Sample questions
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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
CSE
Match: List I List I A. Khajuraho temple
- Hoysala style B. Brihadeshwar temple
- Pallava style C. Hoyalesvara temple
- Chandel D. Seven Pagodas
- Chola
- Chedi ABCD
- A 5132
- B 2315
- C 3 412 ✓
- D 3 451
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE
Match the columns: List 1 List 2 A. Amaravati
- Hoysalas B. Aihole
- Cholas C. Thanjavur
- Satavahanas D. Halebid
- Chalukyas
- Pandyas
- A 2451
- B 3142
- C 3 421 ✓
- D 4523
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
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