Which of the following is a prominent feature of Dravidian temple architecture? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a prominent feature of Dravidian temple architecture?

A. None

B. Vimana (tower over sanctum)

C. Gopuram (gateway tower)

D. Both

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Both are characteristic of Dravidian architecture.

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The historic fort of Kumbhalgarh, which features the second-longest continuous wall in the world after the Great Wall of China, was built by:

A. Rana Sanga

B. Rana Udai Singh

C. Maharana Pratap

D. Rana Kumbha

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rana Kumbha of Mewar built the Kumbhalgarh Fort in the 15th century. Its massive perimeter wall stretches over 36 kilometers along the Aravalli hills.

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The dynamic 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi' taxes collected by the Marathas were assessed on what underlying basis?

A. Chauth was a 10% tax; Sardeshmukhi was a 50% emergency wartime crop levy.

B. Chauth was a trade tax on ports; Sardeshmukhi was a religious tax on non-Marathas.

C. Chauth was 50% of the produce; Sardeshmukhi was a tax on dynamic forest goods.

D. Chauth was 25% of land revenue; Sardeshmukhi was an additional 10% levy based on hereditary claims.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Chauth was a 25% tax levied on non-Maratha territories to protect them from raids, while Sardeshmukhi was an extra 10% tax collected based on Shivaji's claim as the supreme hereditary head.

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