{"id":88971,"date":"2025-06-01T07:25:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=88971"},"modified":"2025-06-01T07:25:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:25:54","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-regarding-the-royal-center-in-vijaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-regarding-the-royal-center-in-vijaya\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements regarding the royal center in Vijaya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements regarding the royal center in Vijaya- nagara Empire :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. The royal center was located in the south-western part of the settlement<\/li>\n<li>2. It included over 60 temples<\/li>\n<li>3. About 30 building complexes at the site have been identified as palaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option4=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-2 &#8211; 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2023\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatement 1: Archaeological studies of Vijayanagara (Hampi) confirm that the Royal Centre was indeed located in the south-western part of the urban core of the city. This area contained important ceremonial structures, palaces, and temples associated with the rulers. So, statement 1 is correct.<br \/>\nStatement 2: The Royal Centre area contains numerous structures, including temples. While pinpointing an exact number can be complex depending on the definition of the area, archaeological surveys indicate a significant concentration of temples, and &#8216;over 60 temples&#8217; within or closely associated with the royal centre is consistent with archaeological findings. So, statement 2 is correct.<br \/>\nStatement 3: Archaeological excavations and surveys have identified various building complexes within the Royal Centre as residential or palatial structures. Sources and site maps often list approximately 30 or more such complexes identified as palaces, audience halls, or residential buildings of importance. So, statement 3 is correct.<br \/>\nSince all three statements align with archaeological descriptions of the Vijayanagara Royal Centre, all are correct.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe Vijayanagara Royal Centre was located in the south-western part of the city and contained a large number of temples and building complexes identified as palaces.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Royal Centre was the political and ceremonial heart of the Vijayanagara capital, contrasting with the Sacred Centre located towards the north, which housed the Virupaksha Temple and other major religious structures.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements regarding the royal center in Vijaya- nagara Empire : 1. The royal center was located in the south-western part of the settlement 2. It included over 60 temples 3. About 30 building complexes at the site have been identified as palaces Which of the statements given above is\/are correct ? 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