(GIST OF YOJANA) MCQs on Art & Architecture

[December-2022]

MCQs on Art & Architecture

Q.1 Arrange the following components of temple architecture in the correct sequence while entering a Nagara Style temple.

1. Garbhagriha

2. Mandapa

3. Antarala

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1-2-3

(b) 2-3-1

(c) 1-3-2

(d) 3-2-1

Correct Ans. B

Q.2 Which of the following temples forms the part of the temple complex at Mahabalipuram?

1. Shore temple

2. Ganesh Rath temple

3. Lad Khan temple

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Ans. A

Q.3 Consider the following statements about the Dravida style:

1. The main feature of this style was the building of many storeys above the Garbhagriha.

2. A Mandap, with elaborately carved pillars and a flat roof, was generally placed in front of the sanctum.

3. The Kailasanath temple at Kanchipuram is an example of the style.

4. A Gopuram is the entrance gateway to a temple enclosure in the Dravida style.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Ans. D

Q.4 Consider the following statements about Mahabalipuram:

1. The site has monuments constructed during the reign of the Chola kings.

2. The site has both structural and rockcut temples.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Ans. B

Q.5 Consider the following statements about the Vijayanagar Dynasty:

1. Their style of architecture is called the Provida style.

2. There was incorporation of the Islamic elements in the architecture of Vijayanagar.

3. Amman shrines were added to the temples, which acted as the platforms for performance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Ans. A

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