Temples of India

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Which of the following is NOT a type of temple architecture found in India?

  1. Nagara

  2. Dravida

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalinga is not a type of temple architecture found in India. The three main types of temple architecture in India are Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is an example of which type of temple architecture?

  1. Nagara

  2. Dravida

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is an example of Dravida temple architecture, which is characterized by its tall towers, intricate carvings, and pyramidal roofs.

The Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are famous for their exquisite sculptures. Which type of temple architecture do they belong to?

  1. Nagara

  2. Dravida

  3. Vesara

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples belong to the Nagara style of temple architecture, which is known for its curvilinear towers and intricate carvings.

The Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha, is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Surya

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sun Temple in Konark is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. It is an example of the Kalinga style of temple architecture.

Which of the following temples is known as the "Black Pagoda"?

  1. Jagannath Temple, Puri

  2. Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar

  3. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

  4. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is known as the "Black Pagoda" due to its dark exterior.

The Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is famous for its "Hall of a Thousand Pillars". How many pillars does it actually have?

  1. 985

  2. 1000

  3. 1018

  4. 1032


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hall of a Thousand Pillars in the Meenakshi Amman Temple actually has 985 pillars, not 1000.

Which of the following temples is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Khajuraho Temples

  4. Brihadeeswarar Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are not a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the Ellora Caves, Khajuraho Temples, and Brihadeeswarar Temple are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Durga

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Which of the following temples is known as the "Shore Temple"?

  1. Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

  2. Sun Temple, Konark

  3. Jagannath Temple, Puri

  4. Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, is known as the "Shore Temple" due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal.

The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, is famous for its exquisite sculptures of which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Durga

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is famous for its exquisite sculptures of Lord Shiva.

Which of the following temples is known as the "Golden Temple"?

  1. Jagannath Temple, Puri

  2. Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar

  3. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

  4. Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, is known as the "Golden Temple" due to its gold-plated dome.

The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Durga

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Which of the following temples is known as the "Monkey Temple"?

  1. Galtaji Temple, Jaipur

  2. Akshardham Temple, Delhi

  3. Birla Mandir, Jaipur

  4. Jagannath Temple, Puri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Galtaji Temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is known as the "Monkey Temple" due to the large population of monkeys that reside there.

The Akshardham Temple in Delhi is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Swaminarayan

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Akshardham Temple in Delhi is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.

Which of the following temples is known as the "White Pagoda"?

  1. Jagannath Temple, Puri

  2. Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar

  3. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

  4. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is known as the "White Pagoda" due to its white sandstone exterior.

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