The Khajuraho Temples: A Group of Hindu and Jain Temples

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In which state of India are the Khajuraho Temples located?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples are located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, in central India.

What is the primary religion associated with the Khajuraho Temples?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Jainism

  3. Buddhism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples are primarily associated with Hinduism, although there are also some Jain temples in the complex.

Approximately how many temples are there in the Khajuraho Temple complex?

  1. 10

  2. 25

  3. 50

  4. 75


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 25 temples in the Khajuraho Temple complex, although some of them are in ruins.

Which temple in the Khajuraho complex is the largest and most famous?

  1. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

  2. Lakshmana Temple

  3. Vishvanatha Temple

  4. Devi Jagadambi Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the largest and most famous temple in the Khajuraho complex, known for its intricate carvings and architectural beauty.

What is the primary material used in the construction of the Khajuraho Temples?

  1. Marble

  2. Sandstone

  3. Granite

  4. Limestone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples are primarily constructed using sandstone, which is a type of sedimentary rock.

What is the approximate age of the Khajuraho Temples?

  1. 500 years

  2. 1000 years

  3. 1500 years

  4. 2000 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples were built around the 10th and 11th centuries, making them approximately 1000 years old.

What is the significance of the erotic sculptures found on some of the Khajuraho Temples?

  1. They represent fertility and abundance.

  2. They are meant to educate people about sexuality.

  3. They serve as a warning against lust and desire.

  4. They are simply decorative elements with no specific meaning.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The erotic sculptures on the Khajuraho Temples are believed to represent fertility and abundance, and are often associated with the Hindu god of love, Kamadeva.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site includes the Khajuraho Temples?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Group of Monuments at Khajuraho


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the 'Group of Monuments at Khajuraho'.

What is the name of the annual dance festival held at the Khajuraho Temples?

  1. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Music Festival

  3. Khajuraho Art Festival

  4. Khajuraho Food Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is an annual event that showcases classical Indian dance performances against the backdrop of the Khajuraho Temples.

Which famous Indian poet wrote a poem about the Khajuraho Temples?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Mirza Ghalib

  4. Harivansh Rai Bachchan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet, wrote a poem titled 'Khajuraho' in which he expressed his admiration for the beauty and artistry of the temples.

What is the name of the river that flows near the Khajuraho Temples?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Narmada

  4. Ken


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ken River flows near the Khajuraho Temples, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Which of the following is NOT a type of temple found in the Khajuraho complex?

  1. Shiva temple

  2. Vishnu temple

  3. Jain temple

  4. Buddhist temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While there are Hindu and Jain temples in the Khajuraho complex, there are no Buddhist temples.

What is the name of the Khajuraho temple that is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu?

  1. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

  2. Lakshmana Temple

  3. Vishvanatha Temple

  4. Devi Jagadambi Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vishvanatha Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and is one of the most well-preserved temples in the Khajuraho complex.

Which of the following is NOT a common theme depicted in the sculptures of the Khajuraho Temples?

  1. Love and romance

  2. War and battle

  3. Religious devotion

  4. Scenes from everyday life


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While love and romance, religious devotion, and scenes from everyday life are common themes in the sculptures of the Khajuraho Temples, war and battle are not typically depicted.

What is the name of the Khajuraho temple that is known for its intricate carvings of celestial maidens?

  1. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

  2. Lakshmana Temple

  3. Vishvanatha Temple

  4. Devi Jagadambi Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Devi Jagadambi Temple is known for its exquisite carvings of celestial maidens, or apsaras, which adorn the exterior walls of the temple.

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