Insights Static Quiz -424, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Solanki school of temple architecture.
- A unique feature of this school is the presence of step-tank, known as surya-kund in the proximity of the temple.
- Most of the temples are east-facing and designed such that every year, during the equinoxes, the sun rays fall directly into the central shrine.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Solanki School: In the north-western parts of India including Gujarat and Rajasthan, this school developed under the patronage of the Solanki rulers.
The temple walls were devoid of any carvings.
A unique feature of this school is the presence of step-tank, known as surya-kund in the proximity
of the temple.
Most of the temples are east-facing and designed such that every year, during the equinoxes, the sunrays fall directly into the central shrine.
Example: Modhera Sun temple, Gujarat (built in 1026–27 by Bhima-I).
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Solution: c)
Solanki School: In the north-western parts of India including Gujarat and Rajasthan, this school developed under the patronage of the Solanki rulers.
The temple walls were devoid of any carvings.
A unique feature of this school is the presence of step-tank, known as surya-kund in the proximity
of the temple.
Most of the temples are east-facing and designed such that every year, during the equinoxes, the sunrays fall directly into the central shrine.
Example: Modhera Sun temple, Gujarat (built in 1026–27 by Bhima-I).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Dravidian Style of Temple Architecture.
- Panchayatan style was not prevalent in Dravidian Style.
- There is only one vimana in the Dravidian architecture on top of the main temple like in Nagara architecture.
- The presence of a water tank inside the temple enclosure was a unique feature of the Dravidian style.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Dravidian Style of Temple Architecture:
The temple premise was laid out in the panchayatan style with a principal temple and four subsidiary shrines.
There is only one vimana in the Dravidian architecture on top of the main temple. The subsidiary shrines do not have vimanas, unlike in Nagara architecture.
The presence of a water tank inside the temple enclosure was a unique feature of the Dravidian style.
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Solution: a)
Dravidian Style of Temple Architecture:
The temple premise was laid out in the panchayatan style with a principal temple and four subsidiary shrines.
There is only one vimana in the Dravidian architecture on top of the main temple. The subsidiary shrines do not have vimanas, unlike in Nagara architecture.
The presence of a water tank inside the temple enclosure was a unique feature of the Dravidian style.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Temple architecture in South India began under the Pallava ruler Mahendravarman.
- Madurai School of temple architecture has Islamic Influence.
- The Meenakshi temple in Madurai has the tallest gopuram in the world.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Temple architecture in South India began under the Pallava ruler Mahendravarman.
The Nayaka school of architecture flourished under the Nayaka rulers in the period between 16th centuries and 18th centuries A.D. It was also knows as Madurai school. It was architecturally similar to the Dravidian style, but much larger in scope. It also has Islamic influence. The gopurams built under the Nayaka rulers were some of the largest gopurams. The Meenakshi temple in Madurai has the tallest gopuram in the world. The art of gopuram reached its climax in the Nayaka style.
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Solution: d)
Temple architecture in South India began under the Pallava ruler Mahendravarman.
The Nayaka school of architecture flourished under the Nayaka rulers in the period between 16th centuries and 18th centuries A.D. It was also knows as Madurai school. It was architecturally similar to the Dravidian style, but much larger in scope. It also has Islamic influence. The gopurams built under the Nayaka rulers were some of the largest gopurams. The Meenakshi temple in Madurai has the tallest gopuram in the world. The art of gopuram reached its climax in the Nayaka style.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Sculpture Place
- Arjuna’s Penance Mahabalipuram
- Vishnu reclining on the Ellora
Serpent Sheshnag
- Maheshmurti Elephanta
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution: c)
Arjuna’s Penance is one of the magnificent monuments of Mahabalipuram.
The Dashavatara Temple is an early 6th century Vishnu Hindu temple located at Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh. Famous sculpture of Vishnu reclining on the Serpent Sheshnag is found here.
The image of Maheshmurti at Elephanta dates back to the early sixth century CE.
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Solution: c)
Arjuna’s Penance is one of the magnificent monuments of Mahabalipuram.
The Dashavatara Temple is an early 6th century Vishnu Hindu temple located at Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh. Famous sculpture of Vishnu reclining on the Serpent Sheshnag is found here.
The image of Maheshmurti at Elephanta dates back to the early sixth century CE.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following pairs
List I List II
- Tabo Monastery : Himachal Pradesh
- Kardang Monastery : Southern India
- Rumtek Monastery : Himachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: c)
Tabo Monastery is located in the Tabo village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. It was founded in 996 CE in the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape.
Kardang Monastery or Gompa is a famous Drukpa Lineage monastery, and is the most important monastery the Lahaul valley, India. The monastery is a huge white building bedecked with prayer flags.
Rumtek Monastery is currently the largest in Sikkim. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Tabo Monastery is located in the Tabo village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. It was founded in 996 CE in the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape.
Kardang Monastery or Gompa is a famous Drukpa Lineage monastery, and is the most important monastery the Lahaul valley, India. The monastery is a huge white building bedecked with prayer flags.
Rumtek Monastery is currently the largest in Sikkim. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
