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MCQs: Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar, Part-II

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The Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar

Multiple Choice Questions
Part-II
Q.13) The Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar was built by?
a. Yajati Keshari
b. Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva
c. Narasimhadeva I
d. Purushottama Deva
Answer: Yajati Keshari

Q.14) What material was used in the construction of the Lingaraj Temple?
a. Granite
b. Sandstone
c. Khandolite Stone
d. Marble
Answer: Khandolite Stone

Q.15) Which type of stone is used for the Parsva-devata images in the Lingaraj Temple?
a. Marble
b. Granite
c. Chlorite or Muguni Stone
d. Sandstone
Answer: Chlorite or Muguni Stone

Q.16) The door jambs of the Lingaraj Temple are made from which of the following materials?
a. Limestone
b. Chlorite or Muguni Stone
c. Basalt
d. Quartzite
Answer: Chlorite or Muguni Stone

Q.17) What material is used for the architrave in the Lingaraj Temple?
a. Dolomite
b. Chlorite or Muguni Stone
c. Khandolite Stone
d. Shale
Answer: Chlorite or Muguni Stone

Q.18) Why did architects use the device of tying opposite walls with mudas or ceilings in the construction of tall temples like the Lingaraj Temple?
a. To enhance the temple's aesthetic appeal
b. To increase the temple's height
c. To ensure structural stability
d. To create a unique architectural style
Answer: To ensure structural stability

Q.19) The Lingaraj Temple is known to have how many ceilings, which contribute to its structural stability?
a. One
b. At least two
c. At least three
d. More than five
Answer: At least three

Q.20) What is the purpose of using multiple ceilings, or mudas, in the architecture of the Lingaraj Temple?
a. To support the temple’s extensive wall carvings
b. To provide space for additional deities
c. To connect the temple’s foundation with its spire
d. To tie the opposite walls together for stability
Answer: To tie the opposite walls together for stability

Q.21) What is the architectural plan of the Lingaraj Temple?
a. Tri-ratha
b. Sapta-ratha
c. Pancha-ratha
d. Naba-ratha
Answer: Pancha-ratha

Q.22) What is the bada structure of the Lingaraj Temple?
a. Panchanga Bada
b. Trikona Bada
c. Chaturmukha Bada
d. Ashtanga Bada
Answer: Panchanga Bada

Reference:
(Q.14 - Q.22)
Behera, K.S., The Lingaraja Temple of Bhubaneswar: Art and Cultural Legacy, New Delhi, 2008, pp. 42-43.

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