MCQs on Ram Mandir Set – 4
Q31. What unique feature sets the Ram temple construction apart from conventional methods?
A. Extensive use of marble
B. Incorporation of modern steel structures
C. Absence of iron and use of copper plates for stone fusion
D. Construction on an artificial island in the Saryu River
Answer –C. Absence of iron and use of copper plates for stone fusion
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Q32. What potential advantage does the use of copper plates offer compared to iron in temple construction?
A. Higher cost-effectiveness
B. Increased structural strength
C. Enhanced earthquake resistance
D. Reduced corrosion and longer lifespan
Answer –D. Reduced corrosion and longer lifespan
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Q33. Why do you think the Ram temple construction’s traditional methods and focus on sustainability are significant?
A. To replicate the exact techniques used in ancient temples
B. To promote cultural heritage and attract religious tourism
C. To ensure environmental consciousness and minimize construction waste
D. To showcase Indian craftsmanship and architectural expertise
Answer –Both B & C
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Q34. Which region of India predominantly features the Nagara style of temple architecture?
A. Southern India
B. Eastern India
C. Northern India
D. Western India
Answer – C. Northern India
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Q35. What is a key characteristic of Nagara temples that distinguishes them from South Indian temples?
A. Presence of elaborate boundary walls and gateways
B. Absence of mandapas adorned with shikhara
C. Emphasis on horizontal structures instead of vertical elements
D. Absence of elaborate boundary walls and gateways
Answer – D. Absence of elaborate boundary walls and gateways
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Q36. What is the term for the upraised platform found in Nagara temple architecture?
A. Mandapa
B. Shikhara
C. Garbhagriha
D. Jagati
Answer – D. Jagati
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Q37. What are the structures that adorn the mandapas in Nagara temples?
A. Gopurams
B. Rathas
C. Shikharas
D. Vimanas
Answer –C. Shikharas
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Q38. What is a distinctive feature of the spire in Nagara temple architecture?
A. Square base and rounded top
B. Barrel-shaped vault
C. Multiple smaller spires surrounding a central one
D. Flat roof with decorative cornices
Answer – A. Square base and rounded top
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Q39. Who is the chief architect overseeing the design and construction of the Ram temple?
A. Nikhil Sompura
B. Ashish Sompura
C. Chandrakant Sompura
D. Champat Rai
Answer –C. Chandrakant Sompura
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Q40. What notable temple did Chandrakant Sompura’s family design before working on the Ram temple?
A. The Somnath temple
B. The Taj Mahal
C. The Golden Temple
D. The Akshardham temple
Answer – D. The Akshardham temple
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