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Sculptures and Arts of India

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

The Priest King , Mohenjo-daro

b)

The Ruler of Lothal

c)

The Noble , Dholavira

d)

The great priest of Harappa

2.

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

a)

The Dancing Girl

b)

The Flower Girl

c)

The Queen

d)

The Mother Goddess idol

3.

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 .

a)

Patliputra Nartika

b)

Kumhrar Mace bearer

c)

Didarganj Yakshi

d)

Bakhtiyarpur Courtesan

4.

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 ?

a)

Vriksh Dharini

b)

Shalabhanjika

c)

Mohini

d)

Devdasi

5.

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 .

a)

Dilwara Temples

b)

Konark

c)

Pattadakal

d)

Khajuraho

6.

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

a)

Ajanta Caves

b)

Ellora Caves

c)

Elephanta caves

d)

Badami Caves

7.

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

a)

Chola Bronze sculptures

b)

Dogra Bronze sculptures

c)

Tibetan Bronze sculptures

d)

Vijaynagar Bronze sculptures

8.

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 ?

a)

Pallava

b)

Hoysala

c)

Chalukya

d)

Pandya

9.

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

a)

Limestone

b)

Sandstone

c)

Granite

d)

Marble

10.

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 ?

a)

Madya Pradesh

b)

Andhra Pradesh

c)

Gujarat

d)

Rajasthan

11.

From which archaeological sites do these wall paintings belong to ?

a)

Ellora Caves

b)

Ajanta Caves

c)

Bhimbetka Caves

d)

Barabar Caves

12.

Where are these prehistoric paintings from ?

a)

Bhimbetka caves

b)

Magura Cave

c)

Altamira Cave

d)

Gudahandi Caves

13.

Identify this painting style from East India .

a)

Pattachitra

b)

Madhubani Painting

c)

Kalighat Painting

d)

Paitkar Painting

14.

What is this painting technique from Bihar which has minimal detailing , broad lines and many dots called ?

a)

Manjusa painting

b)

Madhubani painting

c)

Maithili painting

d)

Tikuli painting

15.

Identify this tribal art form from India .

a)

Saura painting

b)

Gond painting

c)

Warli painting

d)

Bhil Painting

16.

What are these paintings called ?

a)

Kanchipuram painting

b)

Tanjore painting

c)

Madurai painting

d)

Mysore painting

17.

What is this painting technique called ?

a)

Shahi Painting

b)

Parsi painting

c)

Pahari painting

d)

Miniature painting

18.

What is this painting originating in the Nathdwara town of Rajasthan called ?

a)

Gau painting

b)

Nathiya painting

c)

Pichhwai painting

d)

Raas painting

19.

Which mythological character is depicted in this painting made by the famous Indian artist , Raja Ravi Varma ?

a)

Draupadi

b)

Sita

c)

Shakuntala

d)

Damyanti

20.

Which of the following painters is not associated with the Bengal School of Art ?

a)

Nandalal Bose

b)

Benode Behari Mukherjee

c)

Rabindra Nath Tagore

d)

M.F. Hussain