M.A. (Semester IV) (CGPA) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
A.I.H.C. A.
ROCK-CUT TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT INDIA
Day Date: Friday, 17-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 02:30 PM to 05.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory
Figures to the right indicate full marks
Q.1 Select appropriate word: 14
At the entrance of Dravid style temple is observed.
Shala Gopuram
Ayagpatta Vyala
Early temples were built at
Madurai Sanchi
Nalanda Pattadakal
Jagmohana, means
Garbhagriha Mukhamandapa
Sabhamandapa Garudamandapa
built the famous Brihadeshwar temple at Tanjaore.
Rajendra Chola Rajraja
Nandivarman Dantidurga
The word 'Devayatan' appears in literature from
1st century B.C. 1st century A.D.
2nd century A.D. 1st century A.D.
is the important feature of Nagara style temples.
Height Width
Depth None of these
We observed Sursundaries on the mandovara of temple.
Sangmeshwar, Hattarsang Kudal
Shiv Mandir, Umarga
Trivikram, Ter
Nilkantheshwar, Nilanga
The ground plan of Durga Temple, Aihole is
Apsidal Square
Rectangular Circle
Urushrunga means
Gavaksha Small Shikhara
Savarna Upapita
10) Khajuraho is in district.
Chattarpur Bhopal
Gorakhpur Patana
Page 2 of 2
SLR-HB-24
11) Draupadi, Dharmaraj, Arjuna Pindari rathas from Mamallpuram are
types.
Kuta Shala
Chapa None of these
12) Papnath temple at Pattadakal is of deity.
Shiva Vishnu
Brahama Kartikeya
13) Ellora has Buddhist caves.
12 05
11 21
14) Harihareshwar Temple at Hattarsang Kudal has garbhagrahas
(sanctums).
Four Three
One Two
Q.2 Write short notes of the following: (Any four) 12
Kandaria Mahadeo Temple
Sangameshwar Tempele, Hattarsang Kudal
Gopuram
Dwarshakha
Draupadi Rath, Mamallapuram
Q.3 Write short answer of the following: (Any four) 16
Describe pillars of Karle chaitya.
Write a critical note on Durga Temple, Aihole.
Bring out the salient features of the Bhumija style temple architecture.
Explain the Exterior part of Nilkantheshwar Temple, Nilanga.
Discuss the Different Styles of Temples in brief.
Q.4 Answer any two of the following: 14
Describe Mahadev Temple Umarga, giving critical comments.
Write in detail about Chandela Style.
Explain the rock cut architecture of Pitalkhore.
Q.5 Elaborate the origin development of temple architecture in ancient India. 14
OR
Critically examine the art architecture of the Ratha Temples at
Mamallapuram.