Static Quiz 26 July 2022 (Art & Culture)
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW):
1) It is the Pottery during the Gupta Age.
2) They were characterised by the black paint and highly lustrous finish
3) They have often been referred to as the highest level of pottery.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectPottery of the Mauryan period is generally referred to as Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW). They were characterised by the black paint and highly lustrous finish and were generally used as luxury items. They have often been referred to as the highest level of pottery.
IncorrectPottery of the Mauryan period is generally referred to as Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW). They were characterised by the black paint and highly lustrous finish and were generally used as luxury items. They have often been referred to as the highest level of pottery.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about National Emblem of India:
1) The abacus and the animal part of the Sarnath pillar forms the official national emblem of India.
2) In the National Emblem of India, the words Satyameva Jayate is taken from Mundaka Upanishad
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectBoth the statements are correct.
National Emblem:
• The abacus and the animal part of the Sarnath pillar forms the official national emblem of India. In the abacus of the Sarnath pillar, four animals are shown representing four directions – a galloping horse (west), a bull (east), an elephant (south) and a lion (north).
• The animals seem to follow each other turning the wheel of existence till eternity. In the National Emblem of India, the words Satyameva Jayate from Mundaka Upanishad, meaning ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’, are inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script. The Capital is crowned by the Wheel of the Law (Dharma Chakra).IncorrectBoth the statements are correct.
National Emblem:
• The abacus and the animal part of the Sarnath pillar forms the official national emblem of India. In the abacus of the Sarnath pillar, four animals are shown representing four directions – a galloping horse (west), a bull (east), an elephant (south) and a lion (north).
• The animals seem to follow each other turning the wheel of existence till eternity. In the National Emblem of India, the words Satyameva Jayate from Mundaka Upanishad, meaning ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’, are inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script. The Capital is crowned by the Wheel of the Law (Dharma Chakra). - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following is a double-storied cave in Udayagiri with beautiful sculptures engraved on it?
CorrectRanigumpha cave in Udayagiri is double-storied and has some beautiful sculptures.
IncorrectRanigumpha cave in Udayagiri is double-storied and has some beautiful sculptures.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Mathura school of Sculptures, consider the following statements:
1) It flourished on the banks of the river Yamuna
2) The Mathura School showed a striking use of symbolism in the images.
3) The School put more emphasis on the use of dynamic images or narrative art.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectMathura School:
• The Mathura School flourished on the banks of the river Yamuna in the period between 1st and 3rd centuries B.C. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• The sculptures of the Mathura School were influenced by the stories and imageries of all three religions of the time – Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The images were modelled on the earlier Yaksha images found during the Mauryan period.
• The Mathura School showed a striking use of symbolism in the images. The Hindu Gods were represented using their avayudhas. For example, Shiva is shown through linga and mukhalinga. Similarly, the halo around the head of Buddha is larger than in Gandhara School and decorated with geometrical patterns. Buddha is shown to be surrounded by two Bodhisattavas – Padmapani holding a lotus and Vajrapani holding a thunderbolt. Hence statement 2 is correct.Amaravati School put more emphasis on the use of dynamic images or narrative art. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
IncorrectMathura School:
• The Mathura School flourished on the banks of the river Yamuna in the period between 1st and 3rd centuries B.C. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• The sculptures of the Mathura School were influenced by the stories and imageries of all three religions of the time – Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The images were modelled on the earlier Yaksha images found during the Mauryan period.
• The Mathura School showed a striking use of symbolism in the images. The Hindu Gods were represented using their avayudhas. For example, Shiva is shown through linga and mukhalinga. Similarly, the halo around the head of Buddha is larger than in Gandhara School and decorated with geometrical patterns. Buddha is shown to be surrounded by two Bodhisattavas – Padmapani holding a lotus and Vajrapani holding a thunderbolt. Hence statement 2 is correct.Amaravati School put more emphasis on the use of dynamic images or narrative art. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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5. Question
Consider the following statements about various Mudras related to Buddha:
1) It means supreme enlightenment.
2) This Mudra is known for charging one with energy.
3) It symbolises perfection.
The above statements refer to?CorrectUttarabodhi Mudra It means supreme enlightenment. Holding both hands at the level of the chest, intertwining all the fingers except index fingers, extending index fingers straight up and touching each other. This Mudra is known for charging one with energy. It symbolises perfection.
IncorrectUttarabodhi Mudra It means supreme enlightenment. Holding both hands at the level of the chest, intertwining all the fingers except index fingers, extending index fingers straight up and touching each other. This Mudra is known for charging one with energy. It symbolises perfection.
