Kakatiyas : Art and Architecture

 

SUBJECT : TELANGANA HISTORY & CULTURE

Kakatiyas : Art and Architecture

Model Questions

   {Prepared on   14.8.2024 }

                   For Study purpose only 

 

Questions for TGPSC GROUP – I (MAINS) EXAMINATION,2024:

 

1)Describe  in detail about the Art and Architecture promoted by Kakatiyas ?

 

 

 

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Note: For any  doubt clarification, please refer to any prescribed text book .

 

 

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS FOR TGPSC GROUP – II EXMINATIONS, 2024

 

 

1)Kakatiyas continued the heritage of whom in the field of Art and Architecture ?

a)Rastrakuta Kings and Chalaukya rulers

 

2)What are the chief characteristics of Kakatiya art and architecture ?

a)High Adhisthana; Carved Pillars; Wall parapits of mandapas having Jallies

b)Entrances (Toranas) Pillars; Top / Highly raised Vimanas; Rangamandapas

c)Mukha mandpas; Swans ; Lotus flowers

d)All the above

 

Ans : d

 

 

3)The foundation/platform for some temples during Kakatiya period,  was constructed on which type of platforms ?

a) Sandy platforms

 

4)Who built ‘Siddheswara temple’ at Anumakoinda?

a)Prola I

 

 

5)In 1163 AD, who built Rudraswara or Thousand Pillar temple at Hanumakonda ?

a)Rudradeva

 

6)Inside the Warangal Fort, who built ‘Swayambhu temple’ according to ‘Pratapa Charitram’ of Ekambaranatha ?

a) Prola II

 

7)What is the speciality of ‘Swayambhu temple’ inside of Warangal Fort ?

a)In four directions, this temple was well surrounded by Toranas or gateways

 

 

8) Who built Ghanapeshwara temple (Ghanpur-Mulugu) according inscription on the slab of a temple here  ?

a)Recherla Rudra’s son  Ganapatireddi

 

9)Which are known as ‘kotagullu’

a)Ganapeshwara temple (Ghanapur – Mulugu )

 

10)Who built ‘Ramappa temple’ in 1213 AD at Palampet ?

a)Recherla Rudra, the General of Ganapatideva  

 

11)Ramappa temple is built in which model ?

a) Star model

 

12) Which of the following is correct about ‘Ramappa Temple’ at Palampet ?

a) The Roof ceiling is well painted with glimpses from Ramayana and Mahabharata

b)Specially prepared brick is used in the construction of ‘Gopuram’ of this temple, and  these bricks can float on the surface of water

c)On the pillars of the temple, dancers figures were carved, in various dance poses

d)All the above

Ans : d

 

13) ‘Nrityaratnavali’ book describing different styles of dances , was written by whom ?

a)Jayapa

 

14) Which of the following is correct about ‘Perinishiva Thandavam’?

a)It is very popular dance form during Kakatiya period. The artists dance in the rytham according to the sound of ‘Drumbeaters’.

b)This dance was performed on the eve of soldiers starting to battle field

c‘Nataraja Ramakrishna revived this dance form

d)All the above

Ans : d 

 

15)In Nrityaratnavali of Jayapa, which dance styles are described ?

a) Both ‘Desi’ and ‘Maarga’ dance styles (i.e., classical and folk )