UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 03 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following is/are specimens of Gupta period? Painting at Bagh caves, Gwalior Bhitari monolithic pillar Delhi Iron pillar Select the correct answer using the codes below. a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: d) 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. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art. The Bhitari monolithic pillar of Skandagupta is also remarkable. 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. The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior. The mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories. Incorrect Solution: d) 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. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art. The Bhitari monolithic pillar of Skandagupta is also remarkable. 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. The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior. The mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following is/are specimens of Gupta period?

• Painting at Bagh caves, Gwalior

• Bhitari monolithic pillar

• Delhi Iron pillar

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: d)

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. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns.

• The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art.

• The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art. The Bhitari monolithic pillar of Skandagupta is also remarkable.

• 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.

• The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior. The mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.

Solution: d)

• The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art.

• The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art. The Bhitari monolithic pillar of Skandagupta is also remarkable.

• 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.

• The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior. The mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following pairs Famous Inscription Significance 1. Rummindei Pillar Edicts Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini 2. Allahabad Pillar Inscription Conquests of Harshavardhana 3. Aihole Inscription Victory of chalukyas over Pallavas. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? a) 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: b) Rummindei Pillar Edicts (Lumbini): These inscriptions come under the Minor Pillar Inscriptions. These contain inscriptions recording their dedication. The inscriptions mentions Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini (Rummindei), Rupandehi district, Nepal, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Ashoka exempted Lumbini from paying tax, and fixed its contribution of grain at one – eighth. The inscriptions are written in Brahmi script. Allahabad Prashasti or prayaga Prashasti is an inscription found at Allahabad. It is written in Sanskrit. As the name suggest it is a Prashasti, written in praise of the ruler Samudragupta, a ruler of Gupta dynasty by his court poet Harishena. Aihole Inscription: The inscription is written in Sanskrit and it is in Kannada script. There is a mention about the defeat of Harshavardhana by Pulakeshin II and the victory of Chalukyas over Pallavas. It also mentions about the shifting of the capital from Aihole to Badami. They were written by Ravikirti, the court poet of Pulakeshi II who reigned from 610 to 642 CE. Incorrect Solution: b) Rummindei Pillar Edicts (Lumbini): These inscriptions come under the Minor Pillar Inscriptions. These contain inscriptions recording their dedication. The inscriptions mentions Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini (Rummindei), Rupandehi district, Nepal, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Ashoka exempted Lumbini from paying tax, and fixed its contribution of grain at one – eighth. The inscriptions are written in Brahmi script. Allahabad Prashasti or prayaga Prashasti is an inscription found at Allahabad. It is written in Sanskrit. As the name suggest it is a Prashasti, written in praise of the ruler Samudragupta, a ruler of Gupta dynasty by his court poet Harishena. Aihole Inscription: The inscription is written in Sanskrit and it is in Kannada script. There is a mention about the defeat of Harshavardhana by Pulakeshin II and the victory of Chalukyas over Pallavas. It also mentions about the shifting of the capital from Aihole to Badami. They were written by Ravikirti, the court poet of Pulakeshi II who reigned from 610 to 642 CE.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following pairs Famous Inscription Significance 1. Rummindei Pillar Edicts Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini 2. Allahabad Pillar Inscription Conquests of Harshavardhana 3. Aihole Inscription Victory of chalukyas over Pallavas.

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 2 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: b)

Rummindei Pillar Edicts (Lumbini): These inscriptions come under the Minor Pillar Inscriptions. These contain inscriptions recording their dedication. The inscriptions mentions Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini (Rummindei), Rupandehi district, Nepal, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Ashoka exempted Lumbini from paying tax, and fixed its contribution of grain at one – eighth. The inscriptions are written in Brahmi script.

Allahabad Prashasti or prayaga Prashasti is an inscription found at Allahabad. It is written in Sanskrit. As the name suggest it is a Prashasti, written in praise of the ruler Samudragupta, a ruler of Gupta dynasty by his court poet Harishena.

Aihole Inscription: The inscription is written in Sanskrit and it is in Kannada script. There is a mention about the defeat of Harshavardhana by Pulakeshin II and the victory of Chalukyas over Pallavas. It also mentions about the shifting of the capital from Aihole to Badami. They were written by Ravikirti, the court poet of Pulakeshi II who reigned from 610 to 642 CE.

Solution: b)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Among which of the following places inscriptions of Ashoka was/were found? Topra Mansehra Dhauli Sannati Select the correct answer using the code given below: a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only c) 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Solution: d) In all the mentioned places we find Ashokan inscription. Incorrect Solution: d) In all the mentioned places we find Ashokan inscription.

#### 3. Question

Among which of the following places inscriptions of Ashoka was/were found?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• a) 1, 2 and 3 only

• b) 2, 3 and 4 only

• c) 3 and 4 only

• d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution: d)

In all the mentioned places we find Ashokan inscription.

Solution: d)

In all the mentioned places we find Ashokan inscription.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following statements with reference to the Gandhara School of Art is incorrect? a) The Gandhara School carved sculptures of Gandharvas and rakshashas. b) Sakas and Kushanas patronized this school. c) The school of art started from the region of Peshawar in northwestern India. d) None of the above Correct Solution: a) Option A: 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. It was the Mathura school which carved female figures. Option B: It 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. Option C: The home of the Gandhara School of art is the territory in and around Peshawar in north-western India. It is the Mathura school that was based in UP. Incorrect Solution: a) Option A: 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. It was the Mathura school which carved female figures. Option B: It 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. Option C: The home of the Gandhara School of art is the territory in and around Peshawar in north-western India. It is the Mathura school that was based in UP.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following statements with reference to the Gandhara School of Art is incorrect?

• a) The Gandhara School carved sculptures of Gandharvas and rakshashas.

• b) Sakas and Kushanas patronized this school.

• c) The school of art started from the region of Peshawar in northwestern India.

• d) None of the above

Solution: a)

Option A: 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. It was the Mathura school which carved female figures.

Option B: It 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.

Option C: The home of the Gandhara School of art is the territory in and around Peshawar in north-western India. It is the Mathura school that was based in UP.

Solution: a)

Option B: It 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.

Option C: The home of the Gandhara School of art is the territory in and around Peshawar in north-western India. It is the Mathura school that was based in UP.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Rajaraja Chola I is associated with which of the following cultural heritages of India? Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore The compilation of Thirumurai Nagapattinam monastery Select the correct answer using the codes below. a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: d) He completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D. He also helped in the construction of a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam. During his reign, the texts of the Tamil poets Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar were collected and edited into one compilation called Thirumurai. Further, He initiated a massive project of land survey and assessment in 1000 which led to the reorganization of the country into individual units known as valanadus. Incorrect Solution: d) He completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D. He also helped in the construction of a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam. During his reign, the texts of the Tamil poets Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar were collected and edited into one compilation called Thirumurai. Further, He initiated a massive project of land survey and assessment in 1000 which led to the reorganization of the country into individual units known as valanadus.

#### 5. Question

Rajaraja Chola I is associated with which of the following cultural heritages of India?

• Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore

• The compilation of Thirumurai

• Nagapattinam monastery

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: d)

He completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D.

He also helped in the construction of a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam.

During his reign, the texts of the Tamil poets Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar were collected and edited into one compilation called Thirumurai.

Further, He initiated a massive project of land survey and assessment in 1000 which led to the reorganization of the country into individual units known as valanadus.

Solution: d)

He completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D.

He also helped in the construction of a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam.

During his reign, the texts of the Tamil poets Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar were collected and edited into one compilation called Thirumurai.

Further, He initiated a massive project of land survey and assessment in 1000 which led to the reorganization of the country into individual units known as valanadus.

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