Temple Architecture: March 16, 2022

March 16, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Bhuthnath temple has the features of shikhara style of temple architecture.
2. Doongri temple was built in pagoda style by Raja Bahadur Singh.
3. In Buthnath temple, the shivlinga is struck by lightning every year.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1 and 3 only

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ANSWER – A

Bhuthnath temple has the features of shikhara style of temple architecture.

Doongri temple was built in pagoda style by Raja Bahadur Singh.

In Bijli Mahadev temple, the shivlinga is struck by lightning every year.

Which of the following goddess is known as the goddess of Dissolution?

(A) Mahamaya Bala Sundri
(B) Hidimba devi
(C) Laya devi
(D) Mrikula devi

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ANSWER – C

On the eastern side of the temple of Bala Sundri lies the temple of Laya Devi.

Laya Devi is known as the goddess of Dissolution.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (TEMPLE)
A. Trilokpur temple
B. Jagannath temple
C. Bhunath temple
D. Mrikula devi temple
LIST 2 (BUILT BY)
1. Raja Ajbar Sen
2. Raja Dip Prakash
3.Raja Budh Prakash
4. Rani Suryamati
Code:

(A) A-2 , B-3 , C-1 , D-4
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-4 , D-3
(C) A-3 , B-1 , C-4 , D-2
(D) A-2 , B-4 , C-3 , D-1

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ANSWER – A

Which of the following has been preserved by Dhadiar community of Chamba and patronized by Meru Varman?

(A) Wooden architecture
(B) Bronze sculpture art
(C) Pahari paintings
(D) Rock cut architecture

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ANSWER – B

Bronze sculpture art has been preserved by Dhadiar community of Chamba and passed since generations.

The art of bronze sculpture was patronized by Meru Varman.

Consider the following statements:
1. Himachal government set up a committee to report on the status of temples controlled and uncontrolled by the government on 20th July 2009.
2. The committee had one member, Mr. K.C Sharma and Pt. Prem Prasad as Chairman.
3. The committee recommended that out of 45 temples, 25 should be de-notified.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

K.C SHARMA COMMITTEE: On 3rd July 2008, Himachal government set up a committee to report on the status of temples controlled and uncontrolled by the government.

The committee had one member secretary Pt. Prem Prasad and Mr. K.C Sharma as chairman. The report was submitted on 20th July 2009. The committee recommended that out of 45 temples were under the control of state government, 25 should be kept in government control and remaining 20 should be de-notified.

What is the architectural style of the temple on the corner of Lake Parashar? [HPAS (Pre) Exam-2018]

(A) Shikhar style
(B) Pagoda style
(C) Timber bonded style
(D) Stupa style

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ANSWER – B