Static Quiz 23 June 2022 (Art & Culture)
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1. Question
With reference to Mauryan Art, which among the following is an example of ‘Court Art’?
1) Sculptures
2) Pillars
3) Stupas
4) Caves
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectMauryan Art classification:
• Court Art:
• Palaces
• Pillars
• StupasPopular Art:
• Caves
• Pottery
• SculpturesIncorrectMauryan Art classification:
• Court Art:
• Palaces
• Pillars
• StupasPopular Art:
• Caves
• Pottery
• Sculptures - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1) It is a group of 24 Buddhist caves, also known as “Pandav Leni”.
2) They were developed during 1st century A.D. and belong to the Hinayana period.
3) The site also depicts an excellent system of water management.
The above statements refer to which of the following caves?CorrectNasik Caves:
• It is a group of 24 Buddhist caves, also known as “Pandav Leni”. They were developed during 1st
century A.D. and belong to the Hinayana period.
• However, later, the influence of Mahayana sect can also be found in these caves. Under Hinayana sect, his presence is indicated through the use of motifs and symbols like throne and footprints.
• And later, the idols of Buddha were also carved inside these caves representing influence of Mahayana Buddhism. The site also depicts an excellent system of water management indicated through presence of water tanks carved out of solid rocks.IncorrectNasik Caves:
• It is a group of 24 Buddhist caves, also known as “Pandav Leni”. They were developed during 1st
century A.D. and belong to the Hinayana period.
• However, later, the influence of Mahayana sect can also be found in these caves. Under Hinayana sect, his presence is indicated through the use of motifs and symbols like throne and footprints.
• And later, the idols of Buddha were also carved inside these caves representing influence of Mahayana Buddhism. The site also depicts an excellent system of water management indicated through presence of water tanks carved out of solid rocks. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Mangi-Tungi is a pilgrimage site located in Maharashtra. It is a twinpinnacled peak with plateau in between. It is dedicated to?
CorrectMangi-Tungi located near Tahrabad in Maharashtra: It is a twinpinnacled peak with plateau in between and dedicated to Jainism and considered as a gateway to the state of enlightenment. It enshrines images of Tirthankaras in several postures including Padmasana and kayotsarga and were made around 6th century AD. Recently, in 2016, The Statue of Ahimsa, an 108 ft idol carved in monolithic stone was consecrated here. It is recorded in the Guinness Book of World
Records as the tallest Jain idol in the world.IncorrectMangi-Tungi located near Tahrabad in Maharashtra: It is a twinpinnacled peak with plateau in between and dedicated to Jainism and considered as a gateway to the state of enlightenment. It enshrines images of Tirthankaras in several postures including Padmasana and kayotsarga and were made around 6th century AD. Recently, in 2016, The Statue of Ahimsa, an 108 ft idol carved in monolithic stone was consecrated here. It is recorded in the Guinness Book of World
Records as the tallest Jain idol in the world. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Lepakshi Paintings, consider the following statements:
1) It was made during the Vijaynagara period
2) The paintings show a complete absence of primary colours, especially blue.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?CorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Lepakshi Paintings
• Located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, these mural paintings were executed on Veerabhadra temple walls at Lepakshi in 16th Century.
• Made during the Vijaynagara period, they follow a religious theme, based on Ramayana, Mahabharata and incarnations of Vishnu.
• The paintings show a complete absence of primary colours, especially blue. They depict a decline in painting in terms of quality. The forms, figures and details of their costumes are outlined with black colour.IncorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Lepakshi Paintings
• Located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, these mural paintings were executed on Veerabhadra temple walls at Lepakshi in 16th Century.
• Made during the Vijaynagara period, they follow a religious theme, based on Ramayana, Mahabharata and incarnations of Vishnu.
• The paintings show a complete absence of primary colours, especially blue. They depict a decline in painting in terms of quality. The forms, figures and details of their costumes are outlined with black colour. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements about paintings during Mughal emperor Jahangir:
1) It was during his period, the ‘Indian influence’ started in the Mughal paintings.
2) One of the unique trends that developed during his period was of decorated margins around the paintings
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectJahangir:
• The Mughal paintings reached its zenith in the period of Jahangir. He was a naturalist by nature and preferred the paintings of flora and fauna, i.e. birds, animals, trees and flowers. He emphasised on bringing naturalism to portrait painting. One of the unique trends that developed in this period was of decorated margins around the paintings that were sometimes as elaborate as the paintings themselves. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• Akbar also recognised the beauty of those Indian artists who had worked for previous rulers and invited them to work in his tasvir khana. Hence, the ‘Indian influence’ started in the Mughal paintings. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.IncorrectJahangir:
• The Mughal paintings reached its zenith in the period of Jahangir. He was a naturalist by nature and preferred the paintings of flora and fauna, i.e. birds, animals, trees and flowers. He emphasised on bringing naturalism to portrait painting. One of the unique trends that developed in this period was of decorated margins around the paintings that were sometimes as elaborate as the paintings themselves. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• Akbar also recognised the beauty of those Indian artists who had worked for previous rulers and invited them to work in his tasvir khana. Hence, the ‘Indian influence’ started in the Mughal paintings. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
