Free Test Indian Architecture – Civil S...

Q1: Which of the following is an example of early Buddhist architecture?

A. Sanchi Stupa B. Qutub Minar C. Red Fort D. Hampi

Q2: The Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur was built during which dynasty?

A. Chola B. Pallava C. Gupta D. Maurya

Q3: Which style of temple architecture is characterized by a curvilinear tower called Shikhara?

A. Dravidian B. Nagara C. Vesara D. Indo-Islamic

Q4: The Lotus Temple in Delhi is associated with which religion?

A. Hinduism B. Buddhism C. Baháʼí Faith D. Jainism

Q5: Which monument is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture?

A. Konark Sun Temple B. Taj Mahal C. Khajuraho Temples D. Ajanta Caves

Q6: Which ancient Indian city had the Great Bath, an example of advanced urban planning?

A. Harappa B. Taxila C. Lothal D. Mohenjo-Daro

Q7: The Ajanta Caves are primarily known for their

A. Buddhist rock-cut architecture B. Hindu temples C. Jain sculptures D. Mughal architecture

Q8: Which of the following is a feature of Dravidian temple architecture?

A. Pyramidal shaped tower called Vimana B. Curvilinear Shikhara C. Flat roofed Mandapa D. Large domes

Q9: Who built the Qutub Minar?

A. Iltutmish B. Qutb-ud-din Aibak C. Alauddin Khilji D. Babur

Q10: The Sun Temple at Konark is dedicated to which deity?

A. Lord Shiva B. Lord Vishnu C. Lord Surya D. Goddess Durga

Q11: The Red Fort in Delhi was constructed by which Mughal emperor?

A. Babur B. Humayun C. Shah Jahan D. Akbar

Q12: Which style of architecture is seen in Khajuraho temples?

A. Dravidian B. Nagara C. Vesara D. Indo-Islamic

Q13: The famous rock-cut Elephanta Caves are located near which city?

A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Hyderabad D. Chennai

Q14: Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Vesara style of architecture?

A. Curvilinear Shikhara with Dravidian elements B. Pyramidal tower with flat roofs C. Use of arches and domes D. Circular stupas

Q15: The Mughal architectural style mainly evolved during which centuries?

A. 12th-13th B. 14th-16th C. 16th-18th D. 18th-19th

Q16: Which monument is considered a symbol of Mughal architectural excellence?

A. Taj Mahal B. Sanchi Stupa C. Meenakshi Temple D. Konark Sun Temple

Q17: The use of jali screens (latticed stone windows) is a feature of which architectural style?

A. Dravidian B. Mughal C. Nagara D. Pallava

Q18: Which architectural feature is commonly found in Buddhist stupas?

A. Garbhagriha B. Mandapa C. Torana D. Shikhara

Q19: The Kailasa temple at Ellora is an example of

A. Rock-cut architecture B. Dravidian temple C. Nagara temple D. Indo-Islamic monument

Q20: Which dynasty is credited with the construction of the famous Sun Temple at Modhera?

A. Chola B. Solanki (Chaulukya) C. Maurya D. Gupta

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