UPSC STATIC QUIZ – Art and Culture : 11 April 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding prehistoric Dancing Girl sculpture. The Dancing Girl figurine was discovered in Mohenjodaro after India’s independence. Even though Mohenjodaro and Harappa became part of Pakistani territory after the Partition, the Dancing Girl remained in India as part of an agreement. The sculpture was made in lost-wax casting method. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Dancing Girl figurine was discovered in Mohenjodaro in 1926. Even though Mohenjodaro and Harappa became part of Pakistani territory after the Partition, the Dancing Girl remained in India as part of an agreement. Today, the bronze figurine sits in the National Museum of India. The Dancing Girl is evidence of the civilisation’s knowledge of metal blending and lost-wax casting – a complicated process by which a duplicate sculpture is cast from an original sculpture to create highly detailed metallic artefacts. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Dancing Girl figurine was discovered in Mohenjodaro in 1926. Even though Mohenjodaro and Harappa became part of Pakistani territory after the Partition, the Dancing Girl remained in India as part of an agreement. Today, the bronze figurine sits in the National Museum of India. The Dancing Girl is evidence of the civilisation’s knowledge of metal blending and lost-wax casting – a complicated process by which a duplicate sculpture is cast from an original sculpture to create highly detailed metallic artefacts.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding prehistoric Dancing Girl sculpture.

• The Dancing Girl figurine was discovered in Mohenjodaro after India’s independence.

• Even though Mohenjodaro and Harappa became part of Pakistani territory after the Partition, the Dancing Girl remained in India as part of an agreement.

• The sculpture was made in lost-wax casting method.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Dancing Girl figurine was discovered in Mohenjodaro in 1926.

Even though Mohenjodaro and Harappa became part of Pakistani territory after the Partition, the Dancing Girl remained in India as part of an agreement. Today, the bronze figurine sits in the National Museum of India.

The Dancing Girl is evidence of the civilisation’s knowledge of metal blending and lost-wax casting – a complicated process by which a duplicate sculpture is cast from an original sculpture to create highly detailed metallic artefacts.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Dancing Girl figurine was discovered in Mohenjodaro in 1926.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following are prominent features of the Nagara Architecture, in contrast to other types of Hindu temple architecture? Presence of large Gopurams Absence of Mandapa Shikhara above Sanctum How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. This table gives a brief comparison between Nagara and Dravidian architecture. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. This table gives a brief comparison between Nagara and Dravidian architecture.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following are prominent features of the Nagara Architecture, in contrast to other types of Hindu temple architecture?

• Presence of large Gopurams

• Absence of Mandapa

• Shikhara above Sanctum

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

This table gives a brief comparison between Nagara and Dravidian architecture.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

This table gives a brief comparison between Nagara and Dravidian architecture.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Hoysala monuments are found in a) Hampi and Hospet b) Sringeri and Dharwar c) Mysore and Bangalore d) Halebid and Belur Correct Solution: d) Hoysala temples are found in Halebid and Belur in Karnataka. Halebid was the capital of Hoysalas at the later stage, initially being Belur. Incorrect Solution: d) Hoysala temples are found in Halebid and Belur in Karnataka. Halebid was the capital of Hoysalas at the later stage, initially being Belur.

#### 3. Question

Hoysala monuments are found in

• a) Hampi and Hospet

• b) Sringeri and Dharwar

• c) Mysore and Bangalore

• d) Halebid and Belur

Solution: d)

Hoysala temples are found in Halebid and Belur in Karnataka. Halebid was the capital of Hoysalas at the later stage, initially being Belur.

Solution: d)

Hoysala temples are found in Halebid and Belur in Karnataka. Halebid was the capital of Hoysalas at the later stage, initially being Belur.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the paintings found at Ajanta Caves? The themes of the paintings are the events from the life of the Buddha. Figures in these caves are painted with over-stylisation, with less importance to naturalism. The other important paintings are the famous Padmapani and Vajrapani. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The themes of the paintings are the events from the life of the Buddha, the Jatakas and the Avadanas. Some paintings such as Simhala Avadana, Mahajanaka Jataka and Vidhurpundita Jataka cover the entire wall of the cave. The other important paintings are the famous Padmapani and Vajrapani. Figures in these caves are painted with considerable naturalism and there is no over-stylisation. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The themes of the paintings are the events from the life of the Buddha, the Jatakas and the Avadanas. Some paintings such as Simhala Avadana, Mahajanaka Jataka and Vidhurpundita Jataka cover the entire wall of the cave. The other important paintings are the famous Padmapani and Vajrapani. Figures in these caves are painted with considerable naturalism and there is no over-stylisation.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the paintings found at Ajanta Caves?

• The themes of the paintings are the events from the life of the Buddha.

• Figures in these caves are painted with over-stylisation, with less importance to naturalism.

• The other important paintings are the famous Padmapani and Vajrapani.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The themes of the paintings are the events from the life of the Buddha, the Jatakas and the Avadanas. Some paintings such as Simhala Avadana, Mahajanaka Jataka and Vidhurpundita Jataka cover the entire wall of the cave.

The other important paintings are the famous Padmapani and Vajrapani. Figures in these caves are painted with considerable naturalism and there is no over-stylisation.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The other important paintings are the famous Padmapani and Vajrapani. Figures in these caves are painted with considerable naturalism and there is no over-stylisation.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the classical dance ‘Mohiniyattam’. Mohiniyattam is essentially a group dance performance by women. The Lasya aspect of dance is dominant. It is based on secular themes. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. Mohiniyattam is essentially a solo dance performance by women in the state of Kerala. Mohiniyattam combines the grace and elegance of Bharatanatyam with the vigour of Kathakali. There is a marked absence of thumping of footsteps and the footwork is gentle. Mohiniyattam generally narrates the story of the feminine dance of Vishnu. The Lasya aspect (beauty, grace) of dance is dominant in a Mohiniyattam recital. Hence, it is mainly performed by female dancers. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. Mohiniyattam is essentially a solo dance performance by women in the state of Kerala. Mohiniyattam combines the grace and elegance of Bharatanatyam with the vigour of Kathakali. There is a marked absence of thumping of footsteps and the footwork is gentle. Mohiniyattam generally narrates the story of the feminine dance of Vishnu. The Lasya aspect (beauty, grace) of dance is dominant in a Mohiniyattam recital. Hence, it is mainly performed by female dancers.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the classical dance ‘Mohiniyattam’.

• Mohiniyattam is essentially a group dance performance by women.

• The Lasya aspect of dance is dominant.

• It is based on secular themes.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Mohiniyattam is essentially a solo dance performance by women in the state of Kerala. Mohiniyattam combines the grace and elegance of Bharatanatyam with the vigour of Kathakali. There is a marked absence of thumping of footsteps and the footwork is gentle.

Mohiniyattam generally narrates the story of the feminine dance of Vishnu. The Lasya aspect (beauty, grace) of dance is dominant in a Mohiniyattam recital. Hence, it is mainly performed by female dancers.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

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