Whose period is called the golden period of Mughal architecture?
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
In which state is the Lingaraja temple?
(A) Orissa
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Karnataka
1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).
2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.
3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.
To which dynasty does the bronze statue of Nataraja belong?
(A) Chola
(B) Cher
(C) Pandya
(D) Rashtrakuta
Who was the contemporary of Queen Elizabeth I of Britain?
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
Elizabeth I (r. 1558–1603) was the last Tudor monarch and a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605).
Which of the following is a hill station in South India?
(A) Khandala
(B) Ooty
(C) Mussoorie
(D) Nainital
During the Sao Joao festivities, Goans present to each other.
(A) beer
(B) fruits
(C) fish
(D) flowers
In which state are the Ajanta and Ellora caves situated?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Manipur
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Kumbh Mela on the banks of which river is situated in Nashik?
(A) Ganga
(B) Sutlej
(C) Mahanadi
(D) Godavari
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