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37 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on Architecture & World Heritage (Art & Culture). Spanning from 1995 to 2024. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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Q: यूनेस्को (UNESCO) द्वारा जारी विश्व धरोहर सूची में शामिल की गई निम्नलिखित संपदाओं पर विचार कीजिए : 1. शांतिनिकेतन 2. रामी-की-नाव 3. होयसला के पवित्र मंदिर समूह 4. बोधगया स्थित महाबोधि मंदिर परिसर उपयुक्त में से कितनी संपदाओं को वर्ष 2023 में शामिल किया गया ?
Q: धातुकर्म, जो महाजनपदों के अधीन एक प्रमुख लौह केन्द्र के रूप में समृद्ध हुआ, निम्नलिखित में से किस एक क्षेत्र में अवस्थित था?
Q: प्राचीन भारत के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. धातु की संरचना में लौह-तत्व का समावेश था। 2. धातु आयात पर अवरोधों का नियंत्रण था। 3. लौह पत्तन में धातु एक संकल्पन-अधीन या समान्य संकल्पना होती थी। उपर्युक्त में से कितने कथन सही हैं?
Q: Consider the following pairs: Site — Well known for 1. Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q: हाल ही में, प्रधान मंत्री ने द्वारका में सोमनाथ मंदिर के निकट नए सर्किट हाउस का उद्घाटन किया। सोमनाथ मंदिर के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों में कौन-से सही हैं? 1. सोमनाथ मंदिर ज्योतिर्लिंग देव-मंदिरों में से एक है । 2. अल-बरूनी ने सोमनाथ मंदिर का वर्णन किया है । 3. सोमनाथ मंदिर की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा (आज के मंदिर की स्थापना) राष्ट्रपति एस. राजेन्द्र प्रसाद द्वारा की गई थी । नीचे दिए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए :
Q: With reference to the Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Mitaoli (Morena), consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of the Kachchhapaghata dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India. 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it inspired the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q: Which one of the following statements is correct?
Q: Building ‘Kalyana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
Q: With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khanqah at Fatehpur Sikri. 2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarkantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q: What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q: With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
Q: With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine — Location 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley 3. Alchi temple complex : Ladakh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Q: With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
Q: The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the
Q: In which State is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?
Q: Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list ?
Q: Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located ?
Q: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Famous Temple) List II (State) A. Vidyashankara temple 1. Andhra Pradesh B. Rajarani temple 2. Karnataka C. Kandariya Mahadeo temple 3. Madhya Pradesh D. Bhimesvara temple 4. Orissa Code : A B C D
Q: Near which one of the following cities are Palitana Temples located?
Q: Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala Temple having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located?
Q: Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List – I (Place of Archaeological Monument) A. Sisupalgarh B. Piprahwa C. Goalpara D. Bishnupur List – II (State) 1. Assam 2. Manipur 3. Orissa 4. Uttar Pradesh Code: A B C D
Q: Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Q: Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Monastery — State
Q: The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II?
Q: Indian Airlines (now renamed ‘Indian’) have redesigned their logo which is a graphic wheel. This logo has been inspired from which one of the following?
Q: Consider the following statements: 1. Champaner - Pavagadh Archaeological Park 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai 3. Mamallapuram 4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple) Which of the above are included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?
Q: Which one of the following statements is correct?
Q: In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located?
Q: Hoysala monuments are found in
Q: Consider the following statements: The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by Zain-ul-Abidin include(s) I. turret. II. similarity with Buddhist pagodas. III. Persian style. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q: Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? I. Lothal: Ancient dockyard II. Sarnath: First Sermon of Buddha III. Rajgir: Lion capital of Asoka IV. Nalanda: Great seat of Buddhist learning Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:
Q: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I I. Gupta II. Chandella III. Chalukya IV. Pallava List II A) Badami B) Panamalai C) Khajuraho D) Deogarh Codes:
Q: Which one of the following statements regarding Asokan stone pillars is incorrect?
Q: The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are
Q: Which one of the following monuments has a dome which is said to be one of the largest in the world?
Create a visual notebook: sketch shikhara types, mandapa layouts and decorative motifs; label each part. Combine with PYQ practice to see how UPSC frames statements such as ‘Latina shikhara is common to Hoysala temples’ (wrong).
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