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What is the primary architectural style of the ancient Indian temple?
- a) Dravidian
- b) Nagara
- c) Indo-Islamic
- d) Greek
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Which ancient Indian dynasty is credited with the construction of the famous Ajanta Caves?
- a) Maurya
- b) Gupta
- c) Chola
- d) Pallava
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What was the primary material used in the construction of the famous Sanchi Stupa?
- a) Marble
- b) Sandstone
- c) Granite
- d) Limestone
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The rock-cut architecture of Ellora caves primarily belongs to which period?
- a) Maurya
- b) Gupta
- c) Chalukya
- d) Kushan
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Who is considered the architect of the famous Konark Sun Temple?
- a) Vishwakarma
- b) Mamallapuram
- c) Chandragupta II
- d) Narasimhavarman I
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What architectural feature distinguishes the Dravidian style of temples?
- a) Tall, pyramidal towers
- b) Elaborate sculptural reliefs
- c) Square sanctum sanctorum
- d) Domed roofs
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The Elephanta Caves are primarily dedicated to which Hindu deity?
- a) Vishnu
- b) Shiva
- c) Brahma
- d) Ganesha
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Which ruler is credited with the construction of the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur?
- a) Rajaraja I
- b) Ashoka
- c) Harsha
- d) Samudragupta
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What architectural style is prevalent in the construction of the Khajuraho temples?
- a) Nagara
- b) Dravidian
- c) Indo-Islamic
- d) Vesara
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The Great Stupa at Sanchi is adorned with intricate carvings depicting the life of whom?
- a) Buddha
- b) Mahavira
- c) Ashoka
- d) Chandragupta Maurya
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The Sun Temple at Konark is designed in the shape of which celestial body's chariot?
- a) Moon
- b) Jupiter
- c) Sun
- d) Saturn
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What is the primary material used in the construction of the rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram?
- a) Granite
- b) Sandstone
- c) Basalt
- d) Marble
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The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is dedicated to which Hindu deity?
- a) Vishnu
- b) Shiva
- c) Brahma
- d) Krishna
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Which dynasty is credited with the construction of the famous Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram?
- a) Pallava
- b) Chola
- c) Gupta
- d) Maurya
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The Amrutesvara Temple at Amruthapura is an example of which architectural style?
- a) Chalukya
- b) Hoysala
- c) Rashtrakuta
- d) Vijayanagara
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What architectural feature is prominent in the Hoysala temples of Karnataka?
- a) Gopurams
- b) Vimanas
- c) Mandapas
- d) Stellate towers
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The Badami Cave Temples primarily belong to which Indian architectural style?
- a) Chola
- b) Pallava
- c) Rashtrakuta
- d) Chalukya
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The Durga Temple at Aihole is an example of which architectural style?
- a) Chalukya
- b) Hoysala
- c) Vijayanagara
- d) Rashtrakuta
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The Ellora caves primarily consist of rock-cut temples dedicated to which religions?
- a) Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism
- b) Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
- c) Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism
- d) Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
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The architectural style of the Shatrunjaya Hill temples in Gujarat is primarily associated with which religion?
- a) Hinduism
- b) Buddhism
- c) Jainism
- d) Sikhism
