18 Questions
What are the states in India where rock paintings dating back to the stone ages have been discovered?
Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Which World Heritage site in India is famous for its rock paintings?
Bhimbetka
What do rock paintings usually depict?
Human, animal, and geometric figures
What are the natural substances used to make black, red, and white colors in rock paintings?
Natural substances
What can we understand about ancient people from rock paintings?
Their knowledge about natural surroundings and the way they exploited natural resources
Which customs closely resemble the style of rock paintings?
Decorating house walls and courtyards (Rangawali)
What period saw the origin of rock-cut caves in India?
3rd century B.C.E.
Which caves in Maharashtra were declared as World Heritage in 1983?
Ajanta and Verul
When did temple architecture in India start to develop?
4th century C.E.
What is the sanctum sanctorum in a temple called?
Garbhagriha
Which temple is a magnificent composition of Nagara Style in Verul?
Kailas temple
How are the various styles of temple architecture in India identified?
By the style of the tower (Shikhara)
What are the two principal styles of Indian temple architecture?
Nagara style of North India and Dravida style of South India
What is the style that combines elements of both Nagara and Dravida styles?
Vesara style
Which architectural style in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra has a close resemblance to the Nagara style?
Bhoomija style
What is the highest minaret in the world?
Kutub Minar
What are the temples in Maharashtra built in the 12th-13th centuries known as?
Hemadpanti temples
What is the interesting characteristic of Hemadpanti temples' masonry?
Built without using any mortar, using tenon and mortise joints
Test your knowledge on the different architectural styles of Indian temples, such as the Nagara style of North India, Dravida style of South India, Vesara style, and Bhoomija style found in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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