UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 28 February 2025
Kartavya Desk Staff
UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 28 February 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.
Why Participate in the UPSC Static Quiz?
Participating in daily quizzes helps reinforce your knowledge and identify areas that need improvement. Regular practice will enhance your recall abilities and boost your confidence for the examination. By covering various topics throughout the week, you ensure a comprehensive revision of the syllabus.
#### Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
#### Information
Best of Luck! 🙂
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
#### Categories
• Not categorized 0%
• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. This temple dates back to early eleventh century. It was built by Raja Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty. There is a massive rectangular stepped tank which is perhaps the grandest temple tank in India. The above statements refer to a) Laxman Temple, Khajuraho b) Dashavatara temple, Deogarh c) Sun temple, Konark d) Sun temple, Modhera Correct Solution: d) The Sun temple at Modhera dates back to early eleventh century and was built by Raja Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty in 1026. The Solankis were a branch of the later Chalukyas. There is a massive rectangular stepped tank called the surya kund in front of it. Proximity of sacred architecture to a water body such as a tank, a river or a pond has been noticed right from the earliest times. By the early eleventh century they had become a part of many temples. This hundred-squaremetre rectangular pond is perhaps the grandest temple tank in India. A hundred and eight miniature shrines are carved in between the steps inside the tank. Incorrect Solution: d) The Sun temple at Modhera dates back to early eleventh century and was built by Raja Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty in 1026. The Solankis were a branch of the later Chalukyas. There is a massive rectangular stepped tank called the surya kund in front of it. Proximity of sacred architecture to a water body such as a tank, a river or a pond has been noticed right from the earliest times. By the early eleventh century they had become a part of many temples. This hundred-squaremetre rectangular pond is perhaps the grandest temple tank in India. A hundred and eight miniature shrines are carved in between the steps inside the tank.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements.
• This temple dates back to early eleventh century.
• It was built by Raja Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty.
• There is a massive rectangular stepped tank which is perhaps the grandest temple tank in India.
The above statements refer to
• a) Laxman Temple, Khajuraho
• b) Dashavatara temple, Deogarh
• c) Sun temple, Konark
• d) Sun temple, Modhera
Solution: d)
• The Sun temple at Modhera dates back to early eleventh century and was built by Raja Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty in 1026. The Solankis were a branch of the later Chalukyas. There is a massive rectangular stepped tank called the surya kund in front of it. Proximity of sacred architecture to a water body such as a tank, a river or a pond has been noticed right from the earliest times.
• By the early eleventh century they had become a part of many temples. This hundred-squaremetre rectangular pond is perhaps the grandest temple tank in India. A hundred and eight miniature shrines are carved in between the steps inside the tank.
Solution: d)
• The Sun temple at Modhera dates back to early eleventh century and was built by Raja Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty in 1026. The Solankis were a branch of the later Chalukyas. There is a massive rectangular stepped tank called the surya kund in front of it. Proximity of sacred architecture to a water body such as a tank, a river or a pond has been noticed right from the earliest times.
• By the early eleventh century they had become a part of many temples. This hundred-squaremetre rectangular pond is perhaps the grandest temple tank in India. A hundred and eight miniature shrines are carved in between the steps inside the tank.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question What is/are common between the teachings of Buddhism and Jainism? Penance and extreme austerity to punish the body. To practice ahimsa and abstain from acquiring precious metals like Gold and Silver. Acceptance of the theory that God exists and it has multiple aspects. Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2 b) 2 only c) 1, 3 d) 2, 3 Correct Solution: b) Right Knowledge (as per Mahavira) is the acceptance of the theory that there is no God and that the world has been existing without a creator and that all objects possess a soul. Buddhism sheds any discussion on God and soul as futile. Buddha also taught that the soul does not exist, so there is no meeting ground in this case. Right conduct (Jainism) refers to the observance of the five great vows such as not to injure life, not to lie, not to steal, not to acquire property and not to lead an immoral life. Buddhism also forbids its monks from acquiring property (that may bring a sense of ego and pride to its monks and nuns) and injuring life. Only Jainism advocates extreme penance, Buddhism preaches moderation. Incorrect Solution: b) Right Knowledge (as per Mahavira) is the acceptance of the theory that there is no God and that the world has been existing without a creator and that all objects possess a soul. Buddhism sheds any discussion on God and soul as futile. Buddha also taught that the soul does not exist, so there is no meeting ground in this case. Right conduct (Jainism) refers to the observance of the five great vows such as not to injure life, not to lie, not to steal, not to acquire property and not to lead an immoral life. Buddhism also forbids its monks from acquiring property (that may bring a sense of ego and pride to its monks and nuns) and injuring life. Only Jainism advocates extreme penance, Buddhism preaches moderation.
#### 2. Question
What is/are common between the teachings of Buddhism and Jainism?
• Penance and extreme austerity to punish the body.
• To practice ahimsa and abstain from acquiring precious metals like Gold and Silver.
• Acceptance of the theory that God exists and it has multiple aspects.
Select the correct answer code:
Solution: b)
• Right Knowledge (as per Mahavira) is the acceptance of the theory that there is no God and that the world has been existing without a creator and that all objects possess a soul.
• Buddhism sheds any discussion on God and soul as futile. Buddha also taught that the soul does not exist, so there is no meeting ground in this case.
• Right conduct (Jainism) refers to the observance of the five great vows such as not to injure life, not to lie, not to steal, not to acquire property and not to lead an immoral life.
• Buddhism also forbids its monks from acquiring property (that may bring a sense of ego and pride to its monks and nuns) and injuring life.
• Only Jainism advocates extreme penance, Buddhism preaches moderation.
Solution: b)
• Right Knowledge (as per Mahavira) is the acceptance of the theory that there is no God and that the world has been existing without a creator and that all objects possess a soul.
• Buddhism sheds any discussion on God and soul as futile. Buddha also taught that the soul does not exist, so there is no meeting ground in this case.
• Right conduct (Jainism) refers to the observance of the five great vows such as not to injure life, not to lie, not to steal, not to acquire property and not to lead an immoral life.
• Buddhism also forbids its monks from acquiring property (that may bring a sense of ego and pride to its monks and nuns) and injuring life.
• Only Jainism advocates extreme penance, Buddhism preaches moderation.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The prominent construction works undertaken during Akbar’s reign are: Buland Darwaza Ibadat Khana Agra Fort Select the correct answer code: a) 2 only b) 1, 2 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: d) Akbar took a keen interest in the development of art and architecture during his reign. The principal feature of the constructions during Akbar’s reign was the use of red sandstone. Some of the prominent construction works undertaken during Akbar’s reign are described below: Agra Fort It was one of the first constructions started during the reign of Akbar. However, most of the structures present inside the fort were done during the reign of Shah Jahan. Fatehpur Sikri One of the highlights of Indo-Islamic architecture was the creation of a new capital city by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri. Some of the important buildings inside the city are: Buland Darwaza Salim Chisti’s tomb Panch Mahal Jodha Bai’s palace or Mariam-uz-Zamani’s Palace Ibadat Khana Pachisi Court Hiran Minar Incorrect Solution: d) Akbar took a keen interest in the development of art and architecture during his reign. The principal feature of the constructions during Akbar’s reign was the use of red sandstone. Some of the prominent construction works undertaken during Akbar’s reign are described below: Agra Fort It was one of the first constructions started during the reign of Akbar. However, most of the structures present inside the fort were done during the reign of Shah Jahan. Fatehpur Sikri One of the highlights of Indo-Islamic architecture was the creation of a new capital city by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri. Some of the important buildings inside the city are: Buland Darwaza Salim Chisti’s tomb Panch Mahal Jodha Bai’s palace or Mariam-uz-Zamani’s Palace Ibadat Khana Pachisi Court Hiran Minar
#### 3. Question
The prominent construction works undertaken during Akbar’s reign are:
• Buland Darwaza
• Ibadat Khana
Select the correct answer code:
• d) 1, 2, 3
Solution: d)
• Akbar took a keen interest in the development of art and architecture during his reign. The principal feature of the constructions during Akbar’s reign was the use of red sandstone.
• Some of the prominent construction works undertaken during Akbar’s reign are described below:
Agra Fort
• It was one of the first constructions started during the reign of Akbar. However, most of the structures present inside the fort were done during the reign of Shah Jahan.
Fatehpur Sikri
• One of the highlights of Indo-Islamic architecture was the creation of a new capital city by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri.
Some of the important buildings inside the city are:
• Buland Darwaza
• Salim Chisti’s tomb
• Panch Mahal
• Jodha Bai’s palace or Mariam-uz-Zamani’s
• Ibadat Khana
• Pachisi Court
• Hiran Minar
Solution: d)
• Akbar took a keen interest in the development of art and architecture during his reign. The principal feature of the constructions during Akbar’s reign was the use of red sandstone.
• Some of the prominent construction works undertaken during Akbar’s reign are described below:
Agra Fort
• It was one of the first constructions started during the reign of Akbar. However, most of the structures present inside the fort were done during the reign of Shah Jahan.
Fatehpur Sikri
• One of the highlights of Indo-Islamic architecture was the creation of a new capital city by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri.
Some of the important buildings inside the city are:
• Buland Darwaza
• Salim Chisti’s tomb
• Panch Mahal
• Jodha Bai’s palace or Mariam-uz-Zamani’s
• Ibadat Khana
• Pachisi Court
• Hiran Minar
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Rekhapida, Pidhadeul and khakra are the architectural features of the temples of a) Assam b) Odisha c) Tamil Nadu d) West Bengal Correct Solution: b) The temples of Odisha are known for their distinct architectural styles, which are broadly classified into three types: Rekhapida, Pidhadeul, and Khakra. These architectural styles are primarily seen in the temples built during the Kalinga period. Rekhapida (Rekha Deul): Characterized by a tall, curvilinear tower (Shikhara), commonly seen in sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha) of temples like the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar. Pidhadeul (Pidha Deul): Identified by a pyramidal roof with horizontal steps, usually covering the assembly hall (Jagamohana). Khakra Deul: Rectangular in shape with a barrel-vaulted roof, resembling Dravidian Gopurams, primarily used for temples dedicated to female deities like Chausath Yogini Temple. Incorrect Solution: b) The temples of Odisha are known for their distinct architectural styles, which are broadly classified into three types: Rekhapida, Pidhadeul, and Khakra. These architectural styles are primarily seen in the temples built during the Kalinga period. Rekhapida (Rekha Deul): Characterized by a tall, curvilinear tower (Shikhara), commonly seen in sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha) of temples like the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar. Pidhadeul (Pidha Deul): Identified by a pyramidal roof with horizontal steps, usually covering the assembly hall (Jagamohana). Khakra Deul: Rectangular in shape with a barrel-vaulted roof, resembling Dravidian Gopurams, primarily used for temples dedicated to female deities like Chausath Yogini Temple.
#### 4. Question
Rekhapida, Pidhadeul and khakra are the architectural features of the temples of
• c) Tamil Nadu
• d) West Bengal
Solution: b)
The temples of Odisha are known for their distinct architectural styles, which are broadly classified into three types: Rekhapida, Pidhadeul, and Khakra. These architectural styles are primarily seen in the temples built during the Kalinga period.
• Rekhapida (Rekha Deul): Characterized by a tall, curvilinear tower (Shikhara), commonly seen in sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha) of temples like the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar.
• Pidhadeul (Pidha Deul): Identified by a pyramidal roof with horizontal steps, usually covering the assembly hall (Jagamohana).
• Khakra Deul: Rectangular in shape with a barrel-vaulted roof, resembling Dravidian Gopurams, primarily used for temples dedicated to female deities like Chausath Yogini Temple.
Solution: b)
The temples of Odisha are known for their distinct architectural styles, which are broadly classified into three types: Rekhapida, Pidhadeul, and Khakra. These architectural styles are primarily seen in the temples built during the Kalinga period.
• Rekhapida (Rekha Deul): Characterized by a tall, curvilinear tower (Shikhara), commonly seen in sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha) of temples like the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar.
• Pidhadeul (Pidha Deul): Identified by a pyramidal roof with horizontal steps, usually covering the assembly hall (Jagamohana).
• Khakra Deul: Rectangular in shape with a barrel-vaulted roof, resembling Dravidian Gopurams, primarily used for temples dedicated to female deities like Chausath Yogini Temple.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. This Veda is also known as Brahma Veda It focuses on treatment of several ailments It is mostly concerned with peace and prosperity of the human society The above statements refer to a) Rig Veda b) Sama Veda c) Atharva Veda d) Yajur Veda Correct Solution: c) Atharva Veda This Veda is also known as Brahma Veda and has been attributed to two rishis called Atharvah and Angira, respectively. While it is mostly concerned with peace and prosperity of the human society and covers all aspects of a man’s daily life, it specifically focuses on treatment of several ailments. The book is known to prescribe treatment for almost 99 diseases. Incorrect Solution: c) Atharva Veda This Veda is also known as Brahma Veda and has been attributed to two rishis called Atharvah and Angira, respectively. While it is mostly concerned with peace and prosperity of the human society and covers all aspects of a man’s daily life, it specifically focuses on treatment of several ailments. The book is known to prescribe treatment for almost 99 diseases.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements.
• This Veda is also known as Brahma Veda
• It focuses on treatment of several ailments
• It is mostly concerned with peace and prosperity of the human society
The above statements refer to
• a) Rig Veda
• b) Sama Veda
• c) Atharva Veda
• d) Yajur Veda
Solution: c)
Atharva Veda
This Veda is also known as Brahma Veda and has been attributed to two rishis called Atharvah and Angira, respectively. While it is mostly concerned with peace and prosperity of the human society and covers all aspects of a man’s daily life, it specifically focuses on treatment of several ailments. The book is known to prescribe treatment for almost 99 diseases.
Solution: c)
Atharva Veda
This Veda is also known as Brahma Veda and has been attributed to two rishis called Atharvah and Angira, respectively. While it is mostly concerned with peace and prosperity of the human society and covers all aspects of a man’s daily life, it specifically focuses on treatment of several ailments. The book is known to prescribe treatment for almost 99 diseases.
Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates
Join our Twitter Channel HERE
Follow our Instagram Channel HERE
Stay Consistent
Consistency is key in UPSC preparation. By making the UPSC Static Quiz a part of your daily routine, you will steadily improve your knowledge base and exam readiness. Join us every day to tackle new questions and make your journey towards UPSC success more structured and effective.