ancient indian architecture & literature quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Famous cave temples of Elephanta are ascribed to

a) Rashtrakutas

b) Cholas

c) Chalukyas

d) Pallavas

Question : 2

The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of SuryavarmanII?

a) Kamakhya Temple

b) Angkor Wat Temple

c) Sri Mariamman Temple

d) Batu Caves Temple

Question : 3

Lingaraj Temple is located at

a) Varanasi

b) Bijapur

c) Bhubaneswar

d) Kolkata

Question : 4

The great lawgiver of ancient times was

a) Vatsyayan

b) Arya Bhatta

c) Ashoka

d) Manu

Question : 5

Which of the following temples is an example of rock-cut architecture?

a) Jagannatha Temple, Puri

b) Rajarajeshwara Temple, Thanjavur

c) Shore Temple, Mamallapuram

d) Kailasa Temple, Ellora

Question : 6

With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements.

1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.

a) All of these

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) Only 3