Art & culture: practice set 2

The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents:

Consider the following statements relating to the use of the place-value system in India:

1. 1.The earliest epigraphic use of the place-value system in India is found in the Mankani plates from Gujarat (AD 595–596).
2. 2.In the ninth century, place-values become general in inscriptions all over India.
3. 3.The place-values have been found in Sanskrit inscriptions in South-east Asia as early as the seventh century.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography?

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the:

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct?

1. 1.They acted as army fortresses.
2. 2.They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.
3. 3.They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles.
4. 4.They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.

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Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:

1. 1.Shantiniketan
2. 2.Rani-ki-Vav
3. 3.Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. 4.Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya

How many of the above properties were included in 2023?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:

1. 1.It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
2. 2.It is the only circular temple built in India.
3. 3.It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4. 4.Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the

With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:

1. 1.It is a song and dance performance.
2. 2.Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. 3.It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

1. 1.Arasavalli
2. 2.Amarakantak
3. 3.Omkareshwar

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