Set 3 | Important Indian Art, Architecture and Sculpture Objectives
Indian Art, Architecture and Sculpture are an integral part of Indian Art and Culture, which is extremely beneficial for various examinations such as Civil services, State exams, SSCs, Railways, Banking and other One day exams. It provides a great opportunity to gain knowledge about the country’s history in order to excel in these competitive fields. Objectives on Indian Art and Culture for competitive exams.
MCQs on Indian Art, Architecture and Sculpture – Objective Questions and Answers
Q21. Where and how many caves are there in Ellora?
[A] Maharashtra and 32
[B] Madhya Pradesh and 34
[C] Maharashtra and 34
[D] Rajasthan and 30
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Correct Answer is C.
Ellora consist of 34 caves that consist of monasteries and temples that are dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. It is located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
Q22. How many of Buddhist caves are there in Ellora?
[A] 17
[B] 12
[C] 5
[D] 10
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Correct Answer is B.
There are 12 Buddhist caves(1-12 caves), 17 Hindu caves(13-29 caves), 5 Jain Caves(30-34 caves). Buddhist caves are big in size and are of single, double and triple storeys while Ajanta has excavated double storeys caves.
Q23. Which Ellora cave features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world?
[A] Cave no. 15
[B] Cave no. 14
[C] Cave no. 16
[D] Cave no. 33
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Correct Answer is C.
Cave no. 16 of Ellora cave features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, Kailasha temple dedicated to Shiva built by the King Krishna I of Rashtrakuta dynasty.
Cave no. 15 of Ellora cave depicts the Dashavatara, Cave no. 14 of Ellora cave depicts Ravana ki Khai and Cave no. 33 depicts Jagannatha Sabha(second largest Jain cave at Ellora).
Q24. Bagh caves of Madhya Pradesh are famous for?
[A] Buddhist art
[B] Hinduism art
[C] Jainism art
[D] Shaivite faith
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Correct answer is A.
Bagh caves are situated in the vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh. They are the excellent example of Buddhist art and architecture in India.
Q25. How many Viharas and Chaityas are in Ajanta caves?
[A] 26, 3
[B] 25, 4
[C] 24, 5
[D] 23, 6
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Correct Answer is B.
There are 25 Viharas in Ajanta Caves. Viharas are the residential place or caves. And 4 Chaityas in Ajanta Caves. Chaityas are the Prayer hall.
Q26. In which caves, Western kshatrapas, Satavahanas and Abhiras are mentioned?
[A] Junagadh Caves
[B] Ellora Caves
[C] Ajanta Caves
[D] Nashik Caves
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Correct Answer is D.
Nashik caves have 24 caves and western kshatrapas, satavahanas and abhiras are mentioned in the caves. Most of the caves are Viharas except for the 18th cave which is a chaitya.
Q27. In which cave, biggest rock cut chaitya hall was excavated?
[A] Karla Cave
[B] Ellora Caves
[C] Ajanta Caves
[D] Mandapeshwar caves
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Correct Answer is A.
Karla cave is the largest Hinayana Buddhist chaitya in India. Cave consist of an open courtyard, apsidal vault-roof chaitya hall with pillars and a stupa at the back. Chaitya is decorated with human and animal figures.
Q28. Which cave is converted into a Christian cave by the Portuguese?
[A] Junagadh caves
[B] Mandapeshwar Caves
[C] Nashik caves
[D] Ellora Caves
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Correct Answer is B.
Mandapeshwar caves are also known as Montperir caves. Located near Mount Poinsur in Borivali on the banks of River Dhaisa. Mandapeshwar caves are dedicated to shiva and dating back to 8th century. These caves were converted into Christian cave by Portuguese.
Q29. Which Gupta temple architecture is a rare example of a Hindu temple constructed entirely of brick?
[A] Brihadishwara temple
[B] Dasavatar temple
[C] Bhitargaon temple
[D] Vishnu temple
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Correct Answer is C.
Temple at Bhitargaon in Uttar Pradesh is one of the most complete surviving Gupta temples. Dating back to 5th century CE. Temple is four-sided and has a curved shikhara tower.
Q30. Which temple is based on Panchayatana style?
[A] Lakshmana temple
[B] Lingaraja temple
[C] A & B
[D] Brahadeeshwarer temple
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Correct Answer is C.
Panchayatana style is the style in which there is a main shrine is built on a rectangular plinth with four subsidiary shrines that are smaller than main shrine. Lakshmana temple in Khajuraho, Lingraja temple in Bhubaneswar, Mahadeva temple in Khajuraho, Brahmeswara temple in Bhubaneswar.
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