Sculptures and Arts of India

Identify this famous archeological finding from the remains of the Indus Valley Civilization ( Harappan Civilization ) .

• The Priest King , Mohenjo-daro

• The Ruler of Lothal

• The Noble , Dholavira

• The great priest of Harappa

What is the name given to this Terracotta sculpture found from the archeological site of Mohenjo-daro

• The Dancing Girl

• The Flower Girl

• The Queen

• The Mother Goddess idol

Name this famous stone statue found at Patna which is dated back to 3'rd to 1'st century B.C.E. and is one of the finest examples of stone sculpting and polishing .

• Patliputra Nartika

• Kumhrar Mace bearer

• Didarganj Yakshi

• Bakhtiyarpur Courtesan

What are these figures called , found particularly in ancient to early-medieval period in Buddhist , Hindu and Jain monuments showing a woman holding or clasping a tree or its branch ?

• Vriksh Dharini

• Shalabhanjika

• Mohini

• Devdasi

From which group of monuments do these carvings belong to which depict various deities , mythological creatures and stories and also the everyday life of human beings .

• Dilwara Temples

• Konark

• Pattadakal

• Khajuraho

Where is this famous rock-cut statue made out of a single stone located ?

• Ajanta Caves

• Ellora Caves

• Elephanta caves

• Badami Caves

What are these delicately postured and designed statues called , made using the lost-wax technique ?

• Chola Bronze sculptures

• Dogra Bronze sculptures

• Tibetan Bronze sculptures

• Vijaynagar Bronze sculptures

In the temples built by which dynasty , could we see such statues which are known for their extravagant jewelry and costume , finest face details and carvings in every inch ?

• Pallava

• Hoysala

• Chalukya

• Pandya

which of the following stones is the most difficult to carve ?

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Marble

One of the most common stones used for making statues and sculptures in India today . Which state has the largest deposits of Marble in India ?

• Madya Pradesh

• Andhra Pradesh

• Gujarat

• Rajasthan