UPSC Static Quiz – Environment : 11 November 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Dholavira. Here the walls were made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites. It was a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones. Extensive mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira. 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. The site has a fortified citadel, a middle town and a lower town with walls made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites. Archaeologists cites a cascading series of water reservoirs, outer fortification, two multi-purpose grounds — one of which was used for festivities and as a marketplace — nine gates with unique designs, and funerary architecture featuring tumulus — hemispherical structures like the Buddhist Stupas— as some of the unique features of the Dholavira site. While unlike graves at other IVC sites, no mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira. Remains of a copper smelter indicate of Harappans, who lived in Dholavira, knew metallurgy. It is believed that traders of Dholavira used to source copper ore from present-day Rajasthan and Oman and UAE and export finished products. It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones, like agate and used to export timber. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The site has a fortified citadel, a middle town and a lower town with walls made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites. Archaeologists cites a cascading series of water reservoirs, outer fortification, two multi-purpose grounds — one of which was used for festivities and as a marketplace — nine gates with unique designs, and funerary architecture featuring tumulus — hemispherical structures like the Buddhist Stupas— as some of the unique features of the Dholavira site. While unlike graves at other IVC sites, no mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira. Remains of a copper smelter indicate of Harappans, who lived in Dholavira, knew metallurgy. It is believed that traders of Dholavira used to source copper ore from present-day Rajasthan and Oman and UAE and export finished products. It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones, like agate and used to export timber.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Dholavira.
• Here the walls were made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
• It was a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones.
• Extensive mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The site has a fortified citadel, a middle town and a lower town with walls made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
Archaeologists cites a cascading series of water reservoirs, outer fortification, two multi-purpose grounds — one of which was used for festivities and as a marketplace — nine gates with unique designs, and funerary architecture featuring tumulus — hemispherical structures like the Buddhist Stupas— as some of the unique features of the Dholavira site.
While unlike graves at other IVC sites, no mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
Remains of a copper smelter indicate of Harappans, who lived in Dholavira, knew metallurgy. It is believed that traders of Dholavira used to source copper ore from present-day Rajasthan and Oman and UAE and export finished products. It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones, like agate and used to export timber.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The site has a fortified citadel, a middle town and a lower town with walls made of sandstone or limestone instead of mud bricks in many other Harappan sites.
Archaeologists cites a cascading series of water reservoirs, outer fortification, two multi-purpose grounds — one of which was used for festivities and as a marketplace — nine gates with unique designs, and funerary architecture featuring tumulus — hemispherical structures like the Buddhist Stupas— as some of the unique features of the Dholavira site.
While unlike graves at other IVC sites, no mortal remains of humans have been discovered at Dholavira.
Remains of a copper smelter indicate of Harappans, who lived in Dholavira, knew metallurgy. It is believed that traders of Dholavira used to source copper ore from present-day Rajasthan and Oman and UAE and export finished products. It was also a hub of manufacturing jewellery made of shells and semi-precious stones, like agate and used to export timber.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Gupta Art and Architecture. Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. Metallurgy had made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. It had extensive influence of Gandhara style. 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. Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Gupta Art and Architecture.
• Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period.
• Metallurgy had made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period.
• It had extensive influence of Gandhara style.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns.
The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of
standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style.
Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns.
The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of
standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style.
Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding North Indian Temple Style. In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it. It does usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways. The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower. 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. • The style of temple architecture that became popular in northern India is known as nagara. In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it. Further, unlike in South India it does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways. While the earliest temples had just one tower, or shikhara, later temples had several. The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. • The style of temple architecture that became popular in northern India is known as nagara. In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it. Further, unlike in South India it does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways. While the earliest temples had just one tower, or shikhara, later temples had several. The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding North Indian Temple Style.
• In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it.
• It does usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways.
• The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
• The style of temple architecture that became popular in northern India is known as nagara. In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it. Further, unlike in South India it does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways. While the earliest temples had just one tower, or shikhara, later temples had several. The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
• The style of temple architecture that became popular in northern India is known as nagara. In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it. Further, unlike in South India it does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways. While the earliest temples had just one tower, or shikhara, later temples had several. The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the temple architecture of Kashmir. Kashmir’s proximity to prominent Gandhara sites lent the region a strong Gandhara influence. The Karkota period of Kashmir is most significant in terms of architecture. There was a tradition of a water tank attached to the shrine. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Kashmir’s proximity to prominent Gandhara sites (such as Taxila, Peshawar and the northwest frontier) lent the region a strong Gandhara influence by the fifth century CE. The Karkota period of Kashmir is the most significant in terms of architecture. One of the most important temples is Pandrethan, built during the eighth and ninth centuries. In keeping with the tradition of a water tank attached to the shrine, this temple is built on a plinth built in the middle of a tank. Although there are evidences of both Hindu and Buddhist followings in Kashmir, this temple is a Hindu one, possibly dedicated to Shiva. The architecture of this temple is in keeping with the age-old Kashmiri tradition of wooden buildings. Incorrect Solution: c) Kashmir’s proximity to prominent Gandhara sites (such as Taxila, Peshawar and the northwest frontier) lent the region a strong Gandhara influence by the fifth century CE. The Karkota period of Kashmir is the most significant in terms of architecture. One of the most important temples is Pandrethan, built during the eighth and ninth centuries. In keeping with the tradition of a water tank attached to the shrine, this temple is built on a plinth built in the middle of a tank. Although there are evidences of both Hindu and Buddhist followings in Kashmir, this temple is a Hindu one, possibly dedicated to Shiva. The architecture of this temple is in keeping with the age-old Kashmiri tradition of wooden buildings.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the temple architecture of Kashmir.
• Kashmir’s proximity to prominent Gandhara sites lent the region a strong Gandhara influence.
• The Karkota period of Kashmir is most significant in terms of architecture.
• There was a tradition of a water tank attached to the shrine.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: c)
Kashmir’s proximity to prominent Gandhara sites (such as Taxila, Peshawar and the northwest frontier) lent the region a strong Gandhara influence by the fifth century CE.
The Karkota period of Kashmir is the most significant in terms of architecture. One of the most important temples is Pandrethan, built during the eighth and ninth centuries. In keeping with the tradition of a water tank attached to the shrine, this temple is built on a plinth built in the middle of a tank. Although there are evidences of both Hindu and Buddhist followings in Kashmir, this temple is a Hindu one, possibly dedicated to Shiva. The architecture of this temple is in keeping with the age-old Kashmiri tradition of wooden buildings.
Solution: c)
Kashmir’s proximity to prominent Gandhara sites (such as Taxila, Peshawar and the northwest frontier) lent the region a strong Gandhara influence by the fifth century CE.
The Karkota period of Kashmir is the most significant in terms of architecture. One of the most important temples is Pandrethan, built during the eighth and ninth centuries. In keeping with the tradition of a water tank attached to the shrine, this temple is built on a plinth built in the middle of a tank. Although there are evidences of both Hindu and Buddhist followings in Kashmir, this temple is a Hindu one, possibly dedicated to Shiva. The architecture of this temple is in keeping with the age-old Kashmiri tradition of wooden buildings.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Vesara School of architecture. In the Vesara School of architecture, the pillars, doorways and the ceilings were decorated with intricate carvings. The Influence of Nagara style is in intricate carvings and sculptures, design of Vimana and Step or terraced Shikara of Vesara temples. The Influence of Dravida style is seen in Curvilinear Shikhara and square base of Vesara temples. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Also known as the Karnataka school of architecture, it was conceptualized under the later Chalukya rulers in the mid-seventh century A.D. It combined features of both Nagara school and Dravidian school and resulted in a hybridised style. Some of its features are: Emphasis on vimana and mandapa Open ambulatory passageway The pillars, doorways and the ceilings were decorated with intricate carvings. Influence of Nagara style is in Curvilinear Shikhara and square base of Vesara temples. Influence of Dravida style is seen in intricate carvings and sculptures, design of Vimana and Step or terraced Shikara of Vesara temples. Example: Doddabasappa temple at Dambal, Ladkhan temple at Aihole, temples at Badami etc. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Also known as the Karnataka school of architecture, it was conceptualized under the later Chalukya rulers in the mid-seventh century A.D. It combined features of both Nagara school and Dravidian school and resulted in a hybridised style. Some of its features are: Emphasis on vimana and mandapa Open ambulatory passageway The pillars, doorways and the ceilings were decorated with intricate carvings. Influence of Nagara style is in Curvilinear Shikhara and square base of Vesara temples. Influence of Dravida style is seen in intricate carvings and sculptures, design of Vimana and Step or terraced Shikara of Vesara temples. Example: Doddabasappa temple at Dambal, Ladkhan temple at Aihole, temples at Badami etc.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Vesara School of architecture.
• In the Vesara School of architecture, the pillars, doorways and the ceilings were decorated with intricate carvings.
• The Influence of Nagara style is in intricate carvings and sculptures, design of Vimana and Step or terraced Shikara of Vesara temples.
• The Influence of Dravida style is seen in Curvilinear Shikhara and square base of Vesara temples.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only Statement 1 is correct.
Also known as the Karnataka school of architecture, it was conceptualized under the later Chalukya rulers in the mid-seventh century A.D. It combined features of both Nagara school and Dravidian school and resulted in a hybridised style. Some of its features are:
• Emphasis on vimana and mandapa
• Open ambulatory passageway
• The pillars, doorways and the ceilings were decorated with intricate carvings.
Influence of Nagara style is in Curvilinear Shikhara and square base of Vesara temples.
Influence of Dravida style is seen in intricate carvings and sculptures, design of Vimana and Step or terraced Shikara of Vesara temples.
Example: Doddabasappa temple at Dambal, Ladkhan temple at Aihole, temples at Badami etc.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 1 is correct.
Also known as the Karnataka school of architecture, it was conceptualized under the later Chalukya rulers in the mid-seventh century A.D. It combined features of both Nagara school and Dravidian school and resulted in a hybridised style. Some of its features are:
• Emphasis on vimana and mandapa
• Open ambulatory passageway
• The pillars, doorways and the ceilings were decorated with intricate carvings.
Influence of Nagara style is in Curvilinear Shikhara and square base of Vesara temples.
Influence of Dravida style is seen in intricate carvings and sculptures, design of Vimana and Step or terraced Shikara of Vesara temples.
Example: Doddabasappa temple at Dambal, Ladkhan temple at Aihole, temples at Badami etc.
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