UPSC Static Quiz – Art & Culture : 26 August 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The earliest rock-cut caves in India are attributed to which of the following rulers? a) Ashoka and Chandragupta Maurya b) Ashoka and Kanishka c) Ashoka and his grandson Dasaratha d) Ashoka and Harshavardhana Correct Solution: c) The earliest rock-cut caves are attributed to Ashoka and his grandson Dasaratha. The early Buddhist architecture covers the period from the 2ndcentury BC to the 2nd century AD. The excavations belonging to this period mostly consists of- the chaitya, viharas. They were mostly constructed of wood. Examplesof the early Buddhist architecture can still be seen at Karla, Kanheri, Nasik, Bhaja and Bedsa and at Ajanta. Incorrect Solution: c) The earliest rock-cut caves are attributed to Ashoka and his grandson Dasaratha. The early Buddhist architecture covers the period from the 2ndcentury BC to the 2nd century AD. The excavations belonging to this period mostly consists of- the chaitya, viharas. They were mostly constructed of wood. Examplesof the early Buddhist architecture can still be seen at Karla, Kanheri, Nasik, Bhaja and Bedsa and at Ajanta.
#### 1. Question
The earliest rock-cut caves in India are attributed to which of the following rulers?
• a) Ashoka and Chandragupta Maurya
• b) Ashoka and Kanishka
• c) Ashoka and his grandson Dasaratha
• d) Ashoka and Harshavardhana
Solution: c)
• The earliest rock-cut caves are attributed to Ashoka and his grandson Dasaratha.
• The early Buddhist architecture covers the period from the 2ndcentury BC to the 2nd century AD. The excavations belonging to this period mostly consists of- the chaitya, viharas. They were mostly constructed of wood.
• Examplesof the early Buddhist architecture can still be seen at Karla, Kanheri, Nasik, Bhaja and Bedsa and at Ajanta.
Solution: c)
• The earliest rock-cut caves are attributed to Ashoka and his grandson Dasaratha.
• The early Buddhist architecture covers the period from the 2ndcentury BC to the 2nd century AD. The excavations belonging to this period mostly consists of- the chaitya, viharas. They were mostly constructed of wood.
• Examplesof the early Buddhist architecture can still be seen at Karla, Kanheri, Nasik, Bhaja and Bedsa and at Ajanta.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following is NOT a site associated with early Buddhist rock-cut architecture? a) Karla b) Nasik c) Bhaja d) Sanchi Correct Solution: d) Sanchi is primarily known for its stupas and other structures, but it is not associated with early rock-cut architecture like the caves at Karla, Nasik, and Bhaja. Incorrect Solution: d) Sanchi is primarily known for its stupas and other structures, but it is not associated with early rock-cut architecture like the caves at Karla, Nasik, and Bhaja.
#### 2. Question
Which of the following is NOT a site associated with early Buddhist rock-cut architecture?
Solution: d)
Sanchi is primarily known for its stupas and other structures, but it is not associated with early rock-cut architecture like the caves at Karla, Nasik, and Bhaja.
Solution: d)
Sanchi is primarily known for its stupas and other structures, but it is not associated with early rock-cut architecture like the caves at Karla, Nasik, and Bhaja.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Jogeshwari Caves: The Jogeshwari Caves are located within the island of Salsette. They are among the earliest examples of Mahayana Buddhism in India. Brahmanical shrines are also found within these caves. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Jogeshwari caves These caves are located within the island of Salsette They belong to the last stages of Mahayana Buddhism Brahmanical shrines are also found here They belong to the second half of the 8thcentury Incorrect Solution: b) Jogeshwari caves These caves are located within the island of Salsette They belong to the last stages of Mahayana Buddhism Brahmanical shrines are also found here They belong to the second half of the 8thcentury
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Jogeshwari Caves:
• The Jogeshwari Caves are located within the island of Salsette.
• They are among the earliest examples of Mahayana Buddhism in India.
• Brahmanical shrines are also found within these caves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
• b) 1 and 3 only
• c) 1 and 2 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: b)
Jogeshwari caves
• These caves are located within the island of Salsette
• They belong to the last stages of Mahayana Buddhism
• Brahmanical shrines are also found here
• They belong to the second half of the 8thcentury
Solution: b)
Jogeshwari caves
• These caves are located within the island of Salsette
• They belong to the last stages of Mahayana Buddhism
• Brahmanical shrines are also found here
• They belong to the second half of the 8thcentury
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about the Karla Caves: The Karla Caves are located on the Banaghta hills near Mumbai. They belong to the Mahayana period of Buddhist architecture. The main cave, called the Great Chaitya cave, is one of the largest and best-preserved chaityas in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 1 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Karla caves Karla caves are located on Banaghta hills near Mumbai It belongs to the Hinayana period of the Buddhist architecture The chaitya here is among the largest and the best preserved in the country Many traders and Satavahana rulers made grants for construction of these caves. The main cave, called the Great Chaitya cave, or Cave No.8, features a large, intricately carved chaitya, or prayer hall, dating back to 120 CE. Incorrect Solution: a) Karla caves Karla caves are located on Banaghta hills near Mumbai It belongs to the Hinayana period of the Buddhist architecture The chaitya here is among the largest and the best preserved in the country Many traders and Satavahana rulers made grants for construction of these caves. The main cave, called the Great Chaitya cave, or Cave No.8, features a large, intricately carved chaitya, or prayer hall, dating back to 120 CE.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Karla Caves:
• The Karla Caves are located on the Banaghta hills near Mumbai.
• They belong to the Mahayana period of Buddhist architecture.
• The main cave, called the Great Chaitya cave, is one of the largest and best-preserved chaityas in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
• a) 1 and 3 only
• c) 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: a)
Karla caves
• Karla caves are located on Banaghta hills near Mumbai
• It belongs to the Hinayana period of the Buddhist architecture
• The chaitya here is among the largest and the best preserved in the country
• Many traders and Satavahana rulers made grants for construction of these caves.
• The main cave, called the Great Chaitya cave, or Cave No.8, features a large, intricately carved chaitya, or prayer hall, dating back to 120 CE.
Solution: a)
Karla caves
• Karla caves are located on Banaghta hills near Mumbai
• It belongs to the Hinayana period of the Buddhist architecture
• The chaitya here is among the largest and the best preserved in the country
• Many traders and Satavahana rulers made grants for construction of these caves.
• The main cave, called the Great Chaitya cave, or Cave No.8, features a large, intricately carved chaitya, or prayer hall, dating back to 120 CE.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The Ellora Caves are known for which of the following distinctive features? a) They are the earliest examples of Buddhist rock-cut architecture in India. b) They contain the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple. c) They are entirely dedicated to Jainism. d) They were excavated during the reign of Emperor Ashoka. Correct Solution: b) Ellora caves It is located in the state of Maharashtra is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hinduism in particular and few Buddhist and Jain monuments with Artwork dating from the 600–1000 CE period Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot shaped monument dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills All of the Ellora monuments were built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty, which constructed part of the Hindu and Buddhist caves, and the Yadava dynasty, which constructed a number of the Jain caves. Incorrect Solution: b) Ellora caves It is located in the state of Maharashtra is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hinduism in particular and few Buddhist and Jain monuments with Artwork dating from the 600–1000 CE period Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot shaped monument dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills All of the Ellora monuments were built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty, which constructed part of the Hindu and Buddhist caves, and the Yadava dynasty, which constructed a number of the Jain caves.
#### 5. Question
The Ellora Caves are known for which of the following distinctive features?
• a) They are the earliest examples of Buddhist rock-cut architecture in India.
• b) They contain the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple.
• c) They are entirely dedicated to Jainism.
• d) They were excavated during the reign of Emperor Ashoka.
Solution: b)
Ellora caves
• It is located in the state of Maharashtra
• is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hinduism in particular and few Buddhist and Jain monuments with Artwork dating from the 600–1000 CE period
• Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot shaped monument dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills
• All of the Ellora monuments were built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty, which constructed part of the Hindu and Buddhist caves, and the Yadava dynasty, which constructed a number of the Jain caves.
Solution: b)
Ellora caves
• It is located in the state of Maharashtra
• is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hinduism in particular and few Buddhist and Jain monuments with Artwork dating from the 600–1000 CE period
• Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot shaped monument dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills
• All of the Ellora monuments were built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty, which constructed part of the Hindu and Buddhist caves, and the Yadava dynasty, which constructed a number of the Jain caves.
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