Static Quiz 20 July 2023
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Static Quiz 20 July 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the followings art and architecture belong to Pallavas?
1. The Shore Temple
2. The Arjuna Penance
3. Olakkannesvara TempleCorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the 3 belongs to Pallava dynasty.
• The Olakkannesvara Temple is in Mahabalipuram town, overlooking the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Kancheepuram District in Tamil Nadu, India. Like the Shore Temple, the Olakkannesvara Temple is a structural temple.
• Descent of the Ganges is a monument at Mamallapuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Chengalpattu district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Measuring 96 by 43 feet, it is a giant open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders.
• The Shore Temple is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD.
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the 3 belongs to Pallava dynasty.
• The Olakkannesvara Temple is in Mahabalipuram town, overlooking the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Kancheepuram District in Tamil Nadu, India. Like the Shore Temple, the Olakkannesvara Temple is a structural temple.• Descent of the Ganges is a monument at Mamallapuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Chengalpattu district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Measuring 96 by 43 feet, it is a giant open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders.
• The Shore Temple is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD.
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Question 2 of 5
Which of the following literary work’s by Banabhatta?
1. Harsha Charita
2. Kadambari
3. MahaviracharitaCorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
Mahaviracharita is by Bhavabhuti.
• The detailed about the works shown in the below table.
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
Mahaviracharita is by Bhavabhuti.
• The detailed about the works shown in the below table.
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Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following common element between the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora and Shore Temple at Mamallapuram?
CorrectAns;- c)
Explanation;-
• Kailasanatha temple at Ellora and the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram were built around the same time both are Gupta Period.
• The Kanchi Kailasanatha temple is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. Located in Tamil Nadu, India, it is a Hindu temple in the Tamil architectural style.
• It is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, and is known for its historical importance.
• The temple was built from 685-705 AD by a Rajasimha ruler of the Pallava Dynasty.
• The Shore Temple is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD.
IncorrectAns;- c)
Explanation;-
• Kailasanatha temple at Ellora and the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram were built around the same time both are Gupta Period.
• The Kanchi Kailasanatha temple is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. Located in Tamil Nadu, India, it is a Hindu temple in the Tamil architectural style.
• It is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, and is known for its historical importance.
• The temple was built from 685-705 AD by a Rajasimha ruler of the Pallava Dynasty.• The Shore Temple is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD.
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Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements regarding Harshavardhana art and architecture are incorrect?
1. Harshvardhana’s realm is associated with construction of numerous stupas and monasteries.
2. Harsha patronized the Nalanda University by his liberal endowments.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statement but both the statements are correct.
• The art and architectural contributions of Harsha’s period are very few and mostly followed the Guptas.
• Harshvardhana’s realm is associated with construction of numerous stupas and monasteries.
• Harsha patronized the Nalanda University by his liberal endowments.
• The brick temple of Lakshmana at Sirpur with its rich architecture is assigned to the period of Harsha.IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statement but both the statements are correct.
• The art and architectural contributions of Harsha’s period are very few and mostly followed the Guptas.
• Harshvardhana’s realm is associated with construction of numerous stupas and monasteries.
• Harsha patronized the Nalanda University by his liberal endowments.
• The brick temple of Lakshmana at Sirpur with its rich architecture is assigned to the period of Harsha. -
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are the author of “Aihole Prasasti”?
CorrectAns;- c) Ravikirti
Explanation;-
IncorrectAns;- c) Ravikirti
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