History of Indian Architecture

Which of the following is not TRUE about Hiduism Trimurthi?

• Brahma was associated with creation.

• Shiva was revered as the Maintainer.

• It reflects the balance relationship of creation-maintenance-destruction.

Select the types of traditional Hindu temple from the following.

• Cave temples

• Standalone temples

• Timber frame temples

Which of the following diagrams serves as the origin of the basis of a Hindu temple and city layout design?

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The image above shows

• The Indian Buddhist cave temple

• The Indian Hindu cave temple

Which of the followings refer to the innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple?

• Garbhagriha

• Shikara

• Stupa

• Mandapas

The figure above shows the cross section of the Borobudur, depicting the three realms of Buddhist cosmology.

Which of the following label shows the formless world?

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Which of the following correctly depicts the Hindu mythology shown in the bas relief at Angkor Wat of Cambodia. ?

• Atma linga

• The Ramayana

• The Churning of the Ocean of Milk

• The Puranas

Which of the following shows the Southern Indian shikara ?

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