IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- Harappan Civilization is named so because Harappa is the largest site of Indus Valley Civilization.
- The Harappan Seal is made of Carnelian.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (c)
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) is also called the Harappan civilization, because it is the first site of IVC to be discovered.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Harappan seal is made of a stone called Steatite.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) is also called the Harappan civilization, because it is the first site of IVC to be discovered.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Harappan seal is made of a stone called Steatite.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Citadel found in Mohenjodaro is much larger compared to that of Lower Town.
- While Citadel is walled, the Lower Town remained uncovered.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Citadel found in Mohenjodaro is much smaller compared to that of Lower Town. However, Citadel is located relatively higher compared to the Lower Town.
The Citadel owesits height to the fact that buildings were constructedon mud brick platforms.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Citadel and Lower Town are both walled.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
Citadel found in Mohenjodaro is much smaller compared to that of Lower Town. However, Citadel is located relatively higher compared to the Lower Town.
The Citadel owesits height to the fact that buildings were constructedon mud brick platforms.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Citadel and Lower Town are both walled.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Buddhist Stupas
- In the structure of Stupa, Anda was located above the Harmika.
- Yashti is a balconylikestructure that represented the abode of the gods.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
The stupaoriginated as a simple semi-circular mound of earth, later called Anda.
In the structure of Stupa, Harmikawas located above the Anda.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Harmikais a balcony like structure that represented the abode of the gods.
Arising from the harmika was a mast called the yashti, often surmounted by a chhatri or umbrella. Around the mound was a railing, separating the sacred space from the secular world.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
The stupaoriginated as a simple semi-circular mound of earth, later called Anda.
In the structure of Stupa, Harmikawas located above the Anda.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Harmikais a balcony like structure that represented the abode of the gods.
Arising from the harmika was a mast called the yashti, often surmounted by a chhatri or umbrella. Around the mound was a railing, separating the sacred space from the secular world.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- In Buddhist Sculpture, the empty Seat was meant to represent the mahaparinibbana.
- The symbol of Wheel stood for the first sermon of the Buddha.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
In Buddhist Sculpture, the empty Seat was meant to indicate the meditation of Buddha and the Stupa was meant to represent the mahaparinibbana.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The symbol of Wheel stood for the first sermon of the Buddha delivered at Sarnath.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
In Buddhist Sculpture, the empty Seat was meant to indicate the meditation of Buddha and the Stupa was meant to represent the mahaparinibbana.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The symbol of Wheel stood for the first sermon of the Buddha delivered at Sarnath.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Mahastupa of Thotlakonda is located in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
- DhamekStupa is located in the State of Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Mahastupa of Thotlakonda is located inThotlakonda Hills of Andhra Pradesh.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
DhamekStupa is located in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Mahastupa of Thotlakonda is located inThotlakonda Hills of Andhra Pradesh.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
DhamekStupa is located in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Rock cut temples in India were introduced by the Pallavas.
- Panchpandava Ratha temples are monolithic temples representing five different styles.
- Mahendravarman I was the pioneer of Rock-cut Architecture amongst the Pallavas.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
- The Pallavas introduced the art of excavating temples from the rock.
- The Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.
- Mahendravarman I introduced the rock-cut temples.
- The five rathas, popularly called as the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies five different styles of temple architecture.
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Solution (d)
- The Pallavas introduced the art of excavating temples from the rock.
- The Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.
- Mahendravarman I introduced the rock-cut temples.
- The five rathas, popularly called as the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies five different styles of temple architecture.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Nagara style temple and Dravidan style temple?
- Nagara temples have a Garbha griha while Dravidan temples do not.
- Both Nagara and Dravidan temples have mandaps.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
- Dravidan temples have elaborate gates called Gopurams while Nagara Temples do not have them.
- Shikhar of Nagara temples are curved while Vimana of Dravidan temples have pyramidal shape.
- Both nagara and Dravidan temples have Garbhagriha where the idol of the Chief deity is placed.
- Both Nagara and Dravidan temples have mandaps.
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Solution (b)
- Dravidan temples have elaborate gates called Gopurams while Nagara Temples do not have them.
- Shikhar of Nagara temples are curved while Vimana of Dravidan temples have pyramidal shape.
- Both nagara and Dravidan temples have Garbhagriha where the idol of the Chief deity is placed.
- Both Nagara and Dravidan temples have mandaps.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Indo-Islamic architecture
- Muslim architecture forbids replication of any living forms on any surface.
- Qutub Minar has been constructed by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, Iltutmish and Firozshah Tughlaq
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
- Unlike Hindus who conceived manifestation of god everywhere in multiple forms as part of their religious faith, Muslims forbade to replicate living forms on any surface.
- In 1200 AD, Qutub al-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate started construction of the Qutub Minar. In 1220, Aibak’s successor Iltutmish added three storeys to the tower. In 1369, Firoz Shah Tughlaq carried out restoration work and completed it.
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Solution (d)
- Unlike Hindus who conceived manifestation of god everywhere in multiple forms as part of their religious faith, Muslims forbade to replicate living forms on any surface.
- In 1200 AD, Qutub al-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate started construction of the Qutub Minar. In 1220, Aibak’s successor Iltutmish added three storeys to the tower. In 1369, Firoz Shah Tughlaq carried out restoration work and completed it.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the Following pairs are correctly matched:
Temple : Place
- Dilwara Temples : Uttarakhand
- Tungnath Temple : Rajasthan
- Mahabalipuram Temples : Tamil Nadu
- Mundeshwari Devi Temple : Bihar
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Solution (c)
- Dilwara Temples : Rajasthan
- Tungnath Temple : Uttarakhand
- Mahabalipuram Temples : Tamil Nadu
- Mundeshwari Devi Temple : Bihar
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Solution (c)
- Dilwara Temples : Rajasthan
- Tungnath Temple : Uttarakhand
- Mahabalipuram Temples : Tamil Nadu
- Mundeshwari Devi Temple : Bihar
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Vesara style of architecture:
- It is a combination of the ‘Nagara’ and ‘Dravida’ styles.
- The Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu are the examples of the Vesara style.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
- Vesara style of architecture is essentially a combination of the ‘nagara’ and ‘dravida’ styles which are typical of North India and the South India respectively.
- The Hoysala temples at Belur, Halebidu and Somnathpura are leading examples of the Vesara style.
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Solution (c)
- Vesara style of architecture is essentially a combination of the ‘nagara’ and ‘dravida’ styles which are typical of North India and the South India respectively.
- The Hoysala temples at Belur, Halebidu and Somnathpura are leading examples of the Vesara style.
