Question Paper

Which of the following is an example of non-material heritage? a) Coins b) Dance c) Buildings d) Rivers

The Taj Mahal was built by which Mughal Emperor? a) Akbar b) Humayun c) Shah Jahan d) Babur

The Konarak Sun Temple is shaped like a: a) Horse b) Elephant c) Chariot d) Dome

Which city is home to the Golden Temple? a) Delhi b) Mumbai c) Amritsar d) Kolkata

The Living Roots Bridge is found in which Indian state? a) Assam b) Sikkim c) Meghalaya d) West Bengal

The art of making buildings is called _____________________.

The Red Fort is located on the banks of the river _____________________.

The Dilwara Temples are a sacred place for the _____________________.

The Qutub Minar is the tallest stone _____________________ in India.

The Brihadeshwara temple in Thanjavur is _____________________ years old.

Heritage is only about old buildings. (True/False)

The Meenakshi Temple’s gateway towers are called gopurams. (True/False)

The Rashtrapati Bhawan is the residence of the Prime Minister of India. (True/False)

The Gateway of India is located in Kolkata. (True/False)

Kaziranga National Park is an example of natural heritage. (True/False)

What is “architecture”?

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What is a “UNESCO World Heritage Site”?

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List three types of heritage.

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Name two important monuments built by Emperor Shah Jahan.

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What are the 24 wheels and 7 horses of the Konarak Sun Temple believed to represent?

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Why is it important to protect our heritage? (Give two reasons)

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Look at the image carefully and answer the questions.

This image shows a beautifully carved stone structure, possibly from an ancient temple.

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What does the detailed carving in the picture tell you about the skills of the people who built it?

Name one monument from the chapter that is famous for its beautiful carvings.

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Explain what non-material heritage is and provide two examples from India’s cultural practices.

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Describe the unique features of the Living Roots Bridge in Meghalaya.

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Imagine you are visiting an old monument and you see someone trying to scribble on its walls. What would you do and why?

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Identify whether the following are Material Heritage (MH), Non-Material Heritage (NMH), or Natural Heritage (NH):

Bharatanatyam: _____________________

Red Fort: _____________________

Sunderbans: _____________________

Chapter: 10. Architectural Heritage Of India

I. Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)

II. Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)

III. True/False Questions (5 Marks)

IV. Explanations of Terms (4 Marks)

V. Short Answer Questions (9 Marks)

VI. Observation-Based Question (3 Marks)

VII. Long Answer Questions (6 Marks)

VIII. Environmental Awareness (3 Marks)

IX. Identifying Concepts (3 Marks)