The Shore Temple, one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India, was built by which dynasty? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Shore Temple, one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India, was built by which dynasty?
A. Chola Dynasty
B. Chalukya Dynasty
C. Pallava Dynasty
D. Pandya Dynasty
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) was constructed during the 8th century AD by the Pallava King Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The monolithic rock-cut temples popularly known as 'Pancha Rathas' at Mahabalipuram are named after the characters of which Indian epic?
A. Silappatikaram
B. Puranas
C. Ramayana
D. Mahabharata

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Pancha Rathas are five monolithic pyramidal structural monuments named after the Pandavas (Yudhishtir, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula-Sahadeva) and Draupadi from the Mahabharata.

Question #2
The Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi, famous across India for its hanging pillar mystery and an enormous monolithic Nandi sculpture, is situated in which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Telangana
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Veerabhadra Temple is located in Lepakshi, Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh. It features exquisite 16th-century Vijayanagara style murals and architecture.

Question #3
The historic 'Bara Imambara' in Lucknow, famous for its incredible central arched hall without any beam support, was built by which ruler?
A. Asaf-ud-Daula
B. Saadat Ali Khan
C. Shuja-ud-Daula
D. Wajid Ali Shah

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Bara Imambara was built in Lucknow by Asaf-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh, in 1784 as a major famine relief project.