1. The preaching of which medieval saint are compiled in 'Abhang"?
- Dadu
- Tukaram
- Namdev
- Ravidas
Answer: Tukaram
2. The Elephanta Caves are predominantly dedicated to which of these Hindu deity?
- Vishnu
- Krishna
- Shiva
- Brahma
Answer: Shiva
3. Which of the following features of Indian temples resembles pylons of the Egyptian temples?
- Lat
- Vimana
- Gopura
- Shikhara
Answer: Gopura
4. Nipponzon Myohoji Buddhist temple or commonly called Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa was established by who among the following?
- Fuji Guru
- Ashoka
- King Devanampiyatissa
- Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: Fuji Guru
5. Who was the successor of Shahjehan Begum, the ruler of Bhopal, who provided money for the preservation of the ancient site Sanchi?
- Chand Bibi
- Mariam-uz-Zamani
- Razia Sultana
- Sultan Jehan Begum
Answer: Sultan Jehan Begum
6. Rana Kumbha built the nine-storyed "Vijay-Stambha" and dedicated it to which worshipped God?
- Shiva
- Hanuman
- Ram
- Vishnu
Answer: Vishnu
7. Who built the Vijay Stambh in Chittorgarh?
- Rana Udai Singh
- Rana Sanga
- Ratan Singh
- Rana Kumbha
Answer: Rana Kumbha
8. How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Answer: Only one
9. The Mahaparinirvana image of Buddha was inscribed in which of the cave of the Ajanta?
- Cave No.19
- Cave No.5
- Cave No.11
- Cave No.26
Answer: Cave No.26
10. The stupa built on the relics of Buddha’s famous disciples Sariputra and Maudgalyayana is located at:
- Sanchi
- Bharhut
- Sarnath
- Kusinagara
Answer: Sanchi
11. Which ruler of ancient India built the famous Mahabodhi Temple of Bodhgaya, Bihar?
- Ajatshatru
- Ashoka
- Devapala
- Dharmapala
Answer: Ashoka
12. Which one of the following places was not the centre of learning during early medieval period?
- Taxila
- Uddantapur
- Vikramashila
- Nalanda
Answer: Taxila
13. The Vengi school of art is better known as
- Gandhara school of art
- Mathura school of art
- Amravati school of art
- Aihole school of art
Answer: Amravati school of art
14. The Amravati School of art flourished during the time period of which dynasty?
- Pallava Dynasty
- Chola Dynasty
- Pandya Dynasty
- Satvahana Dynasty
Answer: Satvahana Dynasty
15. Pancha mahal is located in:
- Agra
- Delhi
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Sikandara
Answer: Fatehpur Sikri
16. To commemorate his victory over Gujarat, Akbar built 'Gate of Magnificence' the highest gateway of India at Fatehpur Sikri. What is another name for this gateway?
- Kashmiri Gate
- Buland Darwaza
- India Gate
- Gateway of India
Answer: Buland Darwaza
17. Which of the following places in India would you visit to see Mughal emperor Humayun's library?
- New Delhi
- Aligarh
- Aurangabad
- Agra
Answer: New Delhi
18. The three architectural traditions in India are ____________
- riti, guna ,dosa
- saiva , brahma , maya
- rupaka , yamaka ,upama
- none of these
Answer: saiva , brahma , maya
19. The Amravati School of art flourished during the time period of which dynasty?
- Pallava Dynasty
- Chola Dynasty
- Pandya Dynasty
- More than one of the above
Answer: None of the above
20. The Lomas Rishi Cave built by Asoka was dedicated to which religious sect?
- Buddhists
- Jains
- Ajivikas
- Brahmans
Answer: Ajivikas
21. Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?
- Shikara
- Gopura
- Vimana
- Mandapa
Answer: Gopura
22. Which modern architecture is seen in Puducherry, Bengal, Karaikal, Mahe, etc.?
- Portuguese architecture
- French architecture
- British architecture
- Dutch architecture
Answer: French architecture
23. In which of the following rock cut caves eleven headed Bodhisattava image is depicted?
- Ajanta
- Ellora
- Kanheri
- Karle
Answer: Kanheri
24. Which world heritage site comprises of the Alai Darwaza Gate?
- Humayun's Tomb
- Mahabodhi Temple Complex
- Qutub Minar
- Red Fort Complex
Answer: Qutub Minar
25. Visnudharmottarapurana presents the _____________ architectural tradition.
- saiva
- maya
- brahma
- none of these
Answer: brahma
26. The image of Mahesh Murthi is found in ________.
- Ellora Caves
- Elephanta Caves
- Dashavatar Temple
- Bhitargaon Temple
Answer: Elephanta Caves
27. The famous Bronze sculpture of ‘Nataraj’ was found during the time period of the ________ dynasty.
- Pallava
- Gupta
- Chola
- Maurya
Answer: Chola
28. Which architecture is also known as arch architecture?
- Indo-Islamic architecture
- Indo-Greek architecture
- Indo-Japanese architecture
- None of these
Answer: Indo-Islamic architecture
29. The traditional rod puppet of Bihar is known as ______.
- Bommalattam
- Sakhi Kundhei
- Malasutri Bhaulya
- Yampuri
Answer: Yampuri
30. The Alai-Darwaza of Delhi was built by ______
- Iltutmish
- Qutb-ud-din Aibak
- Aram Shah
- Alauddin Khilji
Answer: Alauddin Khilji
31. Which of the following architectural wonders was not constructed in the 12th Century A.D.?
- Suntemple of Konark
- Temple of Khajuraho
- Angkor Vat
- Notre Darn, the Paris
Answer: Suntemple of Konark
32. The Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves were attributed to which religious sect?
- Buddhists
- Jains
- Brahmans
- Ajivikas
Answer: Jains
33. The most gigantic rock-cut Bahubali image is located in
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Kerala
Answer: Karnataka
34. Who among the following was instrumental in designing New Delhi in collaboration with Edwin Lutyens?
- John Abel
- Thomas Warr Attwood
- Simon Basil
- Herbert Baker
Answer: Herbert Baker
35. Who built the Red Fort at Agra?
- Bahadur Shah Zafar
- Shahjahan
- Babar
- Akbar
Answer: Akbar
36. Rang Mahal is the part of which of these cave?
- Bedsa Caves
- Bagh Caves
- Kanheri Caves
- Karla Caves
Answer: Bagh Caves
37. The famous temple of Sun-God at Konark was built by
- Choda Ganga
- Narasimha I
- Kapilendra
- Purusottama
Answer: Narasimha I
38. Which European company brought the Iberian style of architecture to India?
- Dutch
- French
- Portuguese
- British
Answer: Portuguese
39. The terracotta art of ancient India was redefined at its best under the patronage of which dynasty?
- Sunga Dynasty
- Mauryan Dynasty
- Gupta Dynasty
- Kushan Dynasty
Answer: Sunga Dynasty
40. Shah Jahan's daughter _______ participated in many architectural project of the new capital of Shahjahanabad (Delhi).
- Gulbadan Begum
- Roshanara
- Jahanara
- Begum Ishrat
Answer: Jahanara
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