Ancient & Classical Architecture
Theme: Art & Culture
34 PYQs. Master elimination tricks first, then attempt individual questions below.
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PYQs in Ancient & Classical Architecture
UPSC Prelims 2026
Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns : I. There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absen...
Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct ? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India...
The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :
Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara ? 1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami 2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole 3. Dashavatara Temple, Deog...
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are corr...
UPSC Prelims 2025
UPSC Prelims 2024
Consider the following information: | Archaeological Site | State | Description | |---|---|---| | 1. Chandraketugarh | Odisha | Trading Port town | | 2. Inam...
Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO: 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas...
UPSC Prelims 2023
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of rel...
Consider the following pairs : Site : Well known for 1.Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine How...