The magnificent 'Chennakeshava Temple' at Belur contains exactly how many beautiful bracket ritual dancer figures (Madanikas)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The magnificent 'Chennakeshava Temple' at Belur contains exactly how many beautiful bracket ritual dancer figures (Madanikas)?
A. 56 figures
B. 42 figures
C. 38 figures
D. 48 figures
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The temple is world-famous for its 42 'Madanika' (bracket figures of celestial dancers or musicians), with 38 located on the exterior eaves and 4 inside.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The famous monument 'Bibi Ka Maqbara', also called the 'Taj of the Deccan', was commissioned by which Mughal ruler/prince?
A. Azam Shah
B. Akbar II
C. Bahadur Shah Zafar
D. Shah Jahan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad was commissioned by Aurangzeb's son, Prince Azam Shah, in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum (Posthumously Rabia-ud-Daurani).

Question #2
The Lotus Temple in Delhi belongs to which religious community?
A. Buddhist
B. Sikh
C. Jain
D. Bahá'í

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Lotus Temple is a Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi, known for its lotus-shaped architecture.

Question #3
Which specific cave complex consists of 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments entirely dedicated to Buddhist art, frescoes, and murals?
A. Ajanta Caves
B. Ellora Caves
C. Badami Caves
D. Udayagiri Caves

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra comprise 29 rock-cut caves, all of which are exclusively Buddhist monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE.