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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Gupta Age.
1. Gupta age is often hailed as the “Golden period of Indian Architecture” which showed exemplary tolerance for all religions.
2. During the Gupta period, architectural development of the caves was enhanced.3. The figures in the caves were done using fresco painting.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
The emergence of the Gupta Empire in 4th century A.D. is often hailed as the “Golden period of Indian Architecture”.
Temple architecture reached its climax during this period. Similarly, Buddhist and Jain art also reached its peak during the Gupta Age.
The Gupta rulers, especially in the later phase, were Brahmanical rulers. However, they showed exemplary tolerance for all other religions.
During the Gupta period, architectural development of the caves remained constant. However, the use of mural paintings on the walls of the caves became an added feature. Some of the finest examples of mural paintings can be found in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora.
The figures in the Ajanta caves were done using fresco painting and demonstrate considerable naturalism.Incorrect
Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
The emergence of the Gupta Empire in 4th century A.D. is often hailed as the “Golden period of Indian Architecture”.
Temple architecture reached its climax during this period. Similarly, Buddhist and Jain art also reached its peak during the Gupta Age.
The Gupta rulers, especially in the later phase, were Brahmanical rulers. However, they showed exemplary tolerance for all other religions.
During the Gupta period, architectural development of the caves remained constant. However, the use of mural paintings on the walls of the caves became an added feature. Some of the finest examples of mural paintings can be found in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora.
The figures in the Ajanta caves were done using fresco painting and demonstrate considerable naturalism. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsFolk art form thudumbattam, is prevalent in which of the following states?
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Thudumbu is a percussion instrument from the Kongu region (that includes Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur, Karur, Namakkal, and Salem districts). Thudumbattam, the folk art form, is prevalent in villages around Karamadai, a small town 26 kilometres from Coimbatore.
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Thudumbu is a percussion instrument from the Kongu region (that includes Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur, Karur, Namakkal, and Salem districts). Thudumbattam, the folk art form, is prevalent in villages around Karamadai, a small town 26 kilometres from Coimbatore.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
1. The temple complex is known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”.
2. The temples belongs to nagara style of temple architecture.
3. The temples belong to saiva, vaishnava and sakta faith.
The above statements are associated withCorrect
Known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”, the Markandeshwar temple complex is situated on the bank of River Wainganga in district Gadchiroli of Maharashtra.
• The temples belong to the Nagara group of temples of North India.
• On stylistic grounds, their date ranges in between 9-12th centuries CE.
• The temples belong to saiva, vaishnava and sakta faith. Most of the temples have a simple plan, with ardhamandapa, mandapa, antaralaand garbhagriha forming the component of the entire set up.Incorrect
Known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”, the Markandeshwar temple complex is situated on the bank of River Wainganga in district Gadchiroli of Maharashtra.
• The temples belong to the Nagara group of temples of North India.
• On stylistic grounds, their date ranges in between 9-12th centuries CE.
• The temples belong to saiva, vaishnava and sakta faith. Most of the temples have a simple plan, with ardhamandapa, mandapa, antaralaand garbhagriha forming the component of the entire set up. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following temples were built during Vijayanagar period?
1. Varadharaja
2. Ekamparanatha
3. Chidambaram
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Varadharaja and Ekamparanatha temples at Kanchipuram stand as examples for the magnificence of the Vijayanagara style of temple architecture.
• The Raya Gopurams at Thiruvannamalai and Chidambaram speak the glorious epoch of Vijayanagar. They were continued by the Nayak rulers in the later period.Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Varadharaja and Ekamparanatha temples at Kanchipuram stand as examples for the magnificence of the Vijayanagara style of temple architecture.
• The Raya Gopurams at Thiruvannamalai and Chidambaram speak the glorious epoch of Vijayanagar. They were continued by the Nayak rulers in the later period. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Baba Guru Nanak
1. Baba Guru Nanak did not believe in Hinduism and Islam and so he wished to establish a new religion, which he named as Sikhism
2. He rejected sacrifices, ritual baths, image worship, austerities and the scriptures.
3. He defined five symbols: uncut hair, a dagger, a pair of shorts, a comb and a steel bangle which need to be worn by his followers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only statement 2 is correct.
Baba Guru Nanak did not wish to establish a new religion, but after his death his followers consolidated their own practices and distinguished themselves from both Hindus and Muslims.
• Also he did not give the name Sikhism. He rejected sacrifices, ritual baths, image worship, austerities and the scriptures of both Hindus and Muslims.
• It was Guru Gobind Singh who defined its five symbols: uncut hair, a dagger, a pair of shorts, a comb and a steel bangle.Incorrect
Only statement 2 is correct.
Baba Guru Nanak did not wish to establish a new religion, but after his death his followers consolidated their own practices and distinguished themselves from both Hindus and Muslims.
• Also he did not give the name Sikhism. He rejected sacrifices, ritual baths, image worship, austerities and the scriptures of both Hindus and Muslims.
• It was Guru Gobind Singh who defined its five symbols: uncut hair, a dagger, a pair of shorts, a comb and a steel bangle.
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