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Martand Temple MCQs – Ancient History of Kashmir

1. Martand Sun Temple was built by:

(A) Avantivarman


(B) Harsha


(C) Lalitaditya


(D) Didda




2. Martand Temple is dedicated to:

(A) Shiva


(B) Surya (Sun God)


(C) Vishnu


(D) Brahma




3. Martand Temple is located in:

(A) Srinagar


(B) Jammu


(C) Baramulla


(D) Anantnag




4. Martand Sun Temple belongs to the:

(A) Gupta period


(B) Maurya period


(C) Karkota dynasty


(D) Mughal period




5. The Martand Temple was built in the:

(A) 5th century CE


(B) 7th century CE


(C) 10th century CE


(D) 8th century CE




6. The main architectural style of Martand Temple is:

(A) Dravidian


(B) Nagara style only


(C) Kashmiri temple architecture


(D) Persian style




7. The Martand Sun Temple is mentioned in:

(A) Akbarnama


(B) Tuzuk-i-Baburi


(C) Ain-i-Akbari


(D) Rajatarangini




8. Martand Temple was destroyed during the rule of:

(A) Sikandar Butshikan


(B) Akbar


(C) Jahangir


(D) Aurangzeb




9. Martand Temple complex is built mainly with:

(A) Stone


(B) Wood


(C) Brick


(D) Marble




10. Martand Temple is an example of:

(A) Ancient Hindu temple architecture


(B) Islamic architecture


(C) Modern architecture


(D) Buddhist architecture




11. The builder of Martand Temple was associated with which dynasty?

(A) Gupta


(B) Karkota


(C) Kushan


(D) Maurya




12. Martand Temple is famous for worship of:

(A) Fire God


(B) Sun God


(C) Moon God


(D) Rain God




13. Martand Temple is one of the earliest temples dedicated to:

(A) Shiva


(B) Surya


(C) Vishnu


(D) Indra




14. The ruins of Martand Temple are located on a:

(A) Hill plateau


(B) River island


(C) Desert plain


(D) Coastal area




15. Martand Temple architecture shows influence of:

(A) Chinese style


(B) Persian style


(C) Greek and Kashmiri style


(D) Roman style




16. Martand Temple was built during the reign of:

(A) Ashoka


(B) Harsha


(C) Lalitaditya


(D) Didda




17. Martand Temple is considered a symbol of:

(A) Buddhist culture


(B) Colonial rule


(C) Mughal empire


(D) Kashmiri Hindu heritage




18. The temple is located near:

(A) Pahalgam


(B) Gulmarg


(C) Anantnag


(D) Leh




19. Martand Temple was once a major:

(A) Trade center


(B) Pilgrimage center


(C) Military base


(D) Port




20. The structure of Martand Temple is mainly:

(A) Circular


(B) Dome shaped


(C) Pyramid shaped


(D) Rectangular courtyard




21. Martand Temple reflects the glory of:

(A) Kashmiri stone temple architecture


(B) Gupta art


(C) Mughal gardens


(D) Buddhist stupas




22. The temple is now in:

(A) Fully preserved condition


(B) Ruins


(C) Underground


(D) Rebuilt form




23. Martand Sun Temple was primarily used for:

(A) Administration


(B) Military training


(C) Trade meetings


(D) Worship rituals




24. The temple reflects devotion to:

(A) Shiva


(B) Jain Tirthankaras


(C) Vishnu sect only


(D) Surya cult




25. Martand Temple is an important site of:

(A) Modern industry


(B) Rail transport


(C) Sea trade


(D) Archaeology in Kashmir




26. The temple complex had:

(A) Many smaller shrines


(B) One shrine only


(C) No boundary wall


(D) Only caves




27. Martand Temple is associated with which famous Kashmiri king?

(A) Lalitaditya


(B) Harsha


(C) Jayapida


(D) Didda




28. The temple’s destruction is linked with:

(A) Earthquake


(B) Fire accident


(C) Floods


(D) Iconoclasm




29. Martand Temple is an example of:

(A) Living temple


(B) Archaeological ruin


(C) Modern shrine


(D) Underground temple




30. Martand Sun Temple is one of the most famous ancient monuments of:

(A) Punjab


(B) Bengal


(C) Rajasthan


(D) Kashmir




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