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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Which of the following pairs is correct?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The rooftop of Guru Hemkund Sahib is in the shape of an upturned ______.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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Where is the Kandariya Mahadeo temple located?

[NTPC CBT 2]

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

[NTPC CBT 2]

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

[SSC MTS 2022]

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

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Which group of monuments consists of the Vitthala Temple?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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Gol Gumbaz is situated in which state?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which of the following Indian states will you find the Buxa Fort?

[SSC CGL 2021]

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The Bhaja Caves are located in ______.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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Which of the following is NOT a monument in Tamil Nadu?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following temples was built by the Pallava rulers?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which state of India is the Sri Brahmapureeswarar temple situated?

[SSC MTS ]

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Which of the following temples is located in Uttarakhand ?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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'Shaka' is the Indian term used for the people called Scythians, who originally belonged to_________ .

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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The Brihadisvara temple is in which state of India?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Where is the Sabarimala temple located?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which of the following states are the Palitana temples, a Jain pilgrimage site, located?

[RRC GROUP D]

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Bidar Fort is situated in which state of India?

[SSC MTS ]

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Which of the given monuments is NOT located in Karnataka ?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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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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Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa temple is situated in the state of:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following forts is located in Tamil Nadu?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which state is the Bhitari temple situated ?

[SSC MTS 2023]

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Identity the temple from the following statements :

  • This temple is located in Hampi in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka, India.
  • It is a part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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In which among the following states of India is Lingaraja Temple situated?

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The famous Gupta period Dashavatara Temple, recognized as one of the earliest Panchayatan temples in north India, is located at:

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A 900 year old inscription from the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty has been discovered from a temple town in Telangana named ________.

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With reference to the famous monuments of India, which one of the following pairs is incorrect?

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Who among the following had built the ancient temple- Brihadeshwar Temple?

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Which of the following temples is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines?

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In which among the following states is Barabar Cave located?

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Which among the following was the capital of the Pallava Dynasty?

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In which district of Haryana, the world's largest Geeta is being made in Italy for the Krishna temple?

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Which temple complex in India is famous for its unique seven-story gopuram (tower) and is dedicated to Lord Murugan?

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The temple complex of Khajuraho, famous for its erotic sculptures, primarily depicts which religious philosophy?

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World’s Largest Ramayan Temple is being built in which state?

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Identify the temple from the following statements:

  • This Temple is a Buddhist temple complex located in northern Cambodia.
  • It was originally built in the first half of the 12th century as a Hindu temple.
  • Spread across more than 400 acres. It is said to be the largest religious monument in the world. 
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Madan Mohan temple is a centrally protected monument. It is situated in which state of India?

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to which among the following Hindu Lord/Deity?

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In which of the following Indian states is the Hoysala temple located?

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Which temple, located in Tamil Nadu, is known for its 1000-pillar hall and musical steps, and is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture?

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The Khajuraho Temples are located in the state of ________.

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The city of Belagavi is located in the state of ________ .

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Which of the following architectural styles had an entrance gateway called ‘gopuram’? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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