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Indian Heritage and Monuments

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Indian Heritage and Monuments focuses on ancient temples, historical architecture, and famous archaeological sites. The questions explore Mughal capitals, Buddhist stupas, and Chola architecture. Recognizing the significance of these sites is essential for scoring well in history sections.

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Indian Heritage and Monuments Questions

Multiple choice tulunadu and hyderabad karnataka kodagu, kittur, tulunadu and hyderabad - karnataka history

At Kadri Manjunatha temple, there is a huge bronze statue of ____________  which is about a thousand years old.

  1. Avalokiteshvara

  2. Gommata

  3. Koti Chennayya

  4. All
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kadri Manjunatha temple is located in the present city of Mangaluru in Karnataka. At Kadri Manjunatha temple, there is a huge bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara which is about a thousand years old.

Multiple choice

Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?

  1. Mohammad Husain

  2. Ustad- Isa

  3. Shah abbas

  4. Ismail
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ustad Ahmad Lahori is generally considered the chief architect of the Taj Mahal, though Ustad Isa is also frequently cited in historical accounts.

Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

What was the first capital of Hoysalas?

  1. Belur

  2. Tanjore

  3. Mysore

  4. Kalyani
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Explanation

The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu. 

The Hoysala rulers were originally from Malenadu, an elevated region in the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

What was the capital of Hoysalas?

  1. Devagiri

  2. Davarasanydra (Halebid)

  3. Badami

  4. Kanchi
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Explanation

The Hoysala Empire was a Kannadiga power originating from the Indian subcontinent, that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, India, between the 10th and the 14th centuries. 

The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu.

Multiple choice history a road to history taj mahal: a case study air and water pollution control air and water pollution

The Taj Mahal has become a matter of concern:

  1. because it is located in Agra city

  2. because of its bustling manufacturing centre in the populous city

  3. because pollutants in air are discolouring its white marble

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Taj Mahal has become a matter of concern because pollutants in air are discolouring its white marble. It is the most beautiful place in India and it will be a tragedy if something bad happens to it. 

Multiple choice the cold desert - ladakh life in the deserts inter relationship of man and environment geography the hot desert - sahara

Tick the correct answer:
Hemis in Ladakh is a famous ________

  1. temple

  2. church

  3. monastery

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hemis Monastery is a Himalayan Buddhist monastery (gompa) of the Drukpa Lineage, in Hemis, Ladakh, India. Situated 45 km from Leh, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held in early June.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

Which temple in Kolar district is a well known religious place?

  1. Kaiwara temple

  2. Lakshmi Temple of Gorawanahalli

  3. Yoganandeeshwara temple

  4. Chikkathirupathi temple
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chikkathirupathi temple is located at a distance of around 29kms from Kolar near a place called Guttahalli. The temple resembles the famous Sri Venkateshwara Temple of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. The temple was built in the Dravidian era during the reign of Chola Kings in 11 Century AD.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

Which temple belongs to the period of Nadu Prabhu Kempegowda's reign?

  1. Gavi Gangadhareshware Temple

  2. Dharmarayaswamy Temple

  3. Doddanbasavanna Temple

  4. Someshwara Temple
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Explanation

The temple is also known as Gavipuram Cave Temple. In the 16th century, Nadu Prabhu Kempegowda, the founder of Bangalore, revamped and extended the temple. It is dedicated to the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva. Every year it attracts thousands of devotees during the astronomical phenomenon which illuminates the Shivalingam and the festival of Shivaratri.

Multiple choice bengaluru division our karnataka history mysuru division

The famous Monolith hill found in Tumakuru district is located at?

  1. Madhugiri

  2. Kunigal

  3. Korategere

  4. Turuvekere
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Explanation

Madhugiri means honey hill. It is Monolith i.e a geological feature consisting of a single massive stone or rock. It is the second largest monolith in Asia. There is also a historic fort on top of the hill which was constructed by Raja Hira Gowda in the 17th century.

Multiple choice mysuru division our karnataka history bengaluru division

The place Hassan gets its name from which famous temple?

  1. Kedareshwara temple

  2. Hoysaleshwara temple

  3. Chennakeshava temple

  4. Hasanamba temple
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Explanation

The town of Hassan was named after the Hasanamba temple. The Hasanamba temple holds great significance in the life of people of Hassan. The temple opens only once a week in a year in the month of October, during Diwali and the deity worshipped at the temple is Hasanamba.

Multiple choice mysuru division our karnataka history bengaluru division

Udupi is famous for which popular Hindu temple?

  1. Shiva

  2. Sri Krishna

  3. Mookambika

  4. Hanuman
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Explanation

The temple of Krishna is here. It is said that, the idol of Shri Krishna was installed by the Dvaita philosopher Madhvacharaya. It is also said that Lord Krishna turned on his own from the East to the West direction to provide a view to Kanakadasa. The spot where this view was given is called as Kanakana Kindi.