ancient indian architecture & literature Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 1 [IAS (Pre) 2014]

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 [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2011]

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 [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1992]

Which one of the following Sun Temples is located in Patan, Gujarat?

a) Martand

b) Dakshinark

c) Modhera

d) Konark

Question : 5 [UPPCS (Pre) 1991]

The Temple of Kandariya Mahadev at Khajuraho was built by

a) Chandela

b) Chedi

c) Paramara

d) Rashtrakuta