Easy Indian General Knowledge Questions
Whose period is called the Golden Age of Mughal Architecture?
(A) Jahangir
(B) Shah Jahan
(C) Aurangzeb
(D) Akbar
Correct Answer : B
Muhammad bin Qasim invade India?
(A) 711
(B) 714
(C) 713
(D) 712
Correct Answer : D
In which state is the Lingaraj temple located?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Karnataka
(D) Orissa
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
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.
4. It was built by Somavanshi king Yayati I.
Which dynasty does the bronze statue of Nataraja belong?
(A) Cher
(B) Chola
(C) Rashtrakuta
(D) Pandya
Correct Answer : B
Amoghavarsha belonged to which dynasty?
(A) Chola
(B) Rashtrakuta
(C) Pandya
(D) Cher
Correct Answer : B
Who was the contemporary of Britain's Queen Elizabeth I?
(A) Jahangir
(B) Aurangzeb
(C) Akbar
(D) Shah Jahan
Correct Answer : C