Chalukya - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   The best specimens of Chalukya paintings can be seen in which of the following cave temples

1) Ajanta
2) Badami
3) Ellora
4) Elephanta


a. Only 1
b. only 1 and 2
c. Only 1 and 4
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: only 1 and 2

Explanation:
Their cave temples are found in Ajanta, Ellora and Nasik. The best specimens of Chalukya paintings can be seen in the Badami cave temple and in the Ajanta caves.


2)   The vesara style in the building of structural temples was developed by

a. Cholas
b. Pallavas
c. Chalukyas
d. Pandyas
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Chalukyas

Explanation:
The Chalukyas developed the vesara style in the building of structural temples. However, the vesara style reached its culmination only under the Rashtrakutas and the Hoysalas.