Cluster · Indian Temple Architecture and Heritage Sites

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Indian Temples Monuments Heritage Sites
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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
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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.

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Which of the following temples is NOT an example of Nagara style of architecture?

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Ravikirti was the court poet of which of the following dynasty ruler ?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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According to the Chola inscriptions, what was the land for the maintenance of a schools called?

[SSC GD 2022]

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The founder of the Pallava dynasty was:

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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Which temple in Thanjavur has Chola architecture and was built by Emperor Rajaraja?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Mahendravarman I was the ruler of which of the following dynasties?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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Which of the following dynasties patronised the construction of the Kailashnath temple at Ellora?

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

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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According to the inscriptions of Chola dynasty, _______ is the land that is gifted to temples.

[NTPC CBT 2]

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Who was the first feudatory of Pallavas ?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Pulakesin I was the founder of ______ dynasty of South India.

[SSC MTS ]

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Ravikirti composed prashasti of which of the following Chalukya rulers?

[SSC GD 2022]

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One of the greatest of Chola ruler Rajaraja I ruled from 985 AD to ______.

[SSC CGL 2024]

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Sabha and Ur, two kinds of village assemblies are referred to in which of the following dynasties?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following Rashtrakuta rulers defeated Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land, which of the following land was known as gifted to temples?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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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?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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Which of the following dynasties is not related to southern india?

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The architectural marvels, temples of Gangaikonda-Cholapuram, were built by which of the following king?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Which of the following towns was grown as a temple town during the Chola dynasty?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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Mahendravarman I who wrote Mattavilasa-prahasana is related to which of the following ruling dynasties?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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Ravikirti was a court poet of which Chalukya ruler?

[SSC MTS ]

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

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Who was the founder of the Vakataka Dynasty in ancient India ?

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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In the Chola administration, _____________was the assembly in the villages which were inhabited predominantly by the Brahmanas.

[SSC CGL 2023]

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Shore temple of Mamallapuram was built by:

[SSC CPO 2023]

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Who among the following belonged to the ancient chiefly family of the Cholas from Uraiyur, captured the Kaveri delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the ninth century ?

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Who among the following was the last Pallava king?

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The Pandya Kingdom was first mentioned by Megasthenes, who said that their kingdom was famous for pearls.Their capital was:

[SSC CGL 2024]

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Vijayalaya, who belonged to the ancient chiefly family of the Cholas from Uraiyur, captured the delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the 9th century and built the town of ______________.

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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Thanjavur was the capital of which dynasty?

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Which famous Rashtrakuta king built the rock-cut temple of Kailash at Ellora?

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Which of the following was the port-city of the Pandyan Kingdom ?

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During the reign of the Cholas, the land given for the maintenance of a school was known as _______.

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In Ancient India, which of the following dynasties was empowered in Deccan by Gautamiputra Satakarni?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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Which Chola ruler built the Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore?

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The Durga temple at Aihole, built about ______ years ago.

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Which of the following is a famous example of a temple built in complete Dravidian style?

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Founder of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty was _______ .

[SSC MTS 2022]

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Who among the following gave up his traditional professions and took to arms, successfully established kingdom in Karnataka?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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Who among the following rulers invaded Malaya to liberate their trade with China?

[SSC CHSL 2023]

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______ was the capital of the Pandya dynasty.

[SSC MTS ]

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

[SSC CGL 2022]

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Which dynasty built the pancha rathas of Mahabalipuram?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Living Chola Temples?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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"Brahmadeya" a type of land during Chola Period was the ________ .

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The Jain temple at Pattadakal was built by________.

[SSC MTS 2022]

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