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

Question : 1

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 : 2

The Sun Temple of Modhera lies in which state?

a) Bengal

b) Gujarat

c) Bihar

d) Odisha

Question : 3

‘Nagananda’, ‘Ratnavali’ and ‘Priyadarshika’ was written by

a) Harshavardhana

b) Vishakha Datta

c) Bana Bhatta

d) Vatsyayan

Question : 4

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the given code.

a) 2 3 4 1

b) 2 1 4 3

c) 1 2 4 3

d) 1 2 3 4

Question : 5

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 : 6

The Seven Ratha Temple of Mahabalipuram was built by

a) Nandi Varman

b) Narasimha Varman

c) Mahendra Varman

d) Parmeshwar Varman