71. The Pallavas introduced the architectural style known as “Dravida Vimana” in temple construction. Which element is a prominent feature of this style?
a) Gopuram (entrance tower)
b) Mandapa (hall)
c) Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum)
d) Vimana (tower over the sanctum)
72. Which Pallava king was known as “Kalappalar” (patron of art)?
a) Mahendravarman II
b) Nandivarman II
c) Paramesvaravarman II
d) Narasimhavarman II
73. The famous “Pallava Grantha” script was developed during the reign of which Pallava king?
a) Mahendravarman I
b) Narasimhavarman I
c) Rajasimha
d) Paramesvaravarman I
74. Which Pallava king is associated with the construction of the “Kailasanatha Temple” in Kanchipuram?
a) Mahendravarman I
b) Narasimhavarman I
c) Rajasimha
d) Paramesvaravarman I
75. The famous “Descent of the Ganges” relief sculpture in Mamallapuram depicts a scene from which Hindu epic?
a) Ramayana
b) Mahabharata
c) Bhagavad Gita
d) Puranas
