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Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

The Nagara style of North India and the Dravida style of south India are the two principal styles of Indian architecture.

  1. True

  2. False
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Indian temple architecture is traditionally classified into three main styles: Nagara (North), Dravida (South), and Vesara (a hybrid of the two). The statement correctly identifies the two primary styles.

Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

The style of temple architecture are identified by the style of the _________.

  1. gate

  2. tower

  3. window

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The style of a temple is primarily identified by the shape and design of its tower, known as the Shikhara in the Nagara style and the Vimana in the Dravida style.

Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

The famous Gondeshwar Temple is their in Sinnar.

  1. True

  2. False
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The Gondeshwar temple is located in Sinnar, a town in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. It is an 11th-12th century Hindu temple. Its main shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main shrine is surrounded by 4 subsidiary shrines. That is why it is an example of Panchayatana temple.

Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

The temple built at the beginning of the Gupta period had only the sanctum sanctorum and a veranda with four columns.

  1. True

  2. False
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The temple built at the beginning of the Gupta period (300 to 350 A.D.) consists only simple square cell the garbhagriha or sanctum sanctorum, in front of which there is a covered verandah, a portico, which consists of four heavy pillars supporting a stone roof.

Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

Temple in Maharashtra built during the _________ centuries are known as Hemadpanti Temples.

  1. ${12}-{13}^{th}$

  2. ${12}-{17}^{th}$

  3. ${11}-{12}^{th}$

  4. ${14}-{17}^{th}$
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Temple in Maharashtra built during the 12-13th centuries are known as Hemadpanti Temples. This style is named after its founder Hemadpant (1259-1274 CE). He was the prime minister in the court of Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri.

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The invention of craft of spinning and weaving is associated with

  1. Middle Stone Age

  2. Early Stone age

  3. Neolithic Age

  4. Bronze Age
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D Correct answer
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The development of spinning and weaving is associated with the Neolithic Age, as this period saw the transition to settled agriculture and the production of textiles.

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The earliest evidence of silver in India is found in the _____________.

  1. Harappan culture

  2. Chalcolithic cultures of Western India

  3. Vedic texts

  4. Silver punch-marked coins
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Harappan culture is recognized for advanced metallurgical techniques. Archaeologists have discovered usage of copper, bronze, tin, silver and gold. It was the first time that silver was extracted and used in Indus valley Civilisation. Its usage was mainly in the ornaments such as hair beads, necklace etc. Though it was also hammered to form thin sheets which could have been used to garnish eatables such as sweets. 

Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished during __________.

  1. 5000-3500 B.C.

  2. 3000-1500 B.C.

  3. 2500-1750 B.C.

  4. 1500-500 B.C.
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B Correct answer
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Indus valley civilisation identified as urban settlement is believed to flourish during 3000-1500 BC. It's chief characteristics were permanent settlement and practice of settled agriculture, Trade was a prominent feature of its urban areas. Their accomplishment in art and culture ia also to be noted. This whole Indus valley civilisation can be divided into Early, Mature and later phases given their progress and expanse.

Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

Where are the remains of perfect town planning found in Gujarat?

  1. Mohenjo-Daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Dholavira

  4. Siddhpur
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C Correct answer
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Evidence of urban planning can be seen at Dholavira. This settlement has been divided by archaeologists into three sections – the ‘citadel,’ the ‘middle town,’ and the ‘lower town.’ The city streets were based on a grid system and oriented east to west. The roads and streets intersected at right angles. Each street had a well-organized drain system.