UNESCO Site Location Verification
This question requires identifying the pair that incorrectly associates a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its Indian location.
Matching UNESCO Heritage Sites and Locations
- Fatehpur Sikri - Uttar Pradesh: Fatehpur Sikri is located in Uttar Pradesh. The match is correct.
- Elephanta Caves - Karnataka: Elephanta Caves are located in Maharashtra, not Karnataka. This match is incorrect.
- Sunderbans National Park - West Bengal: Sunderbans National Park is located in West Bengal. The match is correct.
- Sun Temple - Odisha: The Sun Temple (Konark) is located in Odisha. The match is correct.
Identifying the Incorrect Location Match
The incorrect pair is Elephanta Caves listed with Karnataka. The correct location for Elephanta Caves is Maharashtra.
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Important Questions from Architecture
Consider the following statements regarding Sanchi and its archaeological findings:
1. When Sanchi was discovered in 1818, three of its four gateways were still standing, the fourth was lying on the spot where it had fallen
2. Animals depicted at Sanchi include elephants, horses, mon- keys and cattle
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Nagara style of temple architecture:
1. This style of temples are commonly found in the areas between Himalayas and Vindhyas.
2. The most striking feature of this style is its pyramidal shikhara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I
(Dynasty)
List II
(Architecture)
A. Chalukyas 1. Sun Temple, Konark B. Hoysalas 2. Pattadakal Temples C. Pandyas 3. Kesava Temple, Somnathpur D. Eastern Gangas 4. Eastern Gopura of Chidambaram Temple In which of the following temples will you find Gopurams?
The Sun Temple of Odisha was built in the 13th Century AD by which of the following emperors?
