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Temple Architecture – I
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Q.11) What does the term "tri-ratha" signify in the classification of temples?
A) Three sanctums
B) Three vertical projections
C) Three tiers of bandhana
D) Three temple complexes
Q.12) How does the superstructure of the Jagamohana look like?
A) Circular
B) Rectangular
C) Pyramidal
D) Curved
Q.13) The vertical parts of Vimana and Jagamohana are divided into how many parts?
A) Four
B) Two
C) Three
D) Five
Q.14) What are the four vertical divisions of the Vimana and Jagamohana in temples?
A) Base, Middle, Top, Apex
B) Pista, Bada, Gandi, Mastaka
C) Front, Back, Left, Right
D) Lower, Upper, Central, Finial
Q.15) What are the three constituent elements of the Bada in temples?
A) Pabhaga, Tala Jangha, Baranda
B) Pabhaga, Bandhana, Upara Jangha
C) Pabhaga, Jangha, Bandhana
D) Pabhaga, Jangha, Baranda
Q.16) What divides the Jangha into lower and upper registers in the Panchanga type of Bada?
A) Khura
B) Bandhana
C) Kumbha
D) Pata
Q.17) What does the term "Pabhaga" denote in temple architecture?
A) Top part of the Bada
B) Middle part of the Bada
C) Outer enclosure of the temple
D) Bottom part of the Bada
Q.18) Which part of the Bada is composed of mouldings such as Khura, Kumbha, Pata, Kani, and Basanta?
A) Pabhaga
B) Tala Jangha
C) Bandhana
D) Baranda
Q.19) What is the topmost part of the Bada?
A) Pabhaga
B) Baranda
C) Tala Jangha
D) Bandhana
Q.20) Which motif projects outward in the Raha of temples?
A) Anga-sikharas
B) Bhumi-amlas
C) Lion motif
D) Chaitya-window design
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