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VisionIAS - Online Self Test
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Questions for practice
1)

Consider the following statements with respect to Chaityas:

  1. Chaityas were conceptualized as Buddhist architectural concepts in the nature of residential structures meant for Buddhist monks
  2. The earliest Chaityas found in the western Deccan are found in the nature of cave temples
  3. Some important sites associated with the early chaityas are Bhaja, Karle, Kanheri, Ajanta, Ellora and Bagh

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 and 3 only 

(b)1 and 2 only 

(c)1 and 3 only 

(d)All of the Above 

2)

Consider the following statements with respect to the Purpose of Post Mauryan Caves:

  1. Chaitya - It was a prayer hall for the monks and very often a votive stupa was created at the rear end of the cave  
  2. Vihara - It was meant for shelter for the monks and their stay was limited to the duration of the monsoon season.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 Only 

(b)2 Only 

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)None of the Above 

3)

Consider the following statements with respect to the Ellora Caves:

  1. There are caves that belong to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
  2. It was created on the sloping side of the hill as such courtyards can be seen
  3. There are instances of triple storeyed caves 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 and 2 Only 

(b)2 and 3 Only 

(c)1 and 3 Only

(d)All of the Above 

4)

Consider the following statements with respect to the Elephanta Caves:

  1. It is located off-coast Mumbai and is believed that Buddhist specimens were also there at Elephanta caves
  2. In contemporary times only Hindu specimens are there
  3. One of the very popular sculptures was Trimurti which is Mahesh, Bhairav, and Uma

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 and 2 Only 

(b)2 and 3 Only 

(c)1 and 3 Only 

(d)All of the Above 

5)

Consider the following statements with respect to the Bagh Caves: 

  1. It is close to Indore on the banks of Bagh River in MP and has 9 sandstone caves and all of them belong to Buddhism
  2. Cave number 4 is known as Rang Mahal in which beautiful frescoes based on Buddhism were created 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 Only 

(b)2 Only 

(c)1 and 2 Only 

(d)None of the Above 

6)

Consider the following statements with respect to the Nasik Caves: 

  1. These were also known as Nasik Vihar and are 23 in number and all the caves belong to the Hinayana phase of Buddhism
  2. Nasik is also in favour of Hindu religious pilgrimage and holds a very important place in the Shaivite tradition of Hinduism 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 Only 

(b)2 Only 

(c)1 and 2 Only 

(d)None of the Above 

7)

Which of the following is/are common characteristics of Ajanta and Ellora caves?

1. They both are rock-cut caves.

2. They both have chaityas.

3. They both are dedicated to Buddhism only.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a)Only One

(b)Only Two

(c)All the Three

(d)None

8)

Consider the following pairs;

  1. Hathigumpa inscription - Kharvela
  2. Girnar Inscription - Rudradaman
  3. Nanaghat Inscription - Gautamiputra Satakarni

How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched

(a)Only one pair

(b)Only two pairs

(c)All the three pairs

(d)None of the pair

9)

Explain the different kinds of caves in the Post Mauryan period. (150 words/10 marks)

10)

Explain the cave architecture of Mauryan period. (10 marks/ 150 words)



Answers
1) a
2) c
3) d
4) d
5) c
6) c
7) b
8) b