Insights Static Quiz -361, 2019
Art and Culture
INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Sculptures of the Mauryan Period.
- Sculptures of Yaksha and Yakshi were objects of worship related to Hinduism only.
- The earliest mention of yakshi can be found in Silppadikaram.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Two of the famous sculptures of the Mauryan period are those of Yaksha and Yakshi.
They were objects of worship related to all three religions – Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism. The
earliest mention of yakshi can be found in Silppadikaram, a Tamil text. Similarly, all of the Jain tirthankars were associated with a Yakshi.
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Solution: b)
Two of the famous sculptures of the Mauryan period are those of Yaksha and Yakshi.
They were objects of worship related to all three religions – Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism. The
earliest mention of yakshi can be found in Silppadikaram, a Tamil text. Similarly, all of the Jain tirthankars were associated with a Yakshi.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Devanagari script.
- Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period.
- The Gandhara School of Art had the influence of Greek and Roman traditions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script.
Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick.
The Gandhara School of Art developed in the western frontiers of Punjab, near modern day Peshawar and Afghanistan. The Greek invaders brought with them the traditions of the Greek and Roman sculptors, which influenced the local traditions of the region.
Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art.
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Solution: c)
Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script.
Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick.
The Gandhara School of Art developed in the western frontiers of Punjab, near modern day Peshawar and Afghanistan. The Greek invaders brought with them the traditions of the Greek and Roman sculptors, which influenced the local traditions of the region.
Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Aihole inscription, is known as the Cradle of Indian architecture, was issued under the reign of
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Solution: a)
- Aihole was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE.
- Many inscriptions found at Aihole, but the inscription which found at Meguti Temple popularly known as Aihole inscription, which has the significance in the history of India, witnessed for the many historical events of Chalukyas.
- The Aihole inscription issued by Pulakeshin II gives the details of his reign.
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Solution: a)
- Aihole was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE.
- Many inscriptions found at Aihole, but the inscription which found at Meguti Temple popularly known as Aihole inscription, which has the significance in the history of India, witnessed for the many historical events of Chalukyas.
- The Aihole inscription issued by Pulakeshin II gives the details of his reign.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is/are correct about Indo-Sarcenic architecture?
- It was a hybrid architectural style.
- Medieval buildings in India with their domes and Chhatris inspired it.
- The Gateway of India was built in this style.
Select the correct answer codes:
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Solution: d)
- Towards the beginning of the twentieth century a new hybrid architectural style developed which combined the Indian with the European.
- This was called Indo-Saracenic. “Indo” was shorthand for Hindu and “Saracen” was a term Europeans used to designate Muslim.
- The inspiration for this style was medieval buildings in India with their domes, chhatris, jalis, and arches.
- The Gateway of India, is the most famous example of this style. The industrialist Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel in a similar style.
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Solution: d)
- Towards the beginning of the twentieth century a new hybrid architectural style developed which combined the Indian with the European.
- This was called Indo-Saracenic. “Indo” was shorthand for Hindu and “Saracen” was a term Europeans used to designate Muslim.
- The inspiration for this style was medieval buildings in India with their domes, chhatris, jalis, and arches.
- The Gateway of India, is the most famous example of this style. The industrialist Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel in a similar style.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Warli Paintings’.
- It is being practiced by indigenous people that occupy mainly the Tamil Nadu- Kerala border.
- Geometrical figures like triangle, circle and square are used to represent human figures.
- For painting only white pigment is used, which is made of a mixture of gum and rice powder.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Warli Paintings being practiced by indigenous people that occupy mainly the Maharashtra- Gujarat border.
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Solution: b)
Warli Paintings being practiced by indigenous people that occupy mainly the Maharashtra- Gujarat border.
