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CSE
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements
- White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri
- Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow
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
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
- Both were built in the same period
- Both belong to the same religious denomination
- Both have rock-cut monuments
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A | and 2 only
- B 3 only ✓
- C 1 and 3 only
- D None of the statements given above is correct
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE
With references to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
- A Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar
- B Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli ✓
- C Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
- D Varaha Image at Udayagiri
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
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