Religious Architecture

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Which of the following is a famous example of Buddhist religious architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Khajuraho Temples

  3. Borobudur Temple

  4. Konark Sun Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Borobudur Temple is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located in Central Java, Indonesia.

The architectural style of the Hindu temples in South India is known as:

  1. Dravidian

  2. Nagara

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dravidian architecture is a style of temple architecture that originated in the southern part of India.

Which of the following is a famous example of Islamic religious architecture?

  1. Jama Masjid

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Red Fort


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taj Mahal is a 17th-century ivory-white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India.

The architectural style of the Hindu temples in North India is known as:

  1. Dravidian

  2. Nagara

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nagara architecture is a style of temple architecture that originated in the northern part of India.

Which of the following is a famous example of Jain religious architecture?

  1. Dilwara Temples

  2. Khajuraho Temples

  3. Konark Sun Temple

  4. Brihadisvara Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilwara Temples are a group of Jain temples located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India.

The architectural style of the Hindu temples in Eastern India is known as:

  1. Dravidian

  2. Nagara

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalinga architecture is a style of temple architecture that originated in the eastern part of India.

Which of the following is a famous example of Sikh religious architecture?

  1. Golden Temple

  2. Jama Masjid

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Red Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Golden Temple is a Sikh gurdwara located in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

The architectural style of the Hindu temples in Central India is known as:

  1. Dravidian

  2. Nagara

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vesara architecture is a style of temple architecture that originated in the central part of India.

Which of the following is a famous example of Christian religious architecture?

  1. St. Peter's Basilica

  2. Notre Dame Cathedral

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Red Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Peter's Basilica is a large basilica located in Vatican City, Italy.

The architectural style of the Hindu temples in Western India is known as:

  1. Dravidian

  2. Nagara

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nagara architecture is a style of temple architecture that originated in the western part of India.

Which of the following is a famous example of Jewish religious architecture?

  1. Western Wall

  2. Temple Mount

  3. Dome of the Rock

  4. Al-Aqsa Mosque


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Western Wall is a retaining wall located in the Old City of Jerusalem.

The architectural style of the Hindu temples in North-Eastern India is known as:

  1. Dravidian

  2. Nagara

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalinga architecture is a style of temple architecture that originated in the north-eastern part of India.

Which of the following is a famous example of Baha'i religious architecture?

  1. Lotus Temple

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Red Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lotus Temple is a Baha'i House of Worship located in New Delhi, India.

The architectural style of the Hindu temples in South-Eastern India is known as:

  1. Dravidian

  2. Nagara

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dravidian architecture is a style of temple architecture that originated in the south-eastern part of India.

Which of the following is a famous example of Zoroastrian religious architecture?

  1. Fire Temple

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Red Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fire Temple is a Zoroastrian temple where the sacred fire is kept.

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