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The Role of Indian Art and Architecture in Promoting Cultural Diversity

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Indian art and architecture that promotes cultural diversity?

  1. Use of diverse materials and techniques

  2. Depiction of various religious and cultural themes

  3. Uniformity in design and style

  4. Integration of different artistic traditions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian art and architecture is known for its diversity, which is reflected in the use of different materials and techniques, the depiction of various religious and cultural themes, and the integration of different artistic traditions. Uniformity in design and style is not a characteristic that promotes cultural diversity.

The Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for their:

  1. Rock-cut Buddhist cave temples

  2. Hindu temple architecture

  3. Mughal architecture

  4. British colonial architecture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are a series of rock-cut Buddhist cave temples located in Maharashtra, India. They are known for their exquisite frescoes and sculptures, which depict scenes from the life of Buddha and other Buddhist stories.

Which of the following is an example of Dravidian architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Khajuraho Temples

  3. Brihadisvara Temple

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Brihadisvara Temple is a Dravidian-style Hindu temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its massive structure and intricate carvings.

The Mughal Gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in:

  1. Agra

  2. Delhi

  3. Jaipur

  4. Lucknow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mughal Gardens are a series of gardens located in Agra, India. They were built by the Mughal emperors and are known for their intricate designs and beautiful flowers.

Which of the following is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Hawa Mahal

  3. Jantar Mantar

  4. Victoria Memorial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Red Fort is an Indo-Islamic style fort located in Delhi, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and is known for its massive walls and beautiful gardens.

The Khajuraho Temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for their:

  1. Erotic sculptures

  2. Hindu temple architecture

  3. Buddhist cave temples

  4. Mughal architecture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples are a group of Hindu temples located in Madhya Pradesh, India. They are known for their intricate carvings, including erotic sculptures that depict various aspects of human life.

Which of the following is an example of British colonial architecture?

  1. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  2. India Gate

  3. Gateway of India

  4. Victoria Memorial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial is a British colonial style building located in Kolkata, India. It was built to commemorate the reign of Queen Victoria and is known for its grand architecture and beautiful gardens.

The Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in:

  1. Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Jaipur

  4. Lucknow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qutub Minar is a minaret located in Delhi, India. It was built by the Delhi Sultanate and is known for its intricate carvings and beautiful architecture.

Which of the following is an example of modern Indian architecture?

  1. Lotus Temple

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. India Gate

  4. Gateway of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lotus Temple is a modern Indian architecture building located in Delhi, India. It was designed by Fariborz Sahba and is known for its unique shape and beautiful architecture.

The Gateway of India is a monument located in:

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Jaipur

  4. Lucknow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gateway of India is a monument located in Mumbai, India. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911.

Which of the following is an example of contemporary Indian architecture?

  1. Infosys Campus, Mysore

  2. National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi

  3. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of contemporary Indian architecture. They are known for their innovative designs and use of modern materials and techniques.

The India Gate is a war memorial located in:

  1. Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Jaipur

  4. Lucknow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The India Gate is a war memorial located in Delhi, India. It was built to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Anglo-Afghan Wars.

Which of the following is an example of traditional Indian architecture?

  1. Thatched roof houses

  2. Mud houses

  3. Stone houses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of traditional Indian architecture. They are known for their use of local materials and traditional construction techniques.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of:

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India. It is located in Delhi, India.

Which of the following is an example of vernacular Indian architecture?

  1. Haveli

  2. Kothi

  3. Bungalow

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of vernacular Indian architecture. They are known for their use of local materials and traditional construction techniques.

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