Mauryan Architecture — MCQ Practice
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Consider the following statements about Mauryan architecture: 1. The Mauryan polish was achieved using a technique that has been successfully replicated in modern times. 2. All Ashokan pillars were carved from Chunar sandstone quarried near Varanasi. 3. The Barabar caves represent the earliest examples of rock-cut architecture in India. 4. The Lion Capital at Sarnath was adopted as India's national emblem. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The architectural influence of which ancient civilization is most evident in the Mauryan pillars with animal capitals?
Which of the following best describes the significance of the Barabar caves in the context of Indian architecture?
Consider the following pairs: 1. Sarnath Lion Capital - National emblem of India 2. Sanchi Stupa - Earliest rock-cut cave 3. Lomas Rishi Cave - Horseshoe-shaped entrance 4. Pataliputra - Mauryan capital city Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
The term 'Mauryan polish' refers to: