Chapter 3 Our Changing Earth

1. With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near

Morena, consider the following statements: (UPSC / IAS 2021 )

It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
It is the only circular temple built in India.
It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4

2. Which one of the following statements is correct? (UPSC / IAS 2021 )

(a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.

(b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.

(d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

3. With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to (UPSC / IAS 2021 )

(a) dance forms of Northwest India

(b) musical instruments

(d) tribal languages

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