Story of Indian Art - Bodhisattva, Kailasanatha, Lion Capital

In which cave is the fresco Bodhisatva Padmapani located in Ajanta ?

• Cave No. 1

• Cave No. 10

• Cave No. 6

• Cave No. 21

What is another name for mural paintings of Ajanta?

• Frescoes

• Oil on Canvas

• Tempera

• Enamel work

Name the dynasty under which the Bodhisatva Padmapani fresco was made?

• Vakatakas

• Muaryas

• Rashtrakutas

• Kushans

Where is Ajanta caves located?

• Aurangabad

• Allahabad

• Sikndarabad

• Nalanda

Bodhisatva here is standing in an attractive _______________pose with a blue lotus-padam in one land.

• Tribhanga

• Atibhanga

• Dwibnanga

• Samabhanga

Which of the following statements are true?

• Padmapani bodhisatva is a sculpture from Chola period

• Padmapani bodhisatva is a metal icon made under Pallava dynasty.

• Padmapani bodhisatva is a pillar capital from Mauryas

• Padmapani bodhisatva is a fresco painting from Ajanta

Lion capital at Sarnath was erected under which of the following dynasties?

• Cholas

• Eastern Gangas

• Mauryas

• Guptas

Which of the following is not a part of Bodhisatva Padmapani from Ajanta?

• Half – crossed downcast eyes

• Pearl necklace

• Abhay mudra

• Blue lotus

Colours of Bodhisatva Padmapani are…………………

• Warm and earthy

• Bright and glowing

• Monochromatic

• Contrasting

What is the name of the sculpture that is the National Emblem of India?

• Lion capital from Sarnath

• Bull Capital

• Four animals holding Ashoka wheel

• Elephant Capital