The spectacular 'Hojsaleswara Temple' at Halebidu, famous for its intricate soapstone reliefs, features double shrines dedicated to which deity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The spectacular 'Hojsaleswara Temple' at Halebidu, famous for its intricate soapstone reliefs, features double shrines dedicated to which deity?
A. Lord Shiva
B. Surya Dev
C. Lord Vishnu
D. Lord Brahma
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring two identical shrines side by side.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
Who among the following built the 'Jantar Mantar' observatories across northern India, including Delhi, Jaipur, and Varanasi?
A. Maharaja Ganga Singh
B. Raja Man Singh
C. Maharaja Jaswant Singh
D. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur built five astronomical observatories called 'Jantar Mantar' in New Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura.

Question #2
The famous historical site 'Udayagiri Caves' featuring Gupta-era rock carvings, including a famous Varaha avatar relief, is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Hindu-Jain Udayagiri Caves of the Gupta period are located near Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh (Not to be confused with Udayagiri-Khandagiri in Odisha).

Question #3
Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur was built by which Chola ruler?
A. Aditya Chola
B. Rajendra Chola I
C. Rajaraja Chola I
D. Vijayalaya Chola

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rajaraja Chola I built the Brihadeeswarar Temple (also called Peruvudaiyar Kovil) in 1010 CE. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.