Cluster · Indian Temple Architecture and Heritage Sites

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Indian Temples Monuments Heritage Sites
Questions
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Umbrella sub-concepts
Direct factual recall of Indian dynasties and rulers Matching pairs (correct/incorrect matches of monuments, sites, locations) Reading comprehension (English passages on heritage topics) UNESCO World Heritage Sites factual questions fill-in-the-blank matching multiple choice factual reading comprehension true/false statements
Questions in this cluster
913 total
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Select the correct combination of the temple and the state in which it is located.

[SSC CPO 2023]

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____________ has a curving shape, a feature found in Nagara architecture.

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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As per UNESCO world Heritage Sites in India, identify the incorrect pair as per the year of inclusion.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The Bhaja Caves are located in ______.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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Which of the following is not an Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO ?

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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Bhitargaon Brick temple is a good example of architecture of which of the following periods ?

[SSC MTS 2023]

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Amer Fort, one of the finest examples of architecture, is situated in which of the following states ?

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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In which state of India can we find the preserved Buddhist caves called ‘Karla’?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which year was Hampi declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The brick temple of Bhitargaon is situated in which state ?

[SSC MTS 2023]

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Which one of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage site?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which state is the famous Brihadeshwar temple situated ?

[SSC MTS 2023]

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Where is the Kandariya Mahadeo temple located?

[NTPC CBT 2]

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The part of a temple wherein the main deity of the temple is housed is known as the _______.

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Where is the World Heritage Site, Konark Sun Temple situated in India?

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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Name the caves found in western India on the Island of Gharapuris which received the UNESCO heritage site status in 1987.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The Konark Temple is situated in which state?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which of the following states is the famous Sun Temple situated?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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12 The churches and convents of Goa were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the year______.

[NTPC CBT 2]

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The famous Ajanta Caves, a world heritage site, is located at which of the following places?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which of the following states are the Barabara Caves located ?

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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In which of the following states is the Dashavatara temple of Deogarh located ?

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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The Dilwara temple is situated at___.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which year was ‘Ramlila’ inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity ?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following monuments belongs to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in India?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The Ganesh-rath is one of the finest monolithic temples at _____________ .

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Which temple is known as ‘black pagoda’?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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_______ is the sanctum sanctorum, the innermost sanctuary of Hindu and Jain temples where resides the murti(idol) of the primary deity of the temple.

[NTPC CBT 2]

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When was the Sanchi Stupa declared a world heritage site by UNESCO?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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As per UNESCO, Ellora caves are group of how many caves?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The Meenakshi Temple is located in:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The style of temple architecture that became popular in_______is known as Nagara.

[NTPC CBT 2]

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The Sun temple at Konark, is popularly known as the _________.

[NTPC CBT 2]

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The Sun Temple of Konark is located on the shore of the ______.

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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Which among the following Buddhist Universities is located in Bihar, India?

[SSC MTS 2022]

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Parshavnatha temple is located in which state?

[RRC GROUP D]

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On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the temple at Konark was built in the _____.

[NTPC CBT 2]

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Which group of monuments consists of the Vitthala Temple?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Manora Fort is situated in:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following temple is situated in Tamil Nadu?

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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The temple at Elephanta Caves located near Mumbai is dedicated to________.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which present-day state will you find the Megudi temple?

[SSC CGL 2020]

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‘Dharmaraja (Yudhishthir) Ratha’, ‘Bhima Ratha’, ‘Arjuna Ratha’ and ‘Nakula Sahadeva Ratha’ are four of the Panch Rathas at Mahabalipuram. What is the name of the fifth Ratha?

[SSC CGL 2019]

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Where is the UNESCO world heritage site, Kandariya Mahadev temple located?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which present-day state will you find the Megudi temple?

[SSC CGL 2020]

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Hampi was declared a World Heritage site by:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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To which group of temples does Kandariya Mahadev Temple belong?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Virupaksha Temple is situated in which of the following districts of Karnataka?

[SSC CGL 2020]

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Virupaksha Temple is situated in which of the following districts of Karnataka?

[SSC CGL 2020]

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The Ravan Phadi cave in is an example of the early Chalukya style architecture which is known for its distinct sculptural style.

[SSC MTS 2022]

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