Gupta Architecture — MCQ Practice

Which of the following statements about Gupta period architecture is/are correct? 1. The Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh is an example of a flat-roofed temple. 2. The Udayagiri Caves are primarily Buddhist rock-cut shrines. 3. The concept of a curvilinear shikhara over the garbhagriha first emerged during this period. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs of architectural features and their associated periods: 1. Polished monolithic pillars: Mauryan Period 2. Elaborate rock-cut Chaitya halls: Post-Mauryan Period 3. Emergence of Garbhagriha and Shikhara in structural temples: Gupta Period Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to Gupta period sculpture, consider the following statements: 1. The Mathura school primarily used red sandstone and depicted figures with a more sensuous and earthy quality. 2. The Sarnath school is known for its transparent drapery and spiritual, serene Buddha images. 3. Hellenistic influence was completely absent in Gupta sculpture, which was purely indigenous. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following Gupta period sites is primarily known for its Hindu rock-cut caves and monumental Varaha relief sculpture?

The term 'Panchayatana' in the context of temple architecture refers to: 1. A temple dedicated to five different deities. 2. A temple with a main shrine and four subsidiary shrines at the corners. 3. A temple built using five different types of stone. 4. A temple with five distinct mandapas. Which of the above options correctly defines 'Panchayatana'?