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Which of the following temples has/have a *Nagara*-style *shikhara* ? 1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami 2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole 3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh 4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal Select the answer

What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography ?

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct ? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size. 3. The Amarava

The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of

Consider the following pairs : Site : Well known for 1. Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Bu

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in I

Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements : 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. 2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below :

What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select th

With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India. Consider the following pairs: Famous ShrineLocation -- -- 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex Spiti Valley 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang templeNako Zanskar Val

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculptureSite -- -- 1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorro

With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally ma

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes

The Nagara, Dravida and the Vesara are the: