Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
Some of the monuments and pillars belonging to the Mauryan period are considered as the finest specimens of Indian art.The Mauryan Emperor Ashoka initiated stone architecture during his reign, which included the construction of various structures like lofty freestanding pillars, railings of stupas, lion thrones, and other colossal figures.
Statement-II:
The stonework of the Ashokan Period featured a mix of indigenous and exotic forms influenced by Greek, Persian, and Egyptian cultures.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements regarding Ashokan pillars:
1. The shafts of Ashokan pillars are always plain and smooth, and they taper upwards.
2. The capitals of Ashokan pillars are shaped like a gently arched bell formed of lotus petals.
3. The crowning animals on Ashokan pillars are always seated and chiselled as a single piece with the abaci.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Which Mauryan emperor initiated stone architecture and the construction of pillars like the Ashokan Pillars?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The Ashokan period marked the beginning of the Buddhist School of architecture in India, witnessing the construction of many rock-cut caves, pillars, stupas, and palaces.
Statement-II:
The Sarnath pillar is one of the finest pieces of sculpture of the Ashokan period, erected in 250 BC, featuring four lions seated back to back, symbolizing power, courage, confidence, and pride.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
The Pasupati Seal from the Harappan Civilization was made using which of the following rock minerals?
Consider the following pairs:
1. Sudama and Lomus Rishi cave: Barabar Hills
2. Northern Black Polished Ware: Mauryan Period
3. Hathigumpha Inscription: Udayagiri Caves
4. Yakshini holding a chauri: Mathura
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Which school of art in the post-Mauryan period applied Greek techniques to Buddhist subjects?
Consider the following statements regarding the architecture of the Harappan Civilization:
1. The cities followed a gridiron pattern with roads intersecting at exact right angles.
2. The buildings in Harappa were primarily decorative rather than functional.
3. The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro had galleries and rooms on all sides.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs:
1. Mauryan Emperor — Chandragupta Maurya
2. Harappan Sculpture — Dancing Girl
3. Ashokan Pillar — Red Sandstone
4. Terracotta Art — Indus Valley Civilization
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:
1. The Mathura School of Art flourished between the 1st and 3rd centuries A.D. and was promoted by the Kushans.
2. The Gandhara School of Art is also known as the Graeco-Buddhist School of Art.
3. The Amravati School of Art primarily used Greystone for its sculptures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs:
1. Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath: National Emblem of India
2. Ashoka Pillar, Allahabad: Contains the inscriptions of Samudragupta
3. Bharhut Stupa: Contains numerous Jataka tales
4. Amaravati Stupa: Transformed from a Hinayana shrine to a Mahayana shrine
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan Art and Architecture:
1. The Mauryan architecture primarily used timber, with rocks and stones being less commonly employed during the early period.
2. Ashoka was the first Mauryan Emperor to initiate the use of stone in architecture, leading to the construction of rock-cut caves, pillars, and stupas.
3. The Ashokan rock-edict at Dhauli, which features a sculpted elephant, is considered the earliest rock-cut sculpture in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which civilization is known for its extensive town planning, including a gridiron pattern layout for cities, fortifications, and elaborate drainage and water management systems?
Consider the following pairs:
1. The Great Granary at Harappa - Extensive town planning
2. The Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro - Fortifications and drainage systems
3. Harappan houses - Built of baked bricks
4. Granary complex at Mohenjo-Daro - Air ducts and platforms
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The monolithic Ashokan pillars were made out of fine sandstone and each pillar was about 15.24 meters high, weighing approximately 50 tonnes.
Statement-II:
The Sarnath pillar, erected in 250 BC, features four lions seated back to back, symbolizing power, courage, confidence, and pride. This Lion Capital of Ashoka from Sarnath is now the National Emblem of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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