UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 5 June 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. The Gadag style of architecture is also called Western Chalukya architecture. Sun temple Konark is a famous example of Kalinga architecture. Maru-Gurjara architecture originated in Medieval India during the reign of Delhi Sultanate. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Statement 1: The Gadag style of architecture is also called Western Chalukya architecture. The style flourished for 150 years (1050 to 1200 CE). Some examples are the Saraswati temple in the Trikuteshwara temple complex at Gadag, the Doddabasappa Temple at Dambal, the Kasivisvesvara Temple at Lakkundi, and the Amriteshwara temple at Annigeri. Statement 2: The design which flourished in eastern Indian state of Odisha and Northern Andhra Pradesh are called Kalinga style of architecture. The prominent examples of Rekha Deula are Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar, Sun Temple of Konark and Jagannath Temple of Puri. Another prominent example is Khakhara Deula is Vaital Deula. Statement 3: Maru-Gurjara architecture originated somewhere in the 6th century in and around areas of Rajasthan. It shows the deep understanding of structures and refined skills of Rajasthani craftsmen of bygone era. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Statement 1: The Gadag style of architecture is also called Western Chalukya architecture. The style flourished for 150 years (1050 to 1200 CE). Some examples are the Saraswati temple in the Trikuteshwara temple complex at Gadag, the Doddabasappa Temple at Dambal, the Kasivisvesvara Temple at Lakkundi, and the Amriteshwara temple at Annigeri. Statement 2: The design which flourished in eastern Indian state of Odisha and Northern Andhra Pradesh are called Kalinga style of architecture. The prominent examples of Rekha Deula are Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar, Sun Temple of Konark and Jagannath Temple of Puri. Another prominent example is Khakhara Deula is Vaital Deula. Statement 3: Maru-Gurjara architecture originated somewhere in the 6th century in and around areas of Rajasthan. It shows the deep understanding of structures and refined skills of Rajasthani craftsmen of bygone era.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Gadag style of architecture is also called Western Chalukya architecture.

• Sun temple Konark is a famous example of Kalinga architecture.

• Maru-Gurjara architecture originated in Medieval India during the reign of Delhi Sultanate.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Statement 1: The Gadag style of architecture is also called Western Chalukya architecture. The style flourished for 150 years (1050 to 1200 CE). Some examples are the Saraswati temple in the Trikuteshwara temple complex at Gadag, the Doddabasappa Temple at Dambal, the Kasivisvesvara Temple at Lakkundi, and the Amriteshwara temple at Annigeri.

Statement 2: The design which flourished in eastern Indian state of Odisha and Northern Andhra Pradesh are called Kalinga style of architecture.

The prominent examples of Rekha Deula are Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar, Sun Temple of Konark and Jagannath Temple of Puri. Another prominent example is Khakhara Deula is Vaital Deula.

Statement 3: Maru-Gurjara architecture originated somewhere in the 6th century in and around areas of Rajasthan. It shows the deep understanding of structures and refined skills of Rajasthani craftsmen of bygone era.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Statement 2: The design which flourished in eastern Indian state of Odisha and Northern Andhra Pradesh are called Kalinga style of architecture.

The prominent examples of Rekha Deula are Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar, Sun Temple of Konark and Jagannath Temple of Puri. Another prominent example is Khakhara Deula is Vaital Deula.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following chronological order for the construction of the monuments is correct? 1. Taj Mahal 2. Qutab Minar 3. Agra Fort Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 3, 2, 1 b) 2, 1, 3 c) 1, 2, 3 d) 2, 3, 1 Correct Solution: d) Qutb ud Din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutb Minar’s first storey around 1192. In 1220, Aibak’s successor and son-in-law Shamsuddin Iltutmish completed a further three storeys. Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was built in 1573. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. Incorrect Solution: d) Qutb ud Din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutb Minar’s first storey around 1192. In 1220, Aibak’s successor and son-in-law Shamsuddin Iltutmish completed a further three storeys. Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was built in 1573. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following chronological order for the construction of the monuments is correct?

1.Taj Mahal 2. Qutab Minar 3. Agra Fort

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• a) 3, 2, 1

• b) 2, 1, 3

• c) 1, 2, 3

• d) 2, 3, 1

Solution: d)

Qutb ud Din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutb Minar’s first storey around 1192. In 1220, Aibak’s successor and son-in-law Shamsuddin Iltutmish completed a further three storeys.

Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was built in 1573. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan.

Solution: d)

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following monuments were constructed by Shah Jahan? Red Fort Panch Mahal Jama Masjid Bibi-ki-Maqbara How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Option 1 and 3 is correct. Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-I-Khas, Red Fort at Delhi, Jama Masjid, Taj Mahal were constructed by Shah Jahan. Panch Mahal is constructed by Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri and Bibi-ki-Maqbara is constructed by Aurangazeb. Incorrect Solution: b) Option 1 and 3 is correct. Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-I-Khas, Red Fort at Delhi, Jama Masjid, Taj Mahal were constructed by Shah Jahan. Panch Mahal is constructed by Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri and Bibi-ki-Maqbara is constructed by Aurangazeb.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following monuments were constructed by Shah Jahan?

• Panch Mahal

• Jama Masjid

• Bibi-ki-Maqbara

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: b)

Option 1 and 3 is correct.

Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-I-Khas, Red Fort at Delhi, Jama Masjid, Taj Mahal were constructed by Shah Jahan.

Panch Mahal is constructed by Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri and Bibi-ki-Maqbara is constructed by Aurangazeb.

Solution: b)

Option 1 and 3 is correct.

Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-I-Khas, Red Fort at Delhi, Jama Masjid, Taj Mahal were constructed by Shah Jahan.

Panch Mahal is constructed by Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri and Bibi-ki-Maqbara is constructed by Aurangazeb.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question An interesting feature of medieval India was the sarais which ringed cities and dotted a vast space of the Indian subcontinent. Sarais were Local private godowns which provided grain storage facility to adjoining farms Dargahs that hosted religious and spiritual discussions Select the correct answer using the codes below. a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) None of the above Correct Solution: d) Sarais were largely built on a simple square or rectangular plan and were meant to provide temporary accommodation to Indian and foreign travellers, pilgrims, merchants, traders, etc. In effect, sarais were public domains which thronged with people of varied cultural backgrounds. This led to cross-cultural interaction, influences and syncretic tendencies in the cultural mores of the times and at the level of the people. Incorrect Solution: d) Sarais were largely built on a simple square or rectangular plan and were meant to provide temporary accommodation to Indian and foreign travellers, pilgrims, merchants, traders, etc. In effect, sarais were public domains which thronged with people of varied cultural backgrounds. This led to cross-cultural interaction, influences and syncretic tendencies in the cultural mores of the times and at the level of the people.

#### 4. Question

An interesting feature of medieval India was the sarais which ringed cities and dotted a vast space of the Indian subcontinent. Sarais were

• Local private godowns which provided grain storage facility to adjoining farms

• Dargahs that hosted religious and spiritual discussions

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) None of the above

Solution: d)

Sarais were largely built on a simple square or rectangular plan and were meant to provide temporary accommodation to Indian and foreign travellers, pilgrims, merchants, traders, etc.

In effect, sarais were public domains which thronged with people of varied cultural backgrounds. This led to cross-cultural interaction, influences and syncretic tendencies in the cultural mores of the times and at the level of the people.

Solution: d)

Sarais were largely built on a simple square or rectangular plan and were meant to provide temporary accommodation to Indian and foreign travellers, pilgrims, merchants, traders, etc.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Chalukyan architecture. They built cave temples depicting both religious and secular themes. No Chalukyan age mural paintings can be found. The temples under the Chalukyas are an example of the Vesara style of architecture. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Chalukyas ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. They built cave temples depicting both religious and secular themes. The temples had beautiful mural paintings also. The temples under the Chalukyas are a good example of the Vesara style of architecture. This is also called the Deccan style or Karnataka Dravida or Chalukyan style. It is a combination of Dravida and Nagara styles. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Chalukyas ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. They built cave temples depicting both religious and secular themes. The temples had beautiful mural paintings also. The temples under the Chalukyas are a good example of the Vesara style of architecture. This is also called the Deccan style or Karnataka Dravida or Chalukyan style. It is a combination of Dravida and Nagara styles.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Chalukyan architecture.

• They built cave temples depicting both religious and secular themes.

• No Chalukyan age mural paintings can be found.

• The temples under the Chalukyas are an example of the Vesara style of architecture.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Chalukyas ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries.

They built cave temples depicting both religious and secular themes. The temples had beautiful mural paintings also.

The temples under the Chalukyas are a good example of the Vesara style of architecture. This is also called the Deccan style or Karnataka Dravida or Chalukyan style. It is a combination of Dravida and Nagara styles.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Chalukyas ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries.

They built cave temples depicting both religious and secular themes. The temples had beautiful mural paintings also.

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