Architecture and Sculpture (5)

Consider the following statements regarding Mughal Architecture:

1) The fort-building reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir.

2) The tomb of Itmad Daulah at Agra was constructed wholly of white marble.

3) Many features of Mughal architecture can be seen in the Golden Temple of Amritsar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the ancient Indian architecture, consider the following statements:

1) First urbanization occurred during the bronze age whereas second urbanization took place in the Mahajanapada period under the influence of iron.

2) The Indus Valley civilization had fully planned city centers with simple societies.

3) After the decline of the Indus Valley civilization, India faced a long period of rural civilization.

4) The Indus valley civilization was connected to other contemporary civilizations in Mesopotamia.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Mauryan architecture, consider the following statements:

1) ‘Anda’ part of Stupa contains ‘Relics’ and ‘Ashes’ of Buddha and other Buddhist personalities and it was monolithic.

2) Mauryan pillars were used to show the might of the Mauryan empire and the spread of Dhamma.

3) Lomas Rishi cave has an absence of internal and external ornamentation.

4) Ajanta caves have both Buddhist and Jain shrines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the difference between the various schools of temple architecture of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) Panchayatan style was featured in both Nagara and Dravida temple schools.

2) Kandariya Mahadev Temple and Modhera Sun Temple are examples of Nagara style temples, and have an outer wall and a water tank respectively.

3) Use of the outer wall and water tank in the temple campus is a feature of the Dravidian style of temples.

4) Gopuram in four directions, Monolithic pillars, and carving of Yali on pillars are features of Vijayanagara style temples.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following architectural features:

1) Use of Quranic verses and Hindu motifs in decoration of the building

2) Use of stone and material of pre-existed builds

3) Use of Batter

4) Use of Double dome, Balconies, Kiosks, and Eaves

Which of the following series of monuments is correctly matched with the above architectural features?