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

Question : 1

There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving examples of Gupta paintings?

a) Nasik caves

b) Elora caves

c) Bagh caves

d) Lomas Rishi caves

Question : 2

With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to

a) An administrative functionary

b) A religious sect

c) As assembly of village elders

d) A style of temple construction

Question : 3

The Sun Temple of Modhera lies in which state?

a) Bengal

b) Gujarat

c) Bihar

d) Odisha

Question : 4

Which of the following classical works of literature were written during the Gupta Era?

1. Amarakosh
2. Kamasutra
3. Meghaduta
4. Mudrarakshasa

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) Only 2 and 3

c) Only 1 and 2

d) Only 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

The Seven Ratha Temple of Mahabalipuram was built by

a) Nandi Varman

b) Narasimha Varman

c) Mahendra Varman

d) Parmeshwar Varman

Question : 6

The temple of Bhubaneswar and Puri were built in

a) None of the above

b) Dravidian style

c) Nagara style

d) Besara style