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Temple Architecture – I
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Q.1) When did the Odishan temple style reach its climax?
A) 10th century CE
B) Mid-13th century CE
C) Early 9th century CE
D) Late 12th century CE
Q.2) The Kalingan style of temple architecture can be identified with which region?
A) South India
B) Gujarat
C) Odisha
D) Kashmir
Q.3) Which temple’s pillar inscription mentions the Kalingan style along with Nagar, Dravida, and Vesara styles?
A) Mukteswar Temple
B) Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
C) Ramanathaswamy Temple
D) Amrtesvara Temple at Holal
Q.4) What is the main temple or vimana called?
A) Jagamohana
B) Pidha Deula
C) Mukhamandapa
D) Rekha Deula
Q.5) What do we call the frontal porch of an Odishan temple that shelters devotees?
A) Mukhamandapa
B) Potala
C) Rekha Deula
D) Pidha Deula
Q.6) What local term is used for a stack of Pidhas?
A) Kanti
B) Rekha
C) Potala
D) Pidha
Q.7) What is the term used for the intervening vertical space between the tiers of Pidhas?
A) Potala
B) Kanti
C) Rekha
D) Pidha
Q.8) How are the Pidhas organized in Odishan temples as they ascend?
A) Uniform in size
B) Randomly
C) Diminish in size
D) Increase in size
Q.9) What is the typical size relationship between the uppermost Pidha and the lowest one?
A) Equal
B) Double
C) Triple
D) Half
Q.10) What do Odisha craftsmen traditionally believe about the main temple and the Jagamohana?
A) Main temple = groom, Jagamohana = bride
B) Main temple = bride, Jagamohana = groom
C) Both are brides
D) They are not related
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