M.A. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
A.I.H.C. A.
ROCK-CUT AND TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT INDIA
Time 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select appropriate word. 14
Khjuraho temples were built by dynasty.
Solanki Chandela
Chola Pallava
Early temples were built at
Madurai Sanchi
Nalanda Pattadakal
Jagmohana means
Garbhagriha Mukhamandapa
Sabhamandapa Garudamandapa
The ground plan of Durga Temple, Aihole is
Apsidal Square
Rectangular Circle
Papnath temple at Pattadakal is of deity.
Shiva Vishnu
Brahama Kartikeya
There are caves in Ajanta.
30 10
25 20
Nilkantheshwar temple, Nilanga has type of Mandapa.
Open Gudha (closed)
Half closed Half open
Q.2 Write short notes of the following (any four out of five) 14
Vishwakarama cave, Ajantha
Describe pillars of Karla chaitya
Nakul Sahadev Ratha
Jain Caves of Ellora
Sun Temple, Konarka
Q.3 Write short answers of the following (any two of the three) 14
Bring out the importance of rock-cut architecture of Dharashiv.
Write in detail about temple building style of Orissa with special reference
to Lingraj Temple.
Describe in detail the salient features of Brihdeshwar Temple, Tanjavur.
Q.4 Write the answer of any one of the following 14
Bring out the importance of rock-cut architecture in the history of Indian
Architecture.
Trace out the salient features of Yadava temples with suitable examples.
Q.5 Critically examine the art architecture of the Harihareshwar Temple at
Hattarsang Kudal, Dist. Solapur.