Static Quiz 15 November 2024 (History)

In relation to the Sarnath school of sculpture, evaluate the following statements about the seated Buddha:
1. It symbolizes the dhammachakrapravartana.
2. The Buddha is depicted sitting on a throne in the padmasana posture.
3. The roundness of the cheeks resembles earlier depictions from the Kushana period at Mathura.
Which of the statements given above is/are accurate?

India has a long-standing and ancient heritage of string puppetry, also known as marionette traditions. Which of the following are part of the string puppetry tradition?

1. Kathputli
2. Gombeyatta
3. Bommalattam
4. Ravanchhaya

Choose the correct answer from the options below.

With reference to agricultural land during the Mughal period, which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

Which pairs listed above are correctly matched?

Regarding the Tripartite Struggle in medieval history, consider these statements:

1. It involved the Pratihara, Rashtrakuta, and Pala dynasties.
2. The three dynasties fought over the Malwa region, valued for its resources and status as a power symbol during the early medieval era.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

With respect to social conditions in the Sangam era, evaluate the following statements:

1. Civil and military roles under both the Cholas and Pandyas were held by affluent peasants (vellalas).
2. Pariyars were agricultural laborers who also dealt with animal skins and utilized them as mats.
3. There were significant social disparities during this period.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?