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2014 · Q44Art & CultureArchitecture & World Heritagemoderate

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

  1. (a)an assembly of village elders
  2. (b)a religious sect
  3. (c)a style of temple construction
  4. (d)an administrative functionary
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Official answer(c) a style of temple construction

2026 · Q27Art & CultureArchitecture & World Heritagemoderate

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct ? 1. They acted as army fortresses. 2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles. 3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles. 4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 3
  3. (c)3 only
  4. (d)2 and 4
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Official answer(c) 3 only

2022 · Q96Art & CultureArchitecture & World Heritagemoderate

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. 2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni. 3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only