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Daily-static-mcqs 16 Sep 2024
Q1:
With reference to Ajanta Caves, consider the following pairs: Period Gupta Dynasty Theme Buddhist theme Genre Polychrome Mural Painting How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A: Only one
B: Only Two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Ajanta Caves, famous for their exquisite frescoes and sculptures, were built primarily during the Gupta era (4th-6th century CE) and display Buddhist stories and iconography in vibrant polychrome styles. Hence, all pairs are correctly matched.
Q2:
Consider the following statements regarding Pahari painting style: 1. It originated in the foothills of the Himalayas. 2. Mainly natural pigments are used in it. 3. It depicts court life and religious subjects 4. Kangra miniature is a famous example of this. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only Two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: D
Explanation:
The Pahari school developed in the Himalayan foothills, including areas such as Basohli, Kangra, Mandi and Chamba.
Unlike Mughal paintings, which often included imported materials, Pahari artists relied primarily on
readily available and vibrant natural colors such as ochre, lapis lazuli and cinnabar.
Pahari paintings depict court scenes of kings and queens as well as devotional subjects related to Hinduism
, especially Krishna and Radha.
The Kangra style, focusing on delicate lines, lyrical sentiments and Krishna-Radha stories, gained international fame and became synonymous with the Pahari school.
Hence, all the statements are correct.
Q3:
Fugri folk dance is prevalent in which of the following states?
A: Maharashtra
B: Chhattisgarh
C: Kerala
D: Telangana
Answer: A
Explanation:
Fugdi is a folk dance of Maharashtra and Goa. This dance is performed by the women of Konkan region on various religious and social occasions. Fugdi dance is performed by women of Hindu, Christian, and tribal communities. Hence, option (a) is correct.
Q4:
Consider the following statements related to Pallavakala: 1. There were two types of monuments under Mamalla style pavilions and monolithic temples. 2. Under Rajsingh style, temples were built with the help of stones and bricks in place of cave temples. 3. Kailash Temple of Kanchi is built in Rajsingh style. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only Two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
Under Pallava architecture, pavilions, chariots and huge temples were built. Mamalla style was developed during the time of Mahendravarman I. Under this, cave temples were built by cutting stones. Under this, two types of monuments were built, pavilions and monolithic temples. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Under Rajsingh style, independent stone temples have been built in place of cave style temples. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Kailash Temple and Vaikund Verumal Temple of Kanchi were built in Rajasimha style. Hence, statement 3 is also correct.
Q5:
Consider the following statements: 1. Arab scholars had taken Brahma Siddhanta and Khandakhadya with them to Arabia. 2. Aljafari had translated Brahmasiddhanta and Khandkhadya into Arabic. 3. Panchatantra was translated into Arabic with the name Kalila and Dimna'. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only Two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
During the time of Mansur (753-774 AD), Arab scholars took two books Brahma Siddhanta and Khandakhadya Arabia from India to Baghdad, where Al Jafari translated it into Arabic with the help of Indian scholars. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Panchatantra was translated into Arabic with the name 'Kalila and Dimna'. Whereas it was translated into Persian with the name Anwar-e-Suheli'. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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