13. Art and Architecture (History Quiz)

13. Art and Architecture (History Quiz) Questions

• 11

  Terraced Chahar Bagh is found at
  A. Shalimar bagh
  B. Humayun’s tomb
  C. Lal Mahal Bari
  D. None of these

  Answer - A

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• 12

  In river front garden-
  A. Dwelling was located in the centre
  B. Dwelling was located at edge, close to bank of river
  C. Dwelling was located at edge, far from bank of river
  D. None of the above

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Variation of chahar bagh is river front garden- dwelling was located at edge, close to bank of river- adopted this in Taj Mahal- to control the access of river

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• 13

  Chihil sutun was
  A. ceremonial halls of public and private audience
  B. Gardens only for elites
  C. Tomb of saint
  D. Central hall surrounded by eight rooms

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Ceremonial halls of public and private audience (diwan-i khas or am) planned
  These courts called chihil sutun or 40-pillared halls within a large courtyard

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• 14

  Who constructed audience halls resembling a mosque?
  A. Iltutmish
  B. Babur
  C. Shah Jahan
  D. Timur

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Shah Jahan:
  Made an audience hall resembled a mosque.
  Pedestal where throne was placed was called qibla
  The idea of the king as a representative of God on earth was suggested by these architectural features.

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• 15

  In Vijayanagara-elephant stables of rulers were influenced by architecture of
  A. Fatehpur Sikri
  B. Sultanate of Bijapur
  C. Sultanate of Golconda
  D. Both B and C

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  As construction activity increased, traditions of one region adopted by another
  In Vijayanagara-elephant stables of rulers were influenced by architecture of Sultanates of Bijapur and Golconda

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• 16

  In Vrindavan, near Mathura, temples were similar to
  A. Fatehpur Sikri
  B. Sultanate of Bijapur
  C. Sultanate of Golconda
  D. Both B and C

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  In Vrindavan, near Mathura, temples were similar to Mughal palaces in Fatehpur Sikri

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• 17

  What is Pietra Dura?
  A. Greek God
  B. Style of decoration of buildings
  C. Type of coins
  D. Role of succession

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Series of pietra dura inlays depicting legendary Greek god Orpheus playing the lute behind emperor’s throne
  Pietra dura: Style of decoration of buildings

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• 18

  Match the following
  1. Pishtaq a. diwan-i-khas or am
  2. chihil sutun b. red fort
  3. pietra dura c. Humayun tomb

  A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
  B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
  C. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
  D. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b

  Answer - C

  Solution

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  Humayun Tomb: -Central towering dome & tall gateway (pishtaq)
  Ceremonial halls of public and private audience (diwan-i khas or am) planned. These courts called chihil sutun or 40-pillared halls within a large courtyard
  Red Fort: Shah Jahan’s court – Series of pietra dura inlays depicting legendary Greek god Orpheus playing the lute behind emperor’s throne

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• 19

  Govind Deva temple in Vrindavan is made of-
  A. Limestone
  B. White marble
  C. Red sandstone
  D. Granite

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Interior of Govind deva temple in Vrindavan- made of red sandstone- Style of architecture is from NE Iran (Khurasan) for high ceiling roof and was used in Fatehpur Sikri

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• 20

  What is true regarding Shahjahanabad?
  i. Imperial palace was built far from river
  ii. Only specially favoured nobles were given access to river

  A. Only i
  B. Only ii
  C. Both i and ii
  D. None of these

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Shahjahanabad constructed in Delhi
  • Imperial palace commanded the river-front.
  • Only specially favoured nobles – like his eldest son Dara Shukoh – were given access to the river, rest all had to construct their homes in the city away from River Yamuna

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