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Q31·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2021

Architecture and History of Chausath Yogini Temple

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Question

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.

    It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.

  2. 2.

    It is the only circular temple built in India.

  3. 3.

    It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.

  4. 4.

    Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.

Options

a

1 and 2

b

2 and 3 only

c

1 and 4

Answer
d

2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the temple was constructed by King Devapala of the Kachchhapaghata dynasty in the 14th century. Statement 2 is incorrect because India has other circular ancient temples, such as the Chausath Yogini Temple at Hirapur. Statement 3 is incorrect because Yogini temples are strictly dedicated to the esoteric Shakta/Shaiva tantric traditions, not the Vaishnava cult. Statement 4 is correct due to its uncanny structural similarity to the old Indian Parliament house. > The Chausath Yogini temple of Morena is a circular structure honoring the Shakta cult and is historically linked to modern administrative architectural designs. Answer: (c).

Question details

Year

2021

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q31

Subject

History

Sub-topic

Art, Culture & Architecture

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Hard

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

Indian Parliament architecture roots / Heritage news

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