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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
In the seventh and eighth centuries, ‘ghatikas’ were
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Solution: d)
These ghatikas or colleges attached to the temples emerged as new centres of learning in 7th and 8th century.
The ‘ghatikas’, provided Brahmanical education. The medium of instruction was Sanskrit. Entry to these temple colleges was open only to the upper castes or ‘dvijas’ (twice born).
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Solution: d)
These ghatikas or colleges attached to the temples emerged as new centres of learning in 7th and 8th century.
The ‘ghatikas’, provided Brahmanical education. The medium of instruction was Sanskrit. Entry to these temple colleges was open only to the upper castes or ‘dvijas’ (twice born).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Rekhapida, Pidhadeul and khakra are the architectural features of the temples of
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Solution: c)
The main architectural features of Odisha temples are classified in three orders, i.e., rekhapida, pidhadeul and khakra.
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The main architectural features of Odisha temples are classified in three orders, i.e., rekhapida, pidhadeul and khakra.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Ellora have Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments.
- Bodhgaya is a pilgrimage site since Siddhartha achieved enlightenment here and became Gautama Buddha.
- The unique feature of Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya is that it is completely built in nagara style.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Sites such as Ellora have Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments.
Bodhgaya is a pilgrimage site since Siddhartha achieved enlightenment here and became Gautama Buddha. While the bodhi tree is of immense importance, the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya is an important reminder of the brickwork of that time. The first shrine here, located at the base of the Bodhi tree, is said to have been constructed by King Ashoka; the vedika around it is said to be post-Mauryan, of about 100 BCE; many of the sculptures in the niches in the temple are dated to the eighth century Pala Period, while the actual Mahabodhi temple itself as it stands now is largely a Colonial Period reconstruction of the old seventh century design. The design of the temple is unusual. It is, strictly speaking, neither dravida or nagara. It is narrow like a nagara temple, but it rises without curving, like a dravida one.
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Solution: b)
Sites such as Ellora have Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments.
Bodhgaya is a pilgrimage site since Siddhartha achieved enlightenment here and became Gautama Buddha. While the bodhi tree is of immense importance, the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya is an important reminder of the brickwork of that time. The first shrine here, located at the base of the Bodhi tree, is said to have been constructed by King Ashoka; the vedika around it is said to be post-Mauryan, of about 100 BCE; many of the sculptures in the niches in the temple are dated to the eighth century Pala Period, while the actual Mahabodhi temple itself as it stands now is largely a Colonial Period reconstruction of the old seventh century design. The design of the temple is unusual. It is, strictly speaking, neither dravida or nagara. It is narrow like a nagara temple, but it rises without curving, like a dravida one.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Krishnadevaraya’s rule was characterised by
- Building of temples and adding gopurams to many important south Indian temples.
- Acquisition of the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers.
- Absence of any military expeditions.
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Solution: a)
Krishnadevaraya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation.
This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512), the rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520).
Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity.
Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples.
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Solution: a)
Krishnadevaraya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation.
This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512), the rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520).
Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity.
Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Nalanda University.
- The University of Nalanda is a mahavihara as it is a complex of several monastries of various sizes.
- Most of the information about Nalanda is based on its excavations.
- There is evidence that all three Buddhist doctrines— Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana—were taught here.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The monastic university of Nalanda is a mahavihara as it is a complex of several monastries of various sizes. Till date, only a small portion of this ancient learning centre has been excavated as most of it lies buried under contemporary civilisation, making further excavations almost impossible.
Most of the information about Nalanda is based on the records of Hiuen Tsang— which states that the foundation of a monastery was laid by Kumargupta I in the fifth century CE; and this was carried forward by the later monarchs who built up a fantastic university here. There is evidence that all three Buddhist doctrines— Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana—were taught here.
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Solution: d)
The monastic university of Nalanda is a mahavihara as it is a complex of several monastries of various sizes. Till date, only a small portion of this ancient learning centre has been excavated as most of it lies buried under contemporary civilisation, making further excavations almost impossible.
Most of the information about Nalanda is based on the records of Hiuen Tsang— which states that the foundation of a monastery was laid by Kumargupta I in the fifth century CE; and this was carried forward by the later monarchs who built up a fantastic university here. There is evidence that all three Buddhist doctrines— Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana—were taught here.
