MCQ for art-culture-1

Which of the following is/ are interpretation about the prehistoric rock paintings in India?

1. Details of the entire diet of prehistoric humans

2. An insight into the biodiversity of the stone age

3. A glimpse of the rituals practiced during the stone age

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the statements given below:

1. A stupa is a mound-like hemispherical structure containing relics that is used as a place of meditation.

2. A Chaitya refers to a monastery for Buddhist renunciates.

3. A Vihara is a prayer hall having pillars on side of a passage or a pathway leading to a Stupa.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Anda, Ayaka, Vedika, and Chhatra were the terms associated with which of the following?

Match the mural sites given below with their patrons/styles.

1. Lepakshi A. Vijayanagara

2. Sittanasaval B. Pallava

3. Kanchipuram C. Pandya

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

Which of the features given below are associated with Dravida style of architecture?

1. Absence of boundary walls

2. Presence of gopuram

3. Presence of water tank

4. Phamsana shikhara

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With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the statements given below:

1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.

2. Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

It is a 234 feet high tower divided into five storeys. It is a mix of polygonal and circular shapes made of red and buff sandstone with some marble in the upper storeys and has highly decorated balconies. Which among the following structures best suit the description?

Which of the examples of Indian Bronze sculptures given below were made using the lost wax technique?

Match the pairs given below:

Sculpture Explanation

i. Bronze figure 1. Male torso

ii. Terracotta figure 2. Dancing girl

iii. Red Stone figure 3. Pre-iron as well as iron phase in north India

iv. North black polished ware 4. Cities during iron age

v. Painted Grey ware 5. Mother goddess

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

i. ii. iii. iv. v.

Consider the statements given below with reference to the paintings in Bhimbetka:

1. The paintings have shades only of white and red colour.

2. Paintings are done on the walls as well as the ceilings.

3. The men shown in these paintings appear sad and fearful of surroundings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?