Current Affairs Question - 06 August 2020

National Indian Art & Culture

Nagara School Of Temple Architecture


Consider the following statements with reference to the Nagara School of Temple architecture:

  1. In the Nagara style, the temple is generally constructed on an upraised platform called jagati.
  2. Mandapas are present in front of the Garbhagriha.
  3. Nagara style doesn’t usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways (South Indian temples often sport magnificent Gopurams).
  4. Nagara School is further subdivided into different schools based on region like Odisha, Khajuraho, Solanki, etc.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
1 Only 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 4
D
1, 2, 3 and 4

National Disaster And Disaster Management

Mullaperiyar Dam


Mullaperiyar dam has been a long standing issue in between two south Indian states. What is the name of those two states? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
B
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
C
Karnataka and Kerala
D
Karnataka and Telangana
Submit