Q.1·Art & Culture·2017·MediumThe painting of bodhisattva padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings atView question
Q.2·Art & Culture·2017·MediumWith reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.3·Art & Culture·2013·MediumWhich of the following characterises/characterise the people of Indus Civilisation? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshiped both male and female deities. 3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.View question
Q.4·Art & Culture·2012·MediumWith reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.5·Art & Culture·2001·EasyWhich one of the following animals was not represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?View question
Q.6·Art & Culture·EasyThinai concept during the Sangam Age is related to which of the following?View question
Q.7·Art & Culture·EasyConsider the following statements about paintings: 1. Mansur, Bishan Das and Manohar were the famous painters of Jahangir’s time. 2. Dara Shikoh preferred depicting natural elements, like plants and animals in his painting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.8·Art & Culture·EasyConsider the following statements about the Odisha School of Temple Architecture: 1. These temples have been elaborately decorated from the inside. 2. Shikharas in the Odisha temples were known as rekhadeuls. 3. Mandap was known as Jagmohan. Which of the statements given above is /are correct?View question
Q.9·Art & Culture·EasyTherukoothu is a traditional theatre form of which of the following states?View question
Q.10·Art & Culture·EasyConsider the following statements about the Deccani Sultanate Architecture: 1. Application of coloured tiles to the surface of buildings was an innovation of the Deccani Sultanate Architecture. 2. Mahmud Gawan constructed a madarasa in Bidar. 3. The Madarasa is complete with lecture halls, library, mosque and accommodation for both students and professors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.11·Art & Culture·EasyConsider the following statements about the Hoysala Temple Architecture: 1. The principle sites where temples were constructed were at Belur, Halebid and Pattadakkal. 2. The temples usually followed the Panchayatan style. 3. There was use of soft stone as the building material. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.12·Art & Culture·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The Gandhara School of Art has influences from the Buddhist and Greek, while the Mathura School of Art has influence of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism as well. 2. The Mathura School of Art is an indigenously developed style of sculpture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.13·Art & Culture·EasyKamaicha musical instrument is played by which of the following communities?View question
Q.14·Art & Culture·EasyJhanj Player is a musical instrument played by a lady in a sculpture in which of the following temples?View question
Q.15·Art & Culture·EasyWhich of the following types of paintings have representations of snakes?View question
Q.16·Art & Culture·EasyConsider the following statements about Mural paintings: 1. Fresco Buno is a dry technique, in which powder colours are mixed with vegetable substance and applied on dry wall which has been treated with fine plaster. 2. Fresco Secco is a wet technique, in which powder colours are mixed with water and applied on the lime surface of the wall treated with fine plaster and still wet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.17·Art & Culture·EasyConsider the following statements about Kathak dance: 1. It developed as a result of development of the Vaishnavite cult and Raslilas. 2. During Delhi Sultanate the dance form moved from temple courtyard to palaces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.18·Art & Culture·EasyNangai Natakam, Dasiyattam and Tevitichiyattam are other names of which of the following dance forms?View question