Social; Science our past 2 -Rulers and Buildings

Multiple Choice

1. The construction of the Qutbminar was started by which of the following sultans?

• Balban

• Firos shah Tughluq

• Iltutmish

• Qutubudhin Aibak

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Qutub-ud-Din Aibak started the construction of the Qutub Minar, but he only finished the cellar. Iltutmish, his replacement, took over the development of the pinnacle and created three additional accounts. Firos Shah Tuglak finished the last two stories.

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2. Whith reference to qutbminar considers the following statement:

1. It is a five-storeyed red sandstone tower built by Muslim conquerors in the thirteenth century

2. Ibrahim lodhi was involved in the   the construction of qutbminar

3. The minar is engraved with fine arabesque decorations on its surface, mainly verses from the Quran.

 

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1 and 3

·    Ibrahim lodhi is construction of qutbminar

· The surface of the minar (tower) is engraved with fine arabesque decorations, primarily Quranic verses.

· It is a five-storeyed red sandstone tower built by Muslim conquerors in the thirteenth century.

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3. What type of structure were built by kings and their officers between the eighth and the eighteenth centuries?  1. Forts

2. Palaces

3. Garden residence

4. Tomb

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• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• All of the above

•     During the eighth and eighteenth centuries  kings and their officers constructed two types of structures they are

• Fortifications, palaces, gardens, and tombs

• Public structures such as temples, mosques, tanks, wells, caravanserais, and bazaars

 

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4. What is known as shikhara?

• A minar of mosque

• A top most pointed portion of a temple

• Major diet room of temple

• None of the above

·    A shikhara is the temple's largest pointed portion. It forms the temple's neck.

·    The shikhara of the north Indian temple differs from that of the south Indian temple. The shape of the north Indian shikhara was essentially curvilinear. The dome-shaped crowning cap is referred to as a shikhara in South Indian architecture texts.

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5. Consider the following statements:

1. The baolis were the man- made step wells  constructed for water harvesting

2. The Rajarajeshwara temple located in Agra

3. The architects of Akbar were influenced by Taimur.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• 1 and 3

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• The Rajarajeshvara temple in Thanjavur

• Akbar's architects were influenced by Taimur's architecture

• The baolis were designed to collect rainwater.

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6. Diwan-i khas built by which of the Mughal king?

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Jahangir

• Aurangzeb

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Diwan-I- khas

·    Shah Jahan’s diwan-i khas was designed in such a way that it fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis.

·    It was carefully planned. It was placed within a large courtyard. Behind the emperor’s throne there were a series of pietra-dura inlays.

·    The diwan-e khas was aimed to communicate that the king’s justice would treat the high and the low as equals, creating a world where all could live together in harmony.

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7. Consider the following statements:

1. The diwan-i- khas was aimed to communicate that the king’s justice would treat the high and the low as equals, creating a world where all could live together in harmony.

2. The part of a building above the ground floor is known as superstructure

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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·    The construction of Shah Jahan’s audience hall was designed to communicate that the king’s justice was equal for the high and the low. Its aim was to create a world where all could live together in harmony.

·    There was no difference between the rich and poor in the emperor’s court. The part of a building above the ground floor is known as superstructure

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8. Which of the following buildings were built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan?

1. Quwwat ul Islam mosque

2. Alai Darwaza

3. Jama masjid

4. Red fort

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• 1 and 2

• 1, 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 1 and 3

·    Quwwat ul Islam mosque, and Alai Darwaza were built during sultanate reign

Buildings constructed by Shahjahan

·   Red fort

·   Tajmahal

·  Jama masjid

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9. Consider the following statements:

1. Mughal Chahar bagh consists of four gardens.

2. These gardens are enclosed within rectangular walled enclosures which are divided into four quarters by man-made channels.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

​• Mughal Chahar bagh is made up of four gardens. These gardens are housed within rectangular walled enclosures that are divided into four quarters by man-made channels. It rose to prominence during the reign of the Mughal dynasty. • The Taj Mahal is a well-known example of this type.

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10. Today, large houses are built by the wealthy and powerful. In what ways were kings' and their courtiers' constructions different in the past?

1. Safety and security were top priorities.

2. The Diwan-i was built for the general public.

3. The structures were built on high ground, surrounded by water.

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• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 2

• 1 and 3

·    Today, large houses are built by the wealthy and powerful. However, these houses are not the same as those of previous kings and their courtiers.

·    The kings' and their courtiers' residences were large structures with large courtyards, thick walls, domed-roofs, massive pillars, large gardens, and well-decorated halls. These are, in many ways, inferior to those of the kings and their courtiers' houses.

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11. Coloured, hard stone placed in depressions carved in to marble or sandstone creating ornate pattern is known as

• Pietra Dura

• Arcuate

• Trabeate

• Corbelled technique

​Coloured, hard stone placed in depressions carved in to marble or sandstone creating ornate pattern is known as Pietra Dura

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 12. What was the Sultan's description in Persian court chronicles?

• Son of god

• Shadow of god

• Prophet of god

• None of the above

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·    Muslim Sultans did not claim to be divine incarnations, but Persian court chronicles referred to the Sultan as the "Shadow of God."

· According to an inscription in the Quwwat al-Islam mosque, God chose Alauddin as a king because he possessed the qualities of Moses and Solomon, the great lawgivers of the past.

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13. Name the ruler who gained worldwide acclaim for building a big reservoir right beyond Delhi-i kuhna.

• Sultan Iltutmish

• Qutubudhin Aibak

• Balban

• Firuz shah Thuglaq

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Sultan Iltutmish earned universal acclaim for building a large reservoir near Dehli-i-Kuhna. It was known as the Hauz-i-Sultani, or "King's Reservoir."

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14. Which of the following are the special features of humayun tomb?

1. It is a fine specimen of the great sultanate architecture.

2.  It was constructed out of red sandstone. 3. It has a central towering dome and tall gateway

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• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1 and 3

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Features of Humayun tomb

·    It is a fine specimen of the great Mughal architecture.

·    It was constructed out of red sandstone

·    It has a central towering dome and tall gateway

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15. What is the name of the temple built by Rajaraja chola 1?

• Rajarajeshvara temple.

• Meenakshi temple, madhurai

• Kailasanatha temple

• Rameshwaram temple

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The "Rajarajeshvara Temple," also known as the "Brihadishvara Temple," is a "Hindu temple" dedicated to "Shiva." It is situated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The temple, which is based on Dravidian architecture, was built between 1003 and 1010 AD by "Raja Raja Chola 1."

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16. When was Humayun tomb built?

 

• Built between 1562 and 1571.

• Built between 1568 and 1576

• Built between 1568 and 1571

• Built between 1569 and 1590

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·    Humayun tomb was constructed between 1562 and 1571.

Its main characteristics are as follows: The central towering dome and the tall pishtaq gateway became important features of Mughal architecture

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17. With reference to Kandariya Mahadeva temple, consider the following statements:

1 The Kandariya Mahadeva temple, dedicated to Vishnu

2. It was built in 999 by the Chandela dynasty's king Dhangadeva.

3. It had a maha mandapa, or main hall, where dances were performed.

 

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• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1 and 2

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·    In 999, the Chandela dynasty's king Dhangadeva built the Kandariya Mahadeva temple, which is devoted to Shiva.

·    The entrance to the temple was guarded by an ornate gateway. Dances were performed in the main hall, known as the maha mandapa.

·    The major Shrine, known as garbhagriha, housed the image of the supreme deity.

·    Only the king and his family met here for formal worship.

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18. Consider the following statements:

1. The Rajarajeshvara temple was built in the early 11th century

2. It had the tallest shikhara amongst temples of its time

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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·    The Rajarajeshvara temple was built in the early 11th century.

·    It had the tallest shikhara amongst temples of its time.

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19. When was the Taj Mahal in Agra completed?

• 1670

• 1643

• 1647

• 1648

 It was created in memory of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's wife Mumtaz Mahal, with work beginning in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD

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20. Chahar bagh built by which of the following rulers?

• Rajput

• Mughal

• Chera

• Chola

Chahar bagh gardens

·    Chahar bhag gardens, which are separated into four quarters by artificial canals and are enclosed within rectangular walled enclosures. These gardens were called Chahar bagh, four gardens, because of their symmetrical division into quarters.

·    Beginning with Akbar, some of the most beautiful Chahar baghs were constructed by Jahangir and Shah Jahan in Kashmir, Agra and Delhi.

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21. Which of the following is not a site of the Mughal Chahar Bagh?

• Shalimar garden

• Humayun tomb

• Tajmahal

• Quwwat -ul-Islam mosque

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·    The Mughal Chahar Bagh garden was enclosed by rectangular walls and divided into four quarters by artificial channels.

·    Each of the four divisions was symmetrical. Humayun tomb, Shalimar garden, Lal mahal Bari are the examples of this type of garden

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22. The weight of superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. This architectural form was called

• Pishtaq

• Arcuate

• Trabeate

• Non of the above

The weight of superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. This architectural form was called Arcuate

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23. Which of the following king are associated with construction of Qutbminar?

1. Qutbudhin aibak

2. Iltutmish

3. Firos shah Tughluq

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• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1 and 3

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Qutub Minar

·    The Qutub Minar is five storeys high. The first floor was constructed by Qutubudhin Aybak and the rest by Iltutmish around 1229.

·    Over the years it was damaged by lightning and earthquakes and repaired by Alauddin Khalji, Muhammad Tughluq, Firuz Shah Tughluq, and Ibrahim Lodi.

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24. Consider the following statements:

1. Mughal rulers were skilled in adapting regional architectural styles in the construction of their buildings.

2. Many of the buildings show the influence of the architectural styles of Gujarat and Malwa.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

·    Mughal rulers were skilled in adapting regional architectural styles in the construction of their buildings.

·    In Bengal, the local rulers had developed a roof that was designed to resemble a thatched hut. The Mughal liked this ‘Bangla dome’ and used it their architecture.

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25. Consider the following statements regarding Tajmahal:

1. It was constructed by Akbar

2. It was made up of white marble

3.  It is located on the banks of the Yamuna River.

Which of the statements given above

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• 1 and 3

Taj Mahal

·    The Taj Mahal is the grandest architectural accomplishment of Shah Jahan’s reign.

·    He adapted the river-front garden in its layout.

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26. Fatehpur Sikri’s architecture was influenced by the styles of which region?

• Bengal style

• Gujarat and Malwa

• Bijapur style

• None of the above

Many of the buildings in Fatehpur Sikri's capital show the influence of Gujarat and Malwa architectural styles.

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27. Which rulers constructed the Kandariya Mahadeva temple?

• Chandela dynasty

• Vijayanagara

• Bijapur sultan

• None of the above

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·    Khajuraho was once the Chandela dynasty's capital. The Kanderiya Mahadeva Temple, one of India's best examples of medieval temple preservation, is the largest of the western group of temples in the Khajuraho complex, which was built by the Chandela rulers.

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28. Where was Shah Jahan’s capital in the early years of his reign?

• Delhi

• Agra

• Lahore

• None of the above

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Shah Jahan constructed numerous structures, the most famous of which is the Taj Mahal in Agra, where his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, is interred. His capital during the early years of his reign was Agra.

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29. Which of the famous monument is also called Harmandar sahib?

• Sun temple konark

• Golden temple

• Sun temple modhera

• Muteshwar Mahadeva temple

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·    Amritsar was founded by Guru Ram Das, the fourth of the ten gurus. He began work on the famous Golden Temple in Amritsar, the Sikhs' holiest city.

·    For Sikhs, the Golden Temple is a sacred site. Sikhs adhere to the teachings of ten Gurus, or religious leaders.

Multiple Choice

30.Large merchant mansions were referred to as.

• Havelis

• Pishtaq

• Arcuate

• Baolis

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Large merchant mansions were referred to as Havelis

​QUIZ CODE ; 549

DATE ; 19/05/2023