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Duladeo Temple - Quiz
Duladeo Temple
  • 1. Which deity is the Duladeo Temple dedicated to?
A) Shiva
B) Brahma
C) Ganesha
D) Vishnu
  • 2. What is the meaning of the name 'Dulodeo'?
A) Holy Bridegroom
B) Temple of Stone
C) Divine Dancer
D) Eternal Light
  • 3. In which Indian state is the Duladeo Temple located?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Rajasthan
  • 4. In what year was the Duladeo Temple inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List?
A) 1986
B) 2000
C) 1992
D) 1975
  • 5. What is the alternative name for the Duladeo Temple?
A) Nagara Temple
B) Shiva Sadan
C) Chandela Bhavan
D) Kunwar Math
  • 6. To which architectural style does the Duladeo Temple belong?
A) Kalinga
B) Dravidian
C) Vesara
D) Nagara
  • 7. On the bank of which river is the temple located?
A) Ganges
B) Khodar
C) Yamuna
D) Narmada
  • 8. What is the approximate date of the Duladeo Temple's construction?
A) 1200–1350 AD
B) 1000–1150 AD
C) 600–750 AD
D) 800–950 AD
  • 9. Who is believed to be the chief sculptor of the temple based on inscriptions?
A) Kirttivarman
B) Madanaverman
C) Ibn Batuta
D) Vasala
  • 10. What does the term 'nirandhara' mean in the context of this temple?
A) A temple built on a mountain peak
B) A layout without an ambulatory path
C) A temple made entirely of marble
D) A temple with dual sanctums
  • 11. Which shape is the main hall of the Duladeo Temple?
A) Rectangular
B) Octagonal
C) Circular
D) Square
  • 12. How many minor lingas are carved around the surface of the main linga in the sanctum?
A) 1,000
B) 999
C) 500
D) 100
  • 13. What represents the 'abode of Shiva' in the temple's architectural symbolism?
A) The Ganges River
B) Mount Kailash
C) The Himalayas
D) The sun
  • 14. Which traveller attested to the existence of the Khajuraho temples in 1335?
A) Fa-Hien
B) Ibn Batuta
C) Hiuen Tsang
D) Marco Polo
  • 15. What distinguishes the figurines carved in the Duladeo Temple compared to other temples?
A) Large geometric eyes
B) Very tall stature
C) Lack of jewelry
D) Soft expressive features
  • 16. What was the primary reason for the restoration of the temple by the British?
A) It was in a state of disrepair and partly ruined
B) To change the orientation of the entrance
C) To expand the sanctum area
D) To add new decorative sculptures
  • 17. Which of the following describes the restored parts of the temple?
A) Painted plaster surfaces
B) Lighter colour sandstone without carvings
C) Intricately carved replicas
D) Dark granite matching the original stone
  • 18. Which three gods appear in a trinity carving in the temple?
A) Vishnu, Shiva and Ganesha
B) Indra, Surya and Brahma
C) Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
D) Surya, Brahma and Shiva
  • 19. What do the sculptures of mango trees and fruits represent in the temple?
A) Death
B) Fertility
C) Warfare
D) Wealth
  • 20. In which group of the Khajuraho complex is the Duladeo Temple found?
A) Western group
B) Northern group
C) Southern group
D) Eastern group
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