The art and architecture of India from 600 AD to 1000 AD witnessed a rich and diverse range of styles and developments. This period falls within the early medieval era and was marked by the flourishing of various dynasties and regional powers, each leaving their distinct imprint on the artistic landscape of the subcontinent.
Here are some MCQs on the Art and Architecture of India (600-1000 AD)
1. The rock-cut cave temples of Badami are located in which state of India?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh
2. The Badami cave temples were built by which dynasty?
a) Chalukyas
b) Pallavas
c) Rashtrakutas
d) Cholas
3. The famous monolithic statue of Gommateshwara is located in which town of Karnataka?
a) Shravanabelagola
b) Hampi
c) Pattadakal
d) Belur
4. The monolithic statue of Gommateshwara represents which Jain Tirthankara?
a) Bahubali
b) Parshvanatha
c) Rishabhdev
d) Mahavira
5. The famous rock-cut caves of Elephanta are located near which city in India?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Delhi
d) Chennai
