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1. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2006] Monastery: Sate:
2. Some Buddhist rockcut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2013]
3. With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2014] Famous Shrine: Location. 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex: Spiti valle. 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako: Zanskar valle. 3. Alchi temple complex: Ladakh
4. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements. [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2014. 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3. At Ellora caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements (s) given above is/are correct?
5. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? [CSE (Pre) 2016] A. Both were built in the same period. B. Both belong to the same religious denomination. C. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
6. The Allahabad pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following? [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2006]
7. The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II? [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2006]
8. Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala Temple, having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located? [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2014]
9. With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest? [CSE (Pre) 2015]
10. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? [CSE (Pre) 2016] A. Both were built in the same period. B. Both belong to the same religious denomination. C. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
11. The Allahabad pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following? [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2006]
12. Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala Temple, having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located? [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2014]
13. There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings? [UPSC (Pre) Exam 2009]

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