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1)

Ellora caves are a cultural mix of various religious arts of different religions. Which of the religions are associated with Ellora caves?
1. Buddhism
2. Hinduism
3. Jainism
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)1 only

(b)1 and 2 only

(c)2 and 3 only

(d)1,2 and 3

2)

Nashik Caves are associated with :

(a)Hinduism

(b)Buddhism

(c)Jainism

(d)All of the above religions

3)

Consider the following statements with respect to the Ellora Caves:

  1. The beginning of construction in Ellora was in the Gupta period but the majority of the construction was during the period of Kharavela rulers 
  2. Kailashnath Temple was created by a Rashtrakuth ruler, Krishna II
  3. The top-down method was followed in this temple and it is a monolith temple 

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)Only one

(b)Only two

(c)All three

(d)None

4)

Which of the following caves are known for their fresco mural paintings?

1. Avalokiteswar
2. Vajrapani.
3. Manjushri
4. Maitreya
5. Flying Apsara.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(a)1 and 2 only

(b)2, 3 ,4, and 5 only

(c)1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 

(d)1, 2, and 5 only

5)

With reference to sculptural art during the post-Mauryan period, consider the following statements:
1. Amravati School of Art is purely an indigenous style.
2. The Mathura sculptors made images of Lord Buddha in the Graeco-Roman style.
3. White marble has been mainly used in the Gandhara school of art.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a)Only one

(b)Only two

(c)All three

(d)None

6)

Which one of the following statements is correct? (UPSC 2021)

(a)Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.

(b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.

(c)Pandavlena Cave shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.

(d)Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

7)

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:

Famous work of sculpture  Site
1. 1. A grand image of Buddha"s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below  Ajanta
2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock  Mount ABu
3. "Arjuna"s Penance" /"Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders  Mamallapuram

 

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched:

(a)1 and 2 only

(b)3 only

(c)1 and 3 only

(d)1,2 and 3 

8)

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? (UPSC 2017)

1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)1 Only

(b)2 and 3 Only

(c)1 and 3 only

(d)1,2 and 3

9)

The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at- (UPSC 2017)

(a)Ajanta

(b)Badami

(c)Bagh

(d)Ellora

10)

Why Ellora caves are considered a wonder of architecture in India? (150 words/ 10 marks)

11)

Write a short note on the following: (75 words each)

1. Udaygiri and Khandgiri caves.

2. Elephanta Caves



Answers
1) d
2) b
3) a
4) c
5) a
6) a
7) c
8) a
9) a