Question : Pillared halls, where the Buddhist monks used to worship, were known as:

Option 1: Stupas

Option 2: Chaityas

Option 3: Viharas

Option 4: Mathias

Question : The distinctive feature of Vijayanagar architecture is the use of:

Option 1: Marble

Option 2: Soapstone

Option 3: Granite

Option 4: Sandstone

Question : The analysis of Hampi's temples by historians helps in understanding:

Option 1: The economic system of the Vijayanagar Empire

Option 2: The religious practices of the time

Option 3: The social structure of the Vijayanagar society

Option 4: The architectural techniques of the period

Question : The intricate carvings on the temples of Vijayanagar depict:

Option 1: Royal court scenes

Option 2: Mythological stories

Option 3: Geometric patterns

Option 4: Floral motifs

Question : Historians have used inscriptions found in Hampi to:

Option 1: Decode ancient languages

Option 2: Understand the religious practices of the Vijayanagar Empire

Option 3: Trace the lineage of Vijayanagar rulers

Option 4: Study the architectural styles of the period