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38 questions in Art & Culture.

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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

2021 · Q31Art & CultureArchitecture & World Heritagemoderate

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 India. 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2013 · Q4Art & CultureArchitecture & World Heritagemoderate

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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2013 · Q36Art & CultureArchitecture & World Heritageeasy

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

  1. (a)Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
  2. (b)Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
  3. (c)Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
  4. (d)There is no material difference between the two
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Official answer(b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks