Sample questions
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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
CSE
Write the following in chronological order
- Puri— Jagannath temple
- Meenakshi temple
- Mahabalipuram temples 4, Qutab Minar
- A 1,2, 4, 3
- B 1, 4, 2, 3
- C 1, 4, 3,2
- D 3, 1, 4,2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE
Which of the chronological order for the construction of the following is correct?
- Taj Mahal
- Qutab Minor IU. Fatehpur Sikri IV. Agra Fort
- A I, IV, TH, I ✓
- B I, IV, I, OI
- C I, I, TL, IV
- D I, Ill, IV, I
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
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