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  1. Which is representative of Dravida style of

    temple architecture ?

  2. A.

    Viman

    B.

    Shikhara

    C.

    Mandapa

    D.

    Gopuram


  3. What is the popular name of Monolithic rock shrines at Mahabalipuram?

  4. A.

    Rathas

    B.

    Prasadas

    C.

    Mathika

    D.

    Gandhakuti


  5. Chalukya temples (Jain temples) at Dilwara are situated in

  6. A.

    Madhya Pradesh

    B.

    Uttar Pradesh

    C.

    Rajasthan

    D.

    Haryana


  7. Vikram Shila University was founded by

  8. A.

    Chandra Gupta Maurya

    B.

    Kanishka

    C.

    Dharampala

    D.

    Pulakesin II


  9. Who is the author of Meghdoot?

  10. A.

    Shundraka

    B.

    Vishakhadatta

    C.

    Kalidasa

    D.

    Chanakya


  11. Gandhara Art is the combination of

  12. A.

    Indo Roman

    B.

    Indo Greek

    C.

    Indo Islamic

    D.

    Indo China


  13. What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the complex of Qutub Minar primarily famous for?

  14. A.

    Proverbial height

    B.

    Skilful stone cutting

    C.

    Excellent quality steel

    D.

    Statue of Buddha on top


  15. Which script was used in Ashoka's inscriptions?

  16. A.

    Brahmi

    B.

    Devanagiri

    C.

    Gurmukhi

    D.

    Sanskrit


  17. During the reign of which dynasty was the Great

    Wall of China constructed?

  18. A.

    Sung

    B.

    Tang

    C.

    Han

    D.

    China


  19. Where is the Brihadeshwar temple built during the Chola period located?

  20. A.

    Mysore

    B.

    Mahabalipuram

    C.

    Tanjavur

    D.

    Kanyakumari