M.A. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
A.I.H.C. A.
ROCK-CUT 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
The largest and the most evolved Chaitya Hall of the Hinayana Phase are
situated at
Bedse Bhaja
Karle Kondane
Bhumij type of temples is found in
Rajasthan West Bengal
Jammu Kashmir Orissa
Which of the following architecture complex is associated with the
Chalukyas?
Ellora Aihole
Khajuraho Elephanta
Who were the Builders of Kandariya Mahadev temples?
Chauhans Chandellas
Palas Gurjar Pratiharas
Which of the following early Indian temples in built of bricks?
Nachna-Kuthara Bhitargan
Eran Gyaraspur
Which among the following Ajanta caves is Chaitya-grihas?
Cave no. 3 Cave no. 7
Cave no. 9 Cave no. 12
Which of the following is not generally associated with the Nagara style of
temples?
Bhogamandapa Garbhagriha
Adhisthana Shikhara
Q.2 Write short notes of the following: (Any four) 14
Describe Ladkhan Temple, Aihole
Uttareshwar Temple, Ter
Khandagiri Udaygiri
Draupadi Rath
Pitalkhore
Q.3 Write short answer of the following: (Any two) 16
Write a critical note on Gupta Temples.
Describe the features of the Cholas temples with special reference to
Brihadeshwar of Thanjavur.
Write critical notes on the Sun temple Modhera.
Q.4 Write the answer of any one of the following. 14
Write a detail note on Trivikram Temple, Ter with proper ground Plan.
OR
Describe Kailas Temple Ellora in detail.
Q.5 Give a comparative account of Nagara and Dravida temple architecture
indicated by suitable sketches.