Sun Temples in India

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Which of the following is not a Sun Temple in India?

  1. Konark Sun Temple

  2. Modhera Sun Temple

  3. Lingaraja Temple

  4. Martand Sun Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lingaraja Temple is a Shiva temple, not a Sun Temple.

The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state of India?

  1. Odisha

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is located in the state of Odisha.

What is the main deity worshipped in the Konark Sun Temple?

  1. Surya

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the Sun god and the main deity worshipped in the Konark Sun Temple.

The Modhera Sun Temple is located in which state of India?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Modhera Sun Temple is located in the state of Gujarat.

What is the unique feature of the Modhera Sun Temple?

  1. Its stepped tank

  2. Its intricate carvings

  3. Its pillared hall

  4. Its shikhara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Modhera Sun Temple is famous for its stepped tank, which is considered to be one of the finest examples of stepwells in India.

The Martand Sun Temple is located in which state of India?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Martand Sun Temple is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the significance of the Martand Sun Temple?

  1. It is the largest Sun Temple in India

  2. It is the oldest Sun Temple in India

  3. It is the most well-preserved Sun Temple in India

  4. It is the only Sun Temple in India that is still in use


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Martand Sun Temple is considered to be the oldest Sun Temple in India, dating back to the 8th century CE.

Which of the following is not a feature of the Sun Temples in India?

  1. Stepped tanks

  2. Intricate carvings

  3. Pillared halls

  4. Shikharas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shikharas are not a feature of Sun Temples in India. They are typically found in Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva or Vishnu.

What is the significance of the Sun Temples in India?

  1. They are a testament to the architectural prowess of ancient India

  2. They are a symbol of the importance of the Sun god in Indian culture

  3. They are a source of inspiration for modern architecture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sun Temples in India are significant for their architectural beauty, their religious importance, and their inspiration to modern architecture.

Which of the following is a famous Sun Temple in Odisha?

  1. Konark Sun Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Lingaraj Temple

  4. Mukteshwar Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is a famous Sun Temple in Odisha, known for its intricate carvings and architectural beauty.

The Sun Temple at Modhera was built by which dynasty?

  1. Chalukyas

  2. Rashtrakutas

  3. Solankis

  4. Cholas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sun Temple at Modhera was built by the Solanki dynasty in the 11th century.

What is the unique feature of the Sun Temple at Martand?

  1. Its stepped tank

  2. Its intricate carvings

  3. Its pillared hall

  4. Its shikhara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sun Temple at Martand is known for its unique shikhara, which is shaped like a stepped pyramid.

Which of the following is not a Sun Temple in India?

  1. Konark Sun Temple

  2. Modhera Sun Temple

  3. Lingaraja Temple

  4. Martand Sun Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lingaraja Temple is a Shiva temple, not a Sun Temple.

The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state of India?

  1. Odisha

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is located in the state of Odisha.

What is the main deity worshipped in the Konark Sun Temple?

  1. Surya

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the Sun god and the main deity worshipped in the Konark Sun Temple.

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