SSC CPO GS QUIZ - FAMOUS TEMPLES

Question 1:

During which of the following ruler's period/style small temples were built?

Mahendra style

Narasimha / Mamalla style

Aparajita style

None of these

Question 2:

The famous Virupaksha Temple' is located at

Tirupati

Hampi

Bhadrachalam

Srikalahasthi

Question 3:

The Nataraja idols found in India:

Ellora
Badami
Kanchipuram

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2

only 2

2 and 3

1,2,3

Question 4:

What is the Shikhar called in Odisha sub style under Nagara style?

Deul

Jagmohan

Pyramidal peak

None of these

Question 5:

Konark Sun Temple is located in-

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Puri district, Odisha

Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh

Katni district, Madhya Pradesh

Question 6:

What is the significance of Mandapam in Dravidian temple architecture?

Organising celebrations

Devadasis used to dance.

Gathering place

All

Question 7:

Select the incorrect statement about the Mahendra style of Pallava temple architecture.

A monolithic chariot temple was built.

It consists of a pillared verandah and interior rooms.

Under this, the structure of the sanctum was attached to the back wall.

It has idols of gatekeepers at the main entrance.

Question 8:

Mamalla style chariot temples are called 'Sapta Pagoda', what is their number?

Eight

Seven

Six

Five

Question 9:

Who built the Kailashnath temple at Kanchi?

Mahendra

Narasimhavarman II (Raj Singh)

Nandivarman

Narasimha/ Mamalla

Question 10:

Which is false about Vesara style?

Vesara means a mixture of many elements.

The Vesara style of architecture has features of Nagara and Dravidian styles.

It consists of two components of the Dravidian style i.e. the linear shikhara and the mandapa.

It does not have space to move around the sanctum.