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

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II
a. Rock-cut Rathas 1. Ellora
b. Kailasa Temple 2. Mahabalipuram
c. Brihadisvara 3. Nachnakuthara
d. Parvati Temple 4. Thanjavur

  1. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

  2. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

  3. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

  4. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rock-cut Rathas are at Mahabalipuram (A-2), the Kailasa Temple is at Ellora (B-1), the Brihadisvara temple is at Thanjavur (C-4), and the Parvati Temple is at Nachnakuthara (D-3).

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

Kailasa Temple, one of the largest monolithic structures, is in ___________.

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Elephanta Caves

  3. Ellora Caves

  4. Nalanda Caves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kailasa Temple is a famous rock-cut ancient Hindu temple located in the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra. It is renowned for being carved from a single massive rock.

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

The granary discovered at Harappa was located _______.

  1. within the citadel at Mohenjodaro

  2. in the "Lower town"

  3. near the river Ravi

  4. beside the western gate of the city
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The granary at Harappa was situated on the mound known as the citadel, but it is specifically noted for its proximity to the Ravi river, which facilitated the transport of grain.

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

Consider the following:
1. Tughluqabad Fort
2. Lodhi Garden
3. Qutub Minar
4. Fatehpur Sikri
The correct chronological order in which they were built is:

  1. 3, 1, 4, 2

  2. 3, 1, 2, 4

  3. 1, 3, 2, 4

  4. 1, 3, 4, 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The chronological order is: Qutub Minar (early 13th century), Tughluqabad Fort (1321), Lodhi Garden (15th-16th century), and Fatehpur Sikri (late 16th century).

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Consider the following statements regarding emperor Harsha's regime:
1. When compared to the Gupta era, the trade and commerce had declined during Harsha's period.
2. Fourfold varna system was not rigid during his regime.
3. The maintenance of public records was the salient feature of Harsha's administration.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 2 and 3 only

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1 and 2 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Historical analysis suggests that trade and commerce had indeed declined compared to the Gupta era, and the maintenance of public records (archives) was a known feature of Harsha's administration. The varna system, however, remained quite rigid during this period.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Which of the following works of Kalidas gives information about history of Sunga dynasty? 

  1. Maghdoot

  2. Kumarsambhav

  3. Malvikagnimitram

  4. Abhigyanshakuntalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Malavikagnimitram is a play by Kalidasa that depicts the love story of King Agnimitra of the Sunga dynasty, providing historical context for that period.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

The account of Harshavardhana's achievements are recorded by his court poet Bana in his biography named _______________.

  1. Naganandha

  2. Rakthacharitra

  3. Priyadarshika

  4. Harshcharitra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
As North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers after the fall of the prior Gupta Empire, Harsha united the small republics from Punjab to central India. He established an empire that brought all of northern India under his control. The peace and prosperity that prevailed made his court a center of cosmopolitanism, attracting scholars, artists and religious visitors from far and wide.
His biography Harshacharita ("Deeds of Harsha") written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta, describes his achievements during his reign. The Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang visited the court of Harsha, and wrote a very favorable account of him, praising his justice and generosity.