Class 8 Social Science Chapter 3: A Journey Through Indian Architecture — practice questions with answers
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50 questions12 easy, 29 medium, 9 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. What is ‘architecture’?
- The art and techniques of design and construction, combining function and beauty
- Only painting buildings
- Only building roads
- Making furniture
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Answer: A. The art and techniques of design and construction, combining function and beauty
Why: India has a long tradition in this field. [p.86]
Why: India has a long tradition in this field. [p.86]
Q2. What is a stupa?
- A dome-shaped Buddhist structure, often holding relics
- A stepwell
- A fort
- A palace
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Answer: A. A dome-shaped Buddhist structure, often holding relics
Why: Thousands were built from the 4th–3rd century BCE. [p.92]
Why: Thousands were built from the 4th–3rd century BCE. [p.92]
Q3. Wells with flights of steps leading down to water, like Rani ki Vav, are called ______.
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Answer: stepwells
Why: Vāvs or bāorīs. [p.98]
Why: Vāvs or bāorīs. [p.98]
Q4. Mosques have a prayer hall oriented towards which direction?
- Mecca
- The rising Sun
- The nearest river
- North only
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Answer: A. Mecca
Why: They also serve as centres of education and community. [p.106]
Why: They also serve as centres of education and community. [p.106]
Q5. What is a common feature of many traditional Indian houses?
- A central courtyard
- Glass walls
- Steel frames
- No windows
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Answer: A. A central courtyard
Why: Seen in havelis and Chettinad houses. [p.118–119]
Why: Seen in havelis and Chettinad houses. [p.118–119]
Q6. Which materials have been used in traditional Indian architecture? (Tick all that apply)
- Stone and marble
- Terracotta
- Wood
- Plastic
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Answer: A. Stone and marble; B. Terracotta; C. Wood
Why: Let’s Explore asks you to list materials. [p.104, p.119]
Why: Let’s Explore asks you to list materials. [p.104, p.119]
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