linked to the Vaishnavites.
- On the other hand, Ajanta is linked more to the Buddhist religious denomination.
Statement 2 is also wrong.
Statement 3: Both have rock-cut monuments, because cave cut Chaityas, Viharas and Stupas can be clearly seen at Ajanta. Also, the mural paintings that are made at Ajanta involve some rock-cutting as per ASI.
Mahabalipuram is famous for rock monuments as described above.
Only 3 is correct.
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Solution: b)
Statement 1: As per ASI Website, “While there is some evidence of architectural activity going back to the period of Mahendravarman-I (AD 600-30), the father of Mamalla, most of the monuments are attributed to the period of Narasimhavarman-I Mamalla (AD 630-68) – the Pallava ruler.
- On the other hand Ajanta caves were excavated in different periods (circa. 2nd century B.C. to 6th century A.D.) according to the necessity. So, 1 is wrong.
Statement 2: Mahabalipuram contains rock-cut rathas, sculptured scenes on open rocks like Arjuna’s penance, the caves of Govardhanadhari and Mahishasuramardini. So, it is more linked to the Vaishnavites.
- On the other hand, Ajanta is linked more to the Buddhist religious denomination.
Statement 2 is also wrong.
Statement 3: Both have rock-cut monuments, because cave cut Chaityas, Viharas and Stupas can be clearly seen at Ajanta. Also, the mural paintings that are made at Ajanta involve some rock-cutting as per ASI.
Mahabalipuram is famous for rock monuments as described above.
Only 3 is correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following introduced silver tanka on which modern rupee is based
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Solution: a)
Iltutmish introduced the Arabic coinage into India and the silver tanka weighing 175 grams became a standard coin in medieval India. The silver tanka remained the basis of the modern rupee.
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Solution: a)
Iltutmish introduced the Arabic coinage into India and the silver tanka weighing 175 grams became a standard coin in medieval India. The silver tanka remained the basis of the modern rupee.