Art & Culture

2 questions

• 2021 · Question 31 · Architecture

  With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements : 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India. 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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  (a)1 and 2(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 4(d)2, 3 and 4

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2021 · Question 49 · Architecture

  Which one of the following statements is correct?

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  (a)Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.(b)Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.(c)Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.(d)Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)