ancient indian architecture & literature quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Elephanta caves were mainly sculptured for which of the following devotees?

a) Vaishnava

b) Jain

c) Buddhist

d) Shaiva

Question : 2

What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?

1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.

a) None of the statements given above is correct

b) Only 3

c) Only 1 and 2

d) Only 1 and 3

Question : 3

Name the source that is silent about the trade routes of ancient India

a) All of the above

b) Milindpanha

c) Sangam Sahitya

d) Jataka Tales

Question : 4

Among the four works mentioned below which one is encyclopedic in nature?

a) Ashtangahidayam

b) Siddhantasiromani

c) Amarakosha

d) Brihat Samhita

Question : 5

Which of the following works were authored by Harsha?

1. Priyadarshika
2. Nagananda
3. Harshacharita
4. Ratnavali

a) 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 6

Match the following.

a) 3 1 2 4

b) 2 4 1 3

c) 2 4 3 1

d) 4 2 1 3