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100\. Consider the following statements. 1\. It was built by the Chalukyas based on Dravidian style of architecture. 2\. It is a monolithic rock-cut temple and a part of the Ellora caves. The above refers to? A. Brhideshvara Temple B. Kailasa Temple C. Venkateshawara Temple D. Lingaraja Templ...

100\. Consider the following statements. 1\. It was built by the Chalukyas based on Dravidian style of architecture. 2\. It is a monolithic rock-cut temple and a part of the Ellora caves. The above refers to? A. Brhideshvara Temple B. Kailasa Temple C. Venkateshawara Temple D. Lingaraja Temple In the middle of the 8th century the Rashtrakutas wrested power from the Chalukyas. They created the greatest wonder of medieval Indian art in their Kailasa temple at Ellora. Quarried out of a hill and solid rocks, it is sculptured on a grand scale. The beautiful architectural rock sculpture from Ellora shows the marriage of Siva and Parvati. Siva holding the hand of the bashful Parvati occupies the centre of the composition. To the right Brahma, the creator, is actively engaged in stirring up the flames of the sacred Fire The parents of Parvati stand behind her to offer their daughter to the great god. A number of gods assembled to witness the function are shown hovering above the principal figures. The dignified grace of the divine couple and the gentle solemnity of the occasion have been portrayed by the sculptor with a masterly skill 2\. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means "the world is one family", originally appears in a\. Aitareya Upanishad b\. Mundaka Upanishad c\. Katha Upanishad d\. Maha Upanishad Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts such as the Maha Upanishad, which means "the world is one family". 17\. Which of the following were the features of Vijayanagara architecture? 1\. Raya gopuram 2\. Mandapas 3\. Long and pillared corridors 4\. Display of royal portrait sculpture Select the correct answer using the code given below: a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 4 d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 17\. d The rulers of Vijayanagar were the inheritors of the rich traditions in art and architecture of the Cholas, the Pandyas and the Hoysalas. Temple architecture received a new impetus and reached new heights under the patronage of the Vijayanagar rulers. They not only inherited the earlier traditions but also added certain new features. These included structures of immense scale as the mark of imperial authority, best exemplified by the Raya gopurams (royal gateways) that often dwarfed the towers on the central shrines, and signalled the presence of the temple from a great distance. They were also probably meant as reminders of the power of kings, able to command the resources, techniques and skills needed to construct these towering gateways. So, the statement (1) is correct. Other distinctive features include mandapas or pavilions and long, pillared corridors that often ran around the shrines within the temple complex. E.g. the Virupaksha temple and the Vitthala temple. So, the statements (2) and (3) are correct. During the Vijayanagara era, royal portrait sculpture was displayed in temples, and the king's visits to temples were treated as important state occasions on which he was accompanied by the important nayakas of the empire. So, the statement (4) is also correct 18\. Consider the following features of Indo-Islamic architecture: 1\. Sloping walls 2. Rich decorations 3\. Combination of arch, lintel and beam 4\. A profusion of red sandstones Which of the features given above are the characteristics of Tughlaq era buildings? a. 1 and 3 b. 1 and 4 c. 3 and 4 d. 2, 3 and 4 18\. a The Tughlaq period had seen great building activity which marked the climax of the Delhi Sultanate. The striking feature of the Tughlaq architecture was sloping wall, also known as salami/bater. It gives the effect of strength and solidity to the building. So, the statement (1) is correct. Tughlaqs deliberately attempted to combine the principles of the arch, lintel and beam in their buildings. This can be found in the buildings of Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Hauz Khas, which was a pleasure resort and had a huge lake around it, alternate stories have arches and the lintel and beam. So, the statement (3) is also correct. The Tughlaqs did not generally use the costly red sandstone in their buildings but the cheaper and more easily available greystone. Since it was not easy to carve this type of stone, the Tughlaq buildings have minimum decoration. So, the statement (2) and (4) are not correct. Test 24 2\. Kornish in medieval history refers to: a\. A title given to the courtier b\. A kind of salutation. c\. A kind of revenue system. d\. A kind of crop brought to India by the British. 3\. Consider the following statements regarding Rig Vedic Aryans. 1\. There are no evidences of the use of Iron by Rig Vedic Aryans. 2\. Trade was conducted on barter system. 3\. Copper coins called nishka were used as media of exchange in large transactions. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 2 d. 1 and 3 6\. Aryavarta, Madhyadesa and Dakshinapatha refer to a\. Kingdoms of Aryans in the eastern Gangetic plains. b\. Titles given to the rulers of Kuru Kingdom. c\. Divisions of India referred in the later vedic texts. d\. None of the above 11\. In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka? a\. Kanganahalli b\. Sanchi I c\. Shahbazgarhi d\. Sohgaura 13\. With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct? a\. It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people. b\. It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire. c\. The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages. d\. The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer. 14\. Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of a\. Chalukya b\. Chandela c\. Rashtrakuta d\. Vijayanagara 16\. Consider the following statements: 1\. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2\. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 18\. With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct? a\. Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar. b\. Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses. c\. Tansen composed songs on his patrons. d\. Tansen invented many Ragas. 19\. Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait? a. Humayun b. Akbar c. Jahangir d. Shah Jahan 27\. Consider the following statements with reference to the religious philosophy of Akbar: 1\. He created his own religion. 2\. He discouraged the killing of animals. 7 3\. He strongly disapproved of women becoming Satis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 3 only b. 1 and 2 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2 and 3 31\. Which of the following best describes \'Tolkappiyam\'? a\. It refers to the five great epics of Tamil literature. b\. It gives a description of the rules and religion followed by the people. c\. It refers to a work of Tamil grammar. d\. It refers to a gathering where sages and poetsrecited their composition Next 55\. In the context of Indian History, what is the importance of the Battles of Tarain? a\. It led to establishment of Turkish rule in India. b\. Agra was occupied by Sher Shah Suri. c\. Tipu Sultan was defeated by British forces. d\. It led to establishment of Mughal empire in India. In 1175, Muhammad Ghori captured Multan and occupied whole of Sind in his subsequent expeditions. In 1186 he attacked Punjab, captured it from Khusru Malik and annexed it to his dominions. The annexation of Punjab carried his dominion eastward to the Sutlej and led his invasion of the Chauhan kingdom. Realising their grave situation, the Hindu princes of north India formed a confederacy under the command of PrithivirajChauhan. Prithviraj rose to the occasion, and defeated Ghori in the battle of Tarain near Delhi in 1191 A.D. Muhammad Ghori felt greatly humiliated by this defeat. 15 In the ensuing Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, Muhammad Ghori thoroughly routed the army of Prithiviraj, who was captured and killed. The second battle of Tarain was a decisive battle. It was a major disaster for the Rajputs. Their political prestige suffered a serious setback. The whole Chauhan kingdom now lay at the feet of the invader. The Battles of Tarain contributed to the establishment of Turkish rule in India. Hence, option (a) is correct. Agra was occupied by Sher Shah Suri in 1540 by defeating Humanyun in the Battle of Kanauj. TipuSulatan was killed in the Third Anglo-Mysore war (1790-92) Mughal empire was established by Babur after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.