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Architecture & Sculpture UPSC Prelims PYQs
UPSC Prelims has asked 20 questions on Architecture & Sculpture, part of Art & Culture (74 questions). That is 27% of the topic, the largest of its 5 sub-topics. The most recent one is from 2026.
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Architecture & Sculpture PYQs by the latest year asked
Each question is counted once, under the latest year it was asked in the exam.
| Period | PYQs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 and later | 11 | |
| 2016–2020 | 4 | |
| 2011–2015 | 5 |
Sample questions from the free tests
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Asked in 2026
The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :
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Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara ?
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1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami
2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole
3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal
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Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct ?
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1. They acted as army fortresses.
2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.
3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles.
4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.
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5 of the 20 questions are in free tests; the rest are part of the Destiny Pass.