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Consider the following statements regarding temples of Chandella Art
1. Kandariya Mahadev temple is the largest, best preserved and architecturally the most evolved and contains the largest number of scluptures.
2. Vishvanath temple contains some of the most lyrical images of women.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Important Questions on Modern History
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1. In Chola Art, the Vimana reached to towering heights and impressive size and pillared halls enclosures with subsidiary shrines and Gopurams were added to the temple complete.
2. Chola stone sculpture done in high relief has delicate outline and depicts divinity in terms of a super human type.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The Pandya temples at Kanchi and Madurai have high outer wall with entrance gateways topped by Gopurams.
. Attention was concentrated on the Gopuram rather than the Vimana/Shikhar above the main shrine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1. Typical features are polygonal (star-shaped} rather than square plan high plinth which offers the windings of temples a huge length of vacant space to be elaborately carved with sculptures and pyramidal Sikharas.
2. The delicate and minute carvings is the most attractive feature of Hoysala temples.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1. The use of pillars for architectural as well as decorative purpose is on an unprecedented scale.
2. Another distinguished feature is the use of huge reserve curve caves at the cornice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1. The Pre-Turkish forms like Lintel and Beams were replaced by true arches and vaults and the spiral roofs (Shikhar) by domes.
2. Calligraphy is an important elements of the decorative art in the buildings of this period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1. Octagonal shaped tombs, introduced by them, which were later adopted by the Mughals.
2. Balconies and Kiosks showed influence of Rajasthani and Gujarati style.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1. Charbagh style by Babur
2. Artificial sands and gardens
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
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Which of the following mounments was built by Akbar?
. Agra Fort
. Ajmer Fort
Lahore Fort
. Allahabad Fort
