Sample questions
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CSE2026
Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara?
- Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami
- Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole
- Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
- Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 and 3 ✓
- C 3 only
- D 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE2013
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements
- The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India
- The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya
- At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Ancient India
CSE
Match List-I with List-H and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II A.Gupta 1 Badami B.Chandella 2.Panamalai C.Chalukya 3.Khajuraho D.Pallava 4, Deogarh Codes:
- A A-—4; B-3; C-1;D-2 ✓
- B A—4; B-2:;C-3;D-1
- C A-2;B-3:C-4;D-1
- D A-—3; B-4;C-1,D-2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
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