Indian Culture – Ancient Architecture

General Knowledge Test with questions about different types of Indian Culture for exams like UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Banking, RPSC, MPSC, KAS, MPPSC, and others.

1. Which dynasty built the Pagodas at Mahabalipuram?

  1. Cholas
  2. Pallavas
  3. Pandyas
  4. Cheras
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Answer: Option B. Pallavas

2. Who built the Temple of Augustus at Muziris?

  1. Romans
  2. Greeks
  3. Egyptians
  4. Persians
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Answer: Option A. Romans

3. What is the distinctive feature of Dravidian temple architecture?

  1. Garbhagriha
  2. Jagati
  3. Amalaka
  4. Vimana
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Answer: Option D. Vimana

4. Which ruler built the Kailashnath Temple of Ellora?

  1. Ashoka
  2. Chandragupta II
  3. Harsha
  4. Rashtrakuta king Krishna I
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Answer: Option D. Rashtrakuta king Krishna I

5. Which features of Indian temples are similar to the pylons found in Egyptian temples?

  1. Shikharas
  2. Gopuras
  3. Mandapas
  4. Viharas
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Answer: Option B. Gopuras