ancient indian architecture & literature Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 1 [Uttarakhand PCS (Mains) 2006]

Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshashila located?

a) Ravi and Beas

b) Jhelum and Chenab

c) Indus and Jhelum

d) Chenab and Ravi

Question : 2 [MPPCS (Pre) 2005, 2010]

Which dynasty gave India its famous temples of Khajuraho?

a) Holkars

b) Mauryas

c) Paramara

d) Chandelas

Question : 3 [Meghalaya PSC (Pre) 2018]

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

a) Mahabalipuram Temple - Rashtrakutas

b) Meenakshi Temple - Pallavas

c) Ellora Caves - Shakas

d) Khajuraho Temple - Chandelas

Question : 4 [IAS (Pre) 2013]

Consider the following historical places

1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa

a) None of these

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 1

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5 [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

Who of the following is especially known for his contribution in the field of Algebra?

a) Lall

b) Brahmagupta

c) Aryabhatta

d) Bhaskar