Odishan Temple Architecture
Multiple Choice Questions
Part-VI
Q.11) Which temple is credited with the first use of iron bars in its roof construction among Odishan temples?
a) Lingaraja Temple
b) Konark Sun Temple
c) Simhanatha Temple
d) Jagannath Temple
Answer: Simhanatha Temple
Q.12) What change occurred in the technique of roof construction with the introduction of the sikhara in Odishan temples?
a) Adoption of barrel vaulting
b) Use of reinforced concrete
c) Tying opposite walls with stone blocks
d) Installation of wooden trusses
Answer: Tying opposite walls with stone blocks
Q.13) Which term is used to describe the process of tying opposite walls with stone blocks in Odishan temple construction?
a) Vastu Shastra
b) Shikhara
c) Vimana
d) Muda
Answer: Muda
Q.14) What does "muda" mean in the context of Odishan temple architecture?
a) Tower
b) Cover
c) Wall
d) Foundation
Answer: Cover
Q.15) What is "garbhamuda" in Odishan temple architecture?
a) It refers to the main sanctum of the temple.
b) It denotes the innermost chamber where the deity is enshrined.
c) It indicates the roof covering the sanctum.
d) It represents the entrance gateway to the temple complex.
Answer: It indicates the roof covering the sanctum.
Q.16) What term is used to describe the hollow chamber above the garbhamuda in Odishan temple architecture?
a) Garbhagriha
b) Ratnamuda
c) Sikhamuda
d) Jagamohana
Answer: Ratnamuda
Q.17) What role did the ratnamuda play in Odishan temple architecture?
a) It served as the main sanctum of the temple.
b) It provided structural support to the sikhara.
c) It facilitated ventilation within the temple complex.
d) It housed the deity's image during special ceremonies.
Answer: It provided structural support to the sikhara.
Q.18) What is the typical ground plan of the sanctum in Odishan temples of the rekha type?
a) Rectangular
b) Circular
c) Square
d) Triangular
Answer: Square
Q.19) Which two temples in the undivided Bolangir district of Odisha have a cruciform ground plan due to indentations in the inner walls?
a) Lingaraja Temple and Jagannath Temple
b) Somesvara Temple and Kapilesvara Temple
c) Konark Sun Temple and Muktesvara Temple
d) Brahmesvara Temple and Rajarani Temple
Answer: Somesvara Temple and Kapilesvara Temple
Q.20) In which region are the temples featuring a star-shaped ground plan commonly found?
a) Nayagarh
b) Ganjam
c) Rayagada
d) Boudh
Answer: Boudh