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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1 points“Q1. Which of the following statement/ is/are correct with respect to Mesolithic paintings?
1. These paintings are larger in size.
2. Hunting scenes predominate.
3. Animals were depicted in a stylistic manner.”Correct
“• The largest number of paintings belong to Period II that
covers the Mesolithic paintings.
• During this period the themes are multiple but the paintings
are smaller in size.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Hunting scenes predominate. The hunting scenes depict
people hunting in groups, armed with barbed spears,
pointed sticks, arrows and bows. The hunters are shown
wearing simple clothes and ornaments.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Elephant, bison, tiger, boar, deer, antelope, leopard, panther,
rhinoceros, fish, frog, lizard, squirrel and at times birds are
also depicted.
• The Mesolithic artists loved to paint animals. In some pictures,
animals are chasing men. In others they are being chased
and hunted by men.
• Though animals were painted in a naturalistic style,
humans were depicted only in a stylistic manner. Women
are painted both in the nude and clothed. The young and
the old equally find place in these paintings. Children are
painted running, jumping and playing.
Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• Community dances provide a common theme.”Incorrect
“• The largest number of paintings belong to Period II that
covers the Mesolithic paintings.
• During this period the themes are multiple but the paintings
are smaller in size.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Hunting scenes predominate. The hunting scenes depict
people hunting in groups, armed with barbed spears,
pointed sticks, arrows and bows. The hunters are shown
wearing simple clothes and ornaments.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Elephant, bison, tiger, boar, deer, antelope, leopard, panther,
rhinoceros, fish, frog, lizard, squirrel and at times birds are
also depicted.
• The Mesolithic artists loved to paint animals. In some pictures,
animals are chasing men. In others they are being chased
and hunted by men.
• Though animals were painted in a naturalistic style,
humans were depicted only in a stylistic manner. Women
are painted both in the nude and clothed. The young and
the old equally find place in these paintings. Children are
painted running, jumping and playing.
Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• Community dances provide a common theme.” -
Question 2 of 20
2. Question
1 pointsQ2. Which of the following Indus Valley sites are located in India?
1. Harappa
2. Lothal
3. Ropar
4. Kalibangan
5. MohenjodaroCorrect
While Harappa and Mohenjodaro are situated in
Pakistan, the important sites excavated in India are Lothal
and Dholavira in Gujarat, Rakhigarhi in Haryana,
Ropar in Punjab, Kalibangan in Rajasthan, etc.Incorrect
While Harappa and Mohenjodaro are situated in
Pakistan, the important sites excavated in India are Lothal
and Dholavira in Gujarat, Rakhigarhi in Haryana,
Ropar in Punjab, Kalibangan in Rajasthan, etc. -
Question 3 of 20
3. Question
1 pointsQ3. “Lost-wax technique” can be seen in context to: Correct
• The art of bronze-casting was practised on a wide scale by
the Harappans.
• Their bronze statues were made using the
‘lost wax’ technique in which the wax figures were first
covered with a coating of clay and allowed to dry. Then the
wax was heated and the molten wax was drained out
through a tiny hole made in the clay cover. The hollow
mould thus created was filled with molten metal which
took the original shape of the object. Once the metal cooled,
the clay cover was completely removed.
• In bronze we find human as well as animal figures, the
best example of the former being the statue of a girl
popularly titled ‘Dancing Girl’.
Amongst animal figures in bronze the buffalo with its uplifted
head, back and sweeping horns and the goat are of artistic
merit.
• Bronze casting was popular at all the major centres of the
Indus Valley Civilisation.Tikdam:
You just need to know that Lost wax techniques is associated
with bronze. This would have helped you in eliminating other
options since none of the options except dancing girl is related
to bronze.Incorrect
• The art of bronze-casting was practised on a wide scale by
the Harappans.
• Their bronze statues were made using the
‘lost wax’ technique in which the wax figures were first
covered with a coating of clay and allowed to dry. Then the
wax was heated and the molten wax was drained out
through a tiny hole made in the clay cover. The hollow
mould thus created was filled with molten metal which
took the original shape of the object. Once the metal cooled,
the clay cover was completely removed.
• In bronze we find human as well as animal figures, the
best example of the former being the statue of a girl
popularly titled ‘Dancing Girl’.
Amongst animal figures in bronze the buffalo with its uplifted
head, back and sweeping horns and the goat are of artistic
merit.
• Bronze casting was popular at all the major centres of the
Indus Valley Civilisation.Tikdam:
You just need to know that Lost wax techniques is associated
with bronze. This would have helped you in eliminating other
options since none of the options except dancing girl is related
to bronze. -
Question 4 of 20
4. Question
1 pointsQ4. Identify the correct statement/s with respect to the seals found in Indus Valley civilization.
1. Seals were mostly made of teracotta and ivory.
2. Trees and animal figures have also been found on seals.
3. The purpose of producing seals was mainly commercial.
4. The pictographic script engraved on seals has been recently deciphered.Correct
• Archaeologists have discovered thousands of seals, mostly
made of steatite, and occasionally of agate, chert, copper,
faience and terracotta, with beautiful figures of animals,
such as unicorn bull, rhinoceros, tiger, elephant, bison,
goat, buffalo, etc.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• The purpose of producing seals was mainly commercial.
Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• It appears that the seals were also used as amulets, carried
on the persons of their owners, perhaps as modern-day identity
cards.
• The standard Harappan seal was a square plaque 2×2 square
inches, made from steatite.
• Every seal is engraved in a pictographic script which is yet
to be deciphered.
Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.
• Some seals have also been found in ivory. They all bear a great
variety of motifs, most often of animals including those of
the bull, with or without the hump, the elephant, tiger, goat and
also monsters. Sometimes trees or human figures were also
depicted. Hence, statement 2 is correct.Tikdam:
It would have been easy to arrive at the answer if you would have
known that the seals were mostly made of steatite which is a very
basic fact about seals of Indus Valley.
eliminating statement 1 would have given you the right answer.Incorrect
• Archaeologists have discovered thousands of seals, mostly
made of steatite, and occasionally of agate, chert, copper,
faience and terracotta, with beautiful figures of animals,
such as unicorn bull, rhinoceros, tiger, elephant, bison,
goat, buffalo, etc.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• The purpose of producing seals was mainly commercial.
Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• It appears that the seals were also used as amulets, carried
on the persons of their owners, perhaps as modern-day identity
cards.
• The standard Harappan seal was a square plaque 2×2 square
inches, made from steatite.
• Every seal is engraved in a pictographic script which is yet
to be deciphered.
Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.
• Some seals have also been found in ivory. They all bear a great
variety of motifs, most often of animals including those of
the bull, with or without the hump, the elephant, tiger, goat and
also monsters. Sometimes trees or human figures were also
depicted. Hence, statement 2 is correct.Tikdam:
It would have been easy to arrive at the answer if you would have
known that the seals were mostly made of steatite which is a very
basic fact about seals of Indus Valley.
eliminating statement 1 would have given you the right answer. -
Question 5 of 20
5. Question
1 pointsQ5. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with respect to beads and ornaments of Indus Valley?
1. A cemetery where dead bodies were buried with ornaments has been found in Haryana.
2. Burnt clay was also used for manufacturing beads.
3. The beads found are in cylindrical shape only.Correct
• The bead industry seems to have been well developed
as evident from the factories discovered at Chanhudaro
and Lothal.
• Beads were made of carnelian, amethyst, jasper, crystal,
quartz, steatite, turquoise, lapis lazuli, etc.
Metals like copper, bronze and gold, and shell, faience and
terracotta or burnt clay were also used for manufacturing
beads.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The beads are in varying shapes—disc-shaped, cylindrical,
spherical, barrel-shaped, and segmented. Some
beads were made of two or more stones cemented together,
some of stone with gold covers. Some were decorated by
incising or painting and some had designs etched onto
them.
Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• Great technical skill has been displayed in the
manufacture of these beads.
• While necklaces, fillets, armlets and finger-rings were
commonly worn by both sexes, women wore girdles,
earrings and anklets.
• Hoards of jewellery found at Mohenjodaro and Lothal include
necklaces of gold and semi-precious stones, copper bracelets
and beads, gold earrings and head ornaments, faience pendants
and buttons, and beads of steatite and gemstones. All ornaments
are well crafted.
• It may be noted that a cemetery has been found at Farmana in
Haryana where dead bodies were buried with ornaments.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.Incorrect
• The bead industry seems to have been well developed
as evident from the factories discovered at Chanhudaro
and Lothal.
• Beads were made of carnelian, amethyst, jasper, crystal,
quartz, steatite, turquoise, lapis lazuli, etc.
Metals like copper, bronze and gold, and shell, faience and
terracotta or burnt clay were also used for manufacturing
beads.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The beads are in varying shapes—disc-shaped, cylindrical,
spherical, barrel-shaped, and segmented. Some
beads were made of two or more stones cemented together,
some of stone with gold covers. Some were decorated by
incising or painting and some had designs etched onto
them.
Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• Great technical skill has been displayed in the
manufacture of these beads.
• While necklaces, fillets, armlets and finger-rings were
commonly worn by both sexes, women wore girdles,
earrings and anklets.
• Hoards of jewellery found at Mohenjodaro and Lothal include
necklaces of gold and semi-precious stones, copper bracelets
and beads, gold earrings and head ornaments, faience pendants
and buttons, and beads of steatite and gemstones. All ornaments
are well crafted.
• It may be noted that a cemetery has been found at Farmana in
Haryana where dead bodies were buried with ornaments.
Hence, statement 1 is correct. -
Question 6 of 20
6. Question
1 pointsQ6. “Phamsana, latina and valabhi” are associated with: Correct
• The style of temple architecture that became popular in
northern India is known as nagara.
• In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built
on a stone platform with steps leading up to it. Further,
unlike in South India it does not usually have elaborate boundary
walls or gateways.
• While the earliest temples had just one tower, or
shikhara, later temples had several. The garbhagriha is
always located directly under the tallest tower.
• There are many subdivisions of nagara temples
depending on the shape of the shikhara.
– The most common name for the simple shikhara which is
square at the base and whose walls curve or slope inward
to a point on top is called the ‘latina’ or the rekha-prasada
type of shikara.
– The second major type of architectural form in the nagara
order is the phamsana. Phamsana buildings tend to be
broader and shorter than latina ones. Their roofs are
composed of several slabs that gently rise to a single point
over the centre of the building, unlike the latina ones which
look like sharply rising tall towers.
– The third main sub-type of the nagara building is what
is generally called the valabhi type. These are rectangular
buildings with a roof that rises into a vaulted chamber.
The edge of this vaulted chamber is rounded, like the
bamboo or wooden wagons that would have been drawn by
bullocks in ancient times. They are usually called ‘wagon-
vaulted buildings’.Incorrect
• The style of temple architecture that became popular in
northern India is known as nagara.
• In North India it is common for an entire temple to be built
on a stone platform with steps leading up to it. Further,
unlike in South India it does not usually have elaborate boundary
walls or gateways.
• While the earliest temples had just one tower, or
shikhara, later temples had several. The garbhagriha is
always located directly under the tallest tower.
• There are many subdivisions of nagara temples
depending on the shape of the shikhara.
– The most common name for the simple shikhara which is
square at the base and whose walls curve or slope inward
to a point on top is called the ‘latina’ or the rekha-prasada
type of shikara.
– The second major type of architectural form in the nagara
order is the phamsana. Phamsana buildings tend to be
broader and shorter than latina ones. Their roofs are
composed of several slabs that gently rise to a single point
over the centre of the building, unlike the latina ones which
look like sharply rising tall towers.
– The third main sub-type of the nagara building is what
is generally called the valabhi type. These are rectangular
buildings with a roof that rises into a vaulted chamber.
The edge of this vaulted chamber is rounded, like the
bamboo or wooden wagons that would have been drawn by
bullocks in ancient times. They are usually called ‘wagon-
vaulted buildings’. -
Question 7 of 20
7. Question
1 pointsQ7. Which of the following pair/s is/are correctly matched?
1. Sandhara type of shrine : without pradikshinapatha
2. Nirandhara type : with pradakshinapatha
3. Sarvatobhadra : which can be accessed from
all sidesCorrect
• The shrines of the early temples were of three kinds—
(i) sandhara type (with pradikshinapatha),
(ii) nirandhara type (without pradakshinapatha), and
(iii) sarvatobhadra (which can be accessed from
all sides).
• Some of the important temple sites of this period
are Deogarh in Uttar Pradesh, Eran, Nachna-Kuthara
and Udaygiri near Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh.
• These temples are simple structures
consisting of a veranda, a hall and a shrine at the rear.Incorrect
• The shrines of the early temples were of three kinds—
(i) sandhara type (with pradikshinapatha),
(ii) nirandhara type (without pradakshinapatha), and
(iii) sarvatobhadra (which can be accessed from
all sides).
• Some of the important temple sites of this period
are Deogarh in Uttar Pradesh, Eran, Nachna-Kuthara
and Udaygiri near Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh.
• These temples are simple structures
consisting of a veranda, a hall and a shrine at the rear. -
Question 8 of 20
8. Question
1 pointsQ8. Select the correct statement/s from the following in reference to Deogargh temple.
1. It is located in Madhya Pradesh.
2. It is made in the panchayatana style of architecture.
3. It is an early example of a classic nagara style of temple.Correct
• Deogarh (in Lalitpur District, Uttar Pradesh) was built
in the early sixth century CE. This makes it a classic
example of a late Gupta Period type of temple.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• This temple is in the panchayatana style of architecture
where the main shrine is built on a rectangular plinth
with four smaller subsidiary shrines at the four corners
(making it a total number of five shrines, hence the name,
panchayatana).
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The tall and curvilinear shikhara also corroborates this date.
The presence of this curving latina or rekha-prasada type
of shikhara also makes it clear that this is an early example
of a classic nagara style of temple.
Hence, statement 3 is correct.Incorrect
-
Question 9 of 20
9. Question
1 pointsQ9. “Rekhapida, pidhadeul and khakra” are associated with: Correct
• The main architectural features of Odisha temples
are classified in three orders, i.e., rekhapida, pidhadeul and
khakra.
• Most of the main temple sites are located in ancient
Kalinga—modern Puri District, including Bhubaneswar or
ancient Tribhuvanesvara, Puri and Konark.
• The temples of Odisha constitute a distinct sub-style within
the nagara order. In general, here the shikhara, called deul in
Odisha, is vertical almost until the top when it suddenly curves
sharply inwards.
• Deuls are preceded, as usual, by mandapas called jagamohana
in Odisha.
• The ground plan of the main temple is almost always square,
which, in the upper reaches of its superstructure becomes circular
in the crowning mastaka. This makes the spire nearly cylindrical in
appearance in its length.
• Compartments and niches are generally square, the exterior
of the temples are lavishly carved, their interiors generally
quite bare.
• Odisha temples usually have boundary walls.Incorrect
• The main architectural features of Odisha temples
are classified in three orders, i.e., rekhapida, pidhadeul and
khakra.
• Most of the main temple sites are located in ancient
Kalinga—modern Puri District, including Bhubaneswar or
ancient Tribhuvanesvara, Puri and Konark.
• The temples of Odisha constitute a distinct sub-style within
the nagara order. In general, here the shikhara, called deul in
Odisha, is vertical almost until the top when it suddenly curves
sharply inwards.
• Deuls are preceded, as usual, by mandapas called jagamohana
in Odisha.
• The ground plan of the main temple is almost always square,
which, in the upper reaches of its superstructure becomes circular
in the crowning mastaka. This makes the spire nearly cylindrical in
appearance in its length.
• Compartments and niches are generally square, the exterior
of the temples are lavishly carved, their interiors generally
quite bare.
• Odisha temples usually have boundary walls. -
Question 10 of 20
10. Question
1 pointsQ10. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct in context to Kailashnath temple?
1. It is a temple at Ajanta.
2. It belongs to the time period of Rashtrakutas.
3. It is a temple dedicated to Shiva.Correct
• The greatest achievement of Rashtrakutas in architecture
is the Kailashnath temple at Ellora, a culmination of at least
a millennium-long tradition in rock-cut architecture in India.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.
• It is a complete dravida building with a Nandi shrine—since
the temple is dedicated to Shiva—a gopuram-like gateway,
surrounding cloisters, subsidiary shrines, staircases and an
imposing tower or vimana rising to thirty metres.
Hencer, statement 3 is correct.
• Importantly, all of this is carved out of living rock.
One portion of the monolithic hill was carved patiently to build the
Kailashnath temple.Incorrect
• The greatest achievement of Rashtrakutas in architecture
is the Kailashnath temple at Ellora, a culmination of at least
a millennium-long tradition in rock-cut architecture in India.
Hence, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.
• It is a complete dravida building with a Nandi shrine—since
the temple is dedicated to Shiva—a gopuram-like gateway,
surrounding cloisters, subsidiary shrines, staircases and an
imposing tower or vimana rising to thirty metres.
Hencer, statement 3 is correct.
• Importantly, all of this is carved out of living rock.
One portion of the monolithic hill was carved patiently to build the
Kailashnath temple. -
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
1 pointsQ11. Select the correct statement/s with respect to political organisation in Early Vedic age.
1. The Rig Vedic polity was normally monarchical.
2. The highest political unit was called jana.
3. Visu was headed by senapati.Correct
• The basic unit of political organization was kula or family.
• Several families joined together on the basis of their kinship to form
a village or grama. The leader of grama was known as gramani.
• A group of villages constituted a larger unit called visu. It was headed
by vishayapati.
Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• The highest political unit was called jana or tribe.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• There were several tribal kingdoms during the Rig Vedic period
such as Bharatas, Matsyas, Yadus and Purus. The head of the
kingdom was called as rajan or king.
• The Rig Vedic polity was normally monarchical and the succession
was hereditary.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The king was assisted by purohita or priest and senani or commander of
the army in his administration.
• There were two popular bodies called the Sabha and Samiti.
The former seems to have been a council of elders and the latter,
a general assembly of the entire people.Incorrect
• The basic unit of political organization was kula or family.
• Several families joined together on the basis of their kinship to form
a village or grama. The leader of grama was known as gramani.
• A group of villages constituted a larger unit called visu. It was headed
by vishayapati.
Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• The highest political unit was called jana or tribe.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• There were several tribal kingdoms during the Rig Vedic period
such as Bharatas, Matsyas, Yadus and Purus. The head of the
kingdom was called as rajan or king.
• The Rig Vedic polity was normally monarchical and the succession
was hereditary.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The king was assisted by purohita or priest and senani or commander of
the army in his administration.
• There were two popular bodies called the Sabha and Samiti.
The former seems to have been a council of elders and the latter,
a general assembly of the entire people. -
Question 12 of 20
12. Question
1 pointsQ17. Identify the correct statements in context to Gandhara art.
1. Kanishka was the main patron of this school.
2. Buddha is shown in moustache and curly hair.
3. The main theme of this school was Hinayanism.Correct
• Gandhara art originated during the reign of Indo-Greek rulers but the real patrons
of this school of art were the Sakas and the Kushanas, particularly Kanishka.
• It was a blend of Indian and Graeco-Roman elements.
• Specimens of Gandhara sculpture have been found in Taxila, Peshawar and
in several places of northwest India.
• The Gandhara school made sculptures of the Buddha in various sizes,
shapes and postures. The reliefs depict Buddha’s birth, his renunciation and
his preaching.
• The salient features of Gandhara art are:
– Moulding human body in a realistic manner with minute
attention to physical features like muscles, moustache and
curly hair.
– Thick drapery with large and bold fold lines.
– Rich carving, elaborate ornamentation and symbolic
expressions.
– The main theme was the new form of Buddhism – Mahayanism
– and the evolution of an image of Buddha.Incorrect
• Gandhara art originated during the reign of Indo-Greek rulers but the real patrons
of this school of art were the Sakas and the Kushanas, particularly Kanishka.
• It was a blend of Indian and Graeco-Roman elements.
• Specimens of Gandhara sculpture have been found in Taxila, Peshawar and
in several places of northwest India.
• The Gandhara school made sculptures of the Buddha in various sizes,
shapes and postures. The reliefs depict Buddha’s birth, his renunciation and
his preaching.
• The salient features of Gandhara art are:
– Moulding human body in a realistic manner with minute
attention to physical features like muscles, moustache and
curly hair.
– Thick drapery with large and bold fold lines.
– Rich carving, elaborate ornamentation and symbolic
expressions.
– The main theme was the new form of Buddhism – Mahayanism
– and the evolution of an image of Buddha. -
Question 13 of 20
13. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs of divisions of land in Sangam society are correctly matched?
1. Kurinji : hilly tracks
2. Mullai : agricultural
3. Marudam : pastoral
4. Neydal: coastal
5. Palai : desertCorrect
Sangam Society
• Tolkappiyam refers to the five-fold division of lands – Kurinji
(hilly tracks), Mullai (pastoral), Marudam (agricultural), Neydal
(coastal) and Palai (desert).
• The people living in these five divisions had their respective
chief occupations as well as gods for worship.
– Kurinji – chief deity was Murugan – chief occupation,
hunting and honey collection.
– Mullai – chief deity Mayon (Vishnu) – chief occupation,
cattle-rearing and dealing with dairy products.
– Marudam – chief deity Indira – chief occupation, agriculture.
– Neydal – chief deity Varunan – chief occupation fishing and
salt manufacturing.
– Palai – chief deity Korravai – chief occupation robbery.
• Tolkappiyam also refers to four castes namely arasar, anthanar,
vanigar and vellalar.
– The ruling class was called arasar.
– Anthanars played a significant role in the Sangam polity and religion.
– Vanigars carried on trade and commerce.
– The vellalas were agriculturists.
• Other tribal groups like Parathavar, Panar, Eyinar, Kadambar, Maravar
and Pulaiyar were also found in the Sangam society. Ancient primitive
tribes like Thodas, Irulas, Nagas and Vedars lived in this period.Incorrect
Sangam Society
• Tolkappiyam refers to the five-fold division of lands – Kurinji
(hilly tracks), Mullai (pastoral), Marudam (agricultural), Neydal
(coastal) and Palai (desert).
• The people living in these five divisions had their respective
chief occupations as well as gods for worship.
– Kurinji – chief deity was Murugan – chief occupation,
hunting and honey collection.
– Mullai – chief deity Mayon (Vishnu) – chief occupation,
cattle-rearing and dealing with dairy products.
– Marudam – chief deity Indira – chief occupation, agriculture.
– Neydal – chief deity Varunan – chief occupation fishing and
salt manufacturing.
– Palai – chief deity Korravai – chief occupation robbery.
• Tolkappiyam also refers to four castes namely arasar, anthanar,
vanigar and vellalar.
– The ruling class was called arasar.
– Anthanars played a significant role in the Sangam polity and religion.
– Vanigars carried on trade and commerce.
– The vellalas were agriculturists.
• Other tribal groups like Parathavar, Panar, Eyinar, Kadambar, Maravar
and Pulaiyar were also found in the Sangam society. Ancient primitive
tribes like Thodas, Irulas, Nagas and Vedars lived in this period. -
Question 14 of 20
14. Question
1 pointsSelect the correct statement/s from the following in reference to position of women in Sangam age.
1. Chaste life was considered the highest virtue of women.
2. Women were allowed to choose their life partners.
3. Sati was not practiced.Correct
• There is a plenty of information in the Sangam literature to
trace the position of women during the Sangam age.
• Women poets like Avvaiyar, Nachchellaiyar, and Kakkaipadiniyar
flourished in this period and contributed to Tamil literature.
The courage of women was also appreciated in many poems.
• Karpu or Chaste life was considered the highest virtue of women.
• Love marriage was a common practice. Women were allowed to
choose their life partners.
• However, the life of widows was miserable. The practice of Sati
was also prevalent in the higher strata of society.
• The class of dancers was patronized by the kings and nobles.Incorrect
• There is a plenty of information in the Sangam literature to
trace the position of women during the Sangam age.
• Women poets like Avvaiyar, Nachchellaiyar, and Kakkaipadiniyar
flourished in this period and contributed to Tamil literature.
The courage of women was also appreciated in many poems.
• Karpu or Chaste life was considered the highest virtue of women.
• Love marriage was a common practice. Women were allowed to
choose their life partners.
• However, the life of widows was miserable. The practice of Sati
was also prevalent in the higher strata of society.
• The class of dancers was patronized by the kings and nobles. -
Question 15 of 20
15. Question
1 points“The Allahabad Pillar inscription speaks of his magnanimity to his foes, his polished intellect, his poetic skill and
his proficiency in music. It calls him Kaviraja because of his ability in composing verses. His image depicting him with Veena is found
in the coins issued by him”.
Which of the following Gupta ruler is being referred to in the above passage?Correct
• Samudragupta was the greatest of the rulers of the Gupta
dynasty.
• The Allahabad Pillar inscription provides a detailed account
of his reign. It refers to three stages in his military campaign:
1. Against some rulers of North India
2. His famous Dakshinapatha expedition against South Indian
rulers
3. A second campaign against some other rulers of North India.
The inscription mentions that Samudragupta defeated twelve
rulers in his South Indian Expedition.
• Samudragupta’s military achievements remain remarkable in
the annals of history. He was equally great in his other personal
accomplishments.
• The Allahabad Pillar inscription speaks of his magnanimity to his
foes, his polished intellect, his poetic skill and his proficiency in music.
It calls him Kaviraja because of his ability in composing verses.
• His image depicting him with Veena is found in the coins issued by
him. It is the proof of his proficiency and interest in music.
• He was also a patron of many poets and scholars, one of whom was
Harisena. Thus he must be credited with a share in the promotion of
Sanskrit literature and learning, characteristic of his dynasty.
• He was an ardent follower of Vaishnavism but was tolerant of other
creeds. He evinced keen interest in Buddhism and was the patron of
the great Buddhist scholar Vasubandu.Incorrect
• Samudragupta was the greatest of the rulers of the Gupta
dynasty.
• The Allahabad Pillar inscription provides a detailed account
of his reign. It refers to three stages in his military campaign:
1. Against some rulers of North India
2. His famous Dakshinapatha expedition against South Indian
rulers
3. A second campaign against some other rulers of North India.
The inscription mentions that Samudragupta defeated twelve
rulers in his South Indian Expedition.
• Samudragupta’s military achievements remain remarkable in
the annals of history. He was equally great in his other personal
accomplishments.
• The Allahabad Pillar inscription speaks of his magnanimity to his
foes, his polished intellect, his poetic skill and his proficiency in music.
It calls him Kaviraja because of his ability in composing verses.
• His image depicting him with Veena is found in the coins issued by
him. It is the proof of his proficiency and interest in music.
• He was also a patron of many poets and scholars, one of whom was
Harisena. Thus he must be credited with a share in the promotion of
Sanskrit literature and learning, characteristic of his dynasty.
• He was an ardent follower of Vaishnavism but was tolerant of other
creeds. He evinced keen interest in Buddhism and was the patron of
the great Buddhist scholar Vasubandu. -
Question 16 of 20
16. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statement/s is/are correct in context to the art and architecture of Gupta period?
1. Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period.
2. There was a strong influence of Gandhara style.
3. The Bhitari monolithic pillar belongs to Gupta period.Correct
• In the history of Indian art and architecture, the Gupta period occupies an important place. Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the
temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen
of the Gupta art.
• There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful
statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of
Gupta art.
• The Bhitari monolithic pillar of Skandagupta is also remarkable. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period.
– The gigantic copper statue of Buddha, originally found at
Sultanganj now kept at Birmingham museum, was about seven and a half feet height and nearly a ton weight.
– The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.Incorrect
• In the history of Indian art and architecture, the Gupta period occupies an important place. Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the
temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen
of the Gupta art.
• There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful
statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of
Gupta art.
• The Bhitari monolithic pillar of Skandagupta is also remarkable. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period.
– The gigantic copper statue of Buddha, originally found at
Sultanganj now kept at Birmingham museum, was about seven and a half feet height and nearly a ton weight.
– The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries. -
Question 17 of 20
17. Question
1 pointsMatch the following pairs of Literature and their Respective Writers:
1. Ritusamhara : A. Amarasimha
2. Mrichchakatika : B. Bharavi
3. Amarakosa : C. Kalidasa
4. Kritarjuniya : D. SudrakaCorrect
• The court of Chandragupta II was adorned by the celebrated Navratnas.
• Kalidasa remain the foremost among them. His master-piece was the Sanskrit drama Shakuntala. It is considered one among the ‘hundred best books of the world’.
– He wrote two other plays – the Malavikagnimitra and Vikramorvasiya. His two well-known epics are Raghuvamsa and
Kumarasambhava. Ritusamhara and Meghaduta are his two lyrics.
• Visakadatta was another celebrated author of this period. He was the author of two Sanskrit dramas, Mudrarakshasa and Devichandraguptam.
• Sudraka was a renowned poet of this age and his book Mrichchakatika is rich in humour and pathos.
• Bharavi’s Kritarjuniya is the story of the conflict between Arjuna and Siva.
• Dandin was the author of Kavyadarsa and Dasakumaracharita.
• Another important work of this period was Vasavadatta written by Subhandhu.
• The Panchatantra stories were composed by Vishnusarma during the Gupta period.
• The Buddhist author Amarasimha compiled a lexicon called Amarakosa.Incorrect
• The court of Chandragupta II was adorned by the celebrated Navratnas.
• Kalidasa remain the foremost among them. His master-piece was the Sanskrit drama Shakuntala. It is considered one among the ‘hundred best books of the world’.
– He wrote two other plays – the Malavikagnimitra and Vikramorvasiya. His two well-known epics are Raghuvamsa and
Kumarasambhava. Ritusamhara and Meghaduta are his two lyrics.
• Visakadatta was another celebrated author of this period. He was the author of two Sanskrit dramas, Mudrarakshasa and Devichandraguptam.
• Sudraka was a renowned poet of this age and his book Mrichchakatika is rich in humour and pathos.
• Bharavi’s Kritarjuniya is the story of the conflict between Arjuna and Siva.
• Dandin was the author of Kavyadarsa and Dasakumaracharita.
• Another important work of this period was Vasavadatta written by Subhandhu.
• The Panchatantra stories were composed by Vishnusarma during the Gupta period.
• The Buddhist author Amarasimha compiled a lexicon called Amarakosa. -
Question 18 of 20
18. Question
1 pointsIdentify the correct statement/s with respect to Virupaksha temple.
1. It is famous for its Vesara style.
2. It is built on the model of the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram.
3. It is built by Narasimhavarman I.
4. It belonged to the Chalukyan period.Correct
• The Chalukya temples may be divided into two stages.
The first stage is represented by the temples at Aihole and Badami.
• Among the seventy temples found at Aihole, four are important.
1. Ladh Khan temple is a low, flat-roofed structure consisting of a pillared hall.
2. Durga temple resembles a Buddha Chaitya.
3. Huchimalligudi temple.
4. The Jain temple at Meguti.
• Among the temples at Badami, the Muktheeswara temple and
the Melagutti Sivalaya are notable for their architectural beauty.
– A group of four rock-cut temples at Badami are marked by high workmanship. The walls and pillared halls are adorned by beautiful images of gods and human beings.• The second stage is represented by the temples at Pattadakal. There are ten temples here, four in the northern style and the remaining six in the Dravidian style.
– The Papanatha temple is the most notable in the northern style.
– The Sangamesvara temple and the Virupaksha temple are famous for their Dravidian style.
– The Virupaksha temple is built on the model of the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram. It was built by one of the queens of Vikramaditya II. Sculptors brought from Kanchi were employed in its construction.Incorrect
• The Chalukya temples may be divided into two stages.
The first stage is represented by the temples at Aihole and Badami.
• Among the seventy temples found at Aihole, four are important.
1. Ladh Khan temple is a low, flat-roofed structure consisting of a pillared hall.
2. Durga temple resembles a Buddha Chaitya.
3. Huchimalligudi temple.
4. The Jain temple at Meguti.
• Among the temples at Badami, the Muktheeswara temple and
the Melagutti Sivalaya are notable for their architectural beauty.
– A group of four rock-cut temples at Badami are marked by high workmanship. The walls and pillared halls are adorned by beautiful images of gods and human beings.• The second stage is represented by the temples at Pattadakal. There are ten temples here, four in the northern style and the remaining six in the Dravidian style.
– The Papanatha temple is the most notable in the northern style.
– The Sangamesvara temple and the Virupaksha temple are famous for their Dravidian style.
– The Virupaksha temple is built on the model of the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram. It was built by one of the queens of Vikramaditya II. Sculptors brought from Kanchi were employed in its construction. -
Question 19 of 20
19. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements in reference to the Chola empire.
1. The chief feature of the Chola temple is the vimana.
2. The Siva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram is built by Rajaraja I.
Select the correct code from the codes given below.Correct
• The Dravidian style of art and architecture reached its perfection under
the Cholas. They built enormous temples.
• The chief feature of the Chola temple is the vimana.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• A notable contribution made by the Cholas to temple architecture is the
Siva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram built by Rajendra I.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• The Cholas also made rich contributions to the art of sculpture.
The walls of the Chola temples such as the Tanjore and Gangaikondacholapuram
temples contain numerous icons of large size with fine execution.
• The bronzes of the Chola period are world-famous. The bronze statues of
Nataraja or dancing Siva are master pieces.
• The Chola paintings were found on the walls of Narthamalai and Tanjore temples.Incorrect
• The Dravidian style of art and architecture reached its perfection under
the Cholas. They built enormous temples.
• The chief feature of the Chola temple is the vimana.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• A notable contribution made by the Cholas to temple architecture is the
Siva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram built by Rajendra I.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• The Cholas also made rich contributions to the art of sculpture.
The walls of the Chola temples such as the Tanjore and Gangaikondacholapuram
temples contain numerous icons of large size with fine execution.
• The bronzes of the Chola period are world-famous. The bronze statues of
Nataraja or dancing Siva are master pieces.
• The Chola paintings were found on the walls of Narthamalai and Tanjore temples. -
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
1 pointsSelect the correct statement/s with respect to the Amaravati school of arts.
1. It flourished during the time of Kushanas.
2. It made use of white marble.
3. Buddha is always represented in personified form in this school.Correct
• This type of sculpture art flourished during the Kushana
time at Amaravati and Nagarjunkonda in Andhra Pradesh.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• White marble was used in this art and the thees were Buddha’s
life and Jataka tales.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The curly hair of Buddhha is a feature that is influenced by
the Greeks.
• Amaravati sculptures have a sense of movement and energy
with profound and quiet naturalism in human, animal and
floral forms.
• Symbolic representation of Buddha’s life is mainly seen, the Buddha almost always being represented by a symbol, though only in two or three places he is personified.
Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• Both religious and secular images were present in this style.Incorrect
• This type of sculpture art flourished during the Kushana
time at Amaravati and Nagarjunkonda in Andhra Pradesh.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• White marble was used in this art and the thees were Buddha’s
life and Jataka tales.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The curly hair of Buddhha is a feature that is influenced by
the Greeks.
• Amaravati sculptures have a sense of movement and energy
with profound and quiet naturalism in human, animal and
floral forms.
• Symbolic representation of Buddha’s life is mainly seen, the Buddha almost always being represented by a symbol, though only in two or three places he is personified.
Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• Both religious and secular images were present in this style.
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