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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Who among the following was the most famous Shaka ruler, who got the Sudarshana Lake in Kathiawar renovated? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Pulakeshin II assumed the title of ‘Dakshinapatheshvara’ (lord of the south) after defeating which of the following rulers of north India? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2024]

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Which of the following was the port-city of the Pandyan Kingdom? [SICPO Paper I 2024]

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Pulakeshin II was a ruler of which dynasty?
[MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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Which of the following is correct about Nagara or North Indian Temple Style Architecture? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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Which of the following city was the capital of the Pandyas? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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According to the inscriptions, Pushyamitra Shunga was a devotee of which of the following Gods? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2024]

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Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni was a ruler of which dynasty? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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The founder of the Pala empire was: [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Ruler of which dynasty built the Kandariya Mahadeva temple in 999? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following terms is not related to temple architecture in India? [Constable GD 2021]

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Where is the Kailasa temple built by Rashtrakutas located? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Rajarajeswara Temple in Taliparamba, Kerala is dedicated to which of the following gods?
[Constable GD 2021]

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Which king of the Chandela dynasty constructed the Kandariya Mahadeva temple?
[Constable GD 2021]

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The Mahakali Caves are a group of 19 rock cut monuments located in __________. [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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In the Tamil region, landless labourers, including slaves, were known as __________ during Sangam age. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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The Bhitargaon Brick temple is a fine example of architecture of which of the following periods? [MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023]

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Who among the following was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharaj-adhiraja?
[Constable GD 2021]

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Vima Kadphises who issued coins in gold (dinars and quarter dinars) and copper (single denomination) was a _________king. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2024]

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Which of the following dynasties’ genealogy was found in the Bijolia inscription? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Ravikirti was the court poet of which of the following dynasty ruler? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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Dantivarman or Dantidurga was the founder of which of the following dynasties? [SICPO Paper I 2024]

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Which Chola ruler built the Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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Talaja Caves are located in the state of ______. [Constable GD 2021]

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In which state is the famous Brihadeshwar temple situated? [MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023]

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________ is a style of architecture that has a blend of elements associated with the Nagara and Dravida styles.
[Constable GD 2021]

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In dravidian style of temples the main temple tower is known as ___________ . [Junior Engineer 2024 Civil Paper I]

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In 1590, the Govind Deva temple of Vrindavan, near Mathura was constructed from ______ sandstone. [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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Which of the following city of India was a coastal settlement where ships unloaded goods from distant lands between 2200 and 1900 years ago?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched (UNESCO Natural Heritage Site to its location)?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Who among the following was the founder of ‘Vikramshila Vishwavidyalaya’?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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Which of the following universities was founded by Pala rulers ?

[SSC CHSL 2023]

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Which of the following statement is correct with respect to the Shaka dynasty?
I. Some kingdoms of Shakas lasted for about 500 years.
II. The Shakas were followed by the Kushanas about 2200 years ago.

[SSC CGL 2022]

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The founder of the Pala empire was:

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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Which of the following statements about the Pala Dynasty of eastern India is INCORRECT?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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Arrange the following rulers of the Pala dynasty in the chronological order.

[RPF SI 2024]

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During the rule of which dynasty were Nalanda and Vikramashila universities founded?

[SSC CGL 2021]

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Who among the following was given the title of ‘Uttarapatha Swamin’?

[SSC MTS ]

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Under which of the following Pala king's patronage the Vikramshila university in 8th century India was founded?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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Alha and Udal, who gave stiff resistance to the enemy, belonged to which of the following Rajput States?

[SSC CHSL 2023]

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The Palas were:

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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Which Pala ruler temporarily occupied Kanauj?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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The famous ‘Tripartite struggle’ for supremacy occurred between which of the following powers?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Who among the following founded the Pala dynasty in 8th Century CE ?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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Which of the following Gurjara-Parthihara kings was highly praised by the Arabian scholar Sulaiman for keeping his empire safe from robbers ?

[RPF SI 2024]

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Which of the following temples was built by Raja Raja Chola?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The popular style of temple architecture in northern India is called ________.

[SSC MTS ]

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Which of the following towns was built by the ruler Vijayalaya in Kaveri delta?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Vetti tax that is mentioned in the inscriptions of the Chola dynasty was taken in _____ form.

[SSC CGL 2022]

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Which of the given statements related to the temples of India is correct? I.The Nagara style of architecture is also known as the North Indian style II.The Dravidian style of architecture is also known as the South Indian style.

[SSC MTS ]

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