ancient indian architecture & literature quiz set 4 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The contemporary ruler of Kalhana, the author of Rajatarangini was

a) Jayachandra

b) Harsha

c) Jai Singh

d) Govindchandra

Question : 2

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 4 2 3 1

b) 2 3 4 1

c) 2 1 3 4

d) 1 3 4 2

Question : 3

The Nagara, the Dravida, the Vesara are

a) The three main musical gharanas prevalent in India

b) The three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified

c) The three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent

d) The three main styles of Indian temple architecture

Question : 4

Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut caves coexist at

a) Karle

b) Elephanta

c) Ajanta

d) Ellora

Question : 5

Ellora cave temples are related to

1. Hinduism
2. Buddhism
3. Jainism

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) Only 2

c) Only 1

d) 1 and 2

Question : 6

Saundarananda was the composition of

a) Bhaas

b) Banabhatta

c) Asvaghosa

d) Bhavbhuti