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UPSC Prelims Indian Architecture Questions (Art and Culture): PYQs with Answers
10 UPSC Prelims questions on Indian Architecture (Art and Culture) from 2013–2026, newest first. 2014 had the most (3). Difficulty: 20% easy, 20% medium and 60% hard.
- Moidams CharaideoWhich one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct?
- Besnagar Bhaja Sittanavasal ShrinesConsider the following pairs:
- Ajanta Waghora GorgeWhich one of the following statements is correct?
- Ajanta and MahabalipuramWhat is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
- Dhauli Rock Cut ElephantWith reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
- Mahaparinirvana Arjunas PenanceWith reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
- Buddhist Shrines LocationsWith reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
- Ibadat KhanaIbadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
- Rock Cut Architecture HistoryWith reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
- Chaityas vs ViharasSome Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?