UPSC STATIC QUIZ – Art and Culture : 22 March 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding paintings of the Upper Palaeolithic phase. The paintings of the Upper Palaeolithic phase are linear representations of huge animal figures, such as bisons and elephants. The paintings are filled with geometric patterns. Human figures were not found in the paintings of Upper Palaeolithic Period. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Upper Palaeolithic Period: The paintings of the Upper Palaeolithic phase are linear representations, in green and dark red, of huge animal figures, such as bisons, elephants, tigers, rhinos and boars besides stick-like human figures. A few are wash paintings but mostly they are filled with geometric patterns. The green paintings are of dancers and the red ones of hunters. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Upper Palaeolithic Period: The paintings of the Upper Palaeolithic phase are linear representations, in green and dark red, of huge animal figures, such as bisons, elephants, tigers, rhinos and boars besides stick-like human figures. A few are wash paintings but mostly they are filled with geometric patterns. The green paintings are of dancers and the red ones of hunters.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding paintings of the Upper Palaeolithic phase.

• The paintings of the Upper Palaeolithic phase are linear representations of huge animal figures, such as bisons and elephants.

• The paintings are filled with geometric patterns.

• Human figures were not found in the paintings of Upper Palaeolithic Period.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Upper Palaeolithic Period:

The paintings of the Upper Palaeolithic phase are linear representations, in green and dark red, of huge animal figures, such as bisons, elephants, tigers, rhinos and boars besides stick-like human figures. A few are wash paintings but mostly they are filled with geometric patterns. The green paintings are of dancers and the red ones of hunters.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Upper Palaeolithic Period:

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The Mughal style of painting evolved as a result of a synthesis of the a) Gandhara school of painting and Mathura school of painting b) Safavid school of Persian painting with Indo-Greek school of painting c) Pahari style of Painting with the Gandhara school of painting d) Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting Correct Solution: d) The Mughal School of Paintings originated in the reign of Akbar. The origin of Mughal style was a result of synthesis of indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. The Mughal style is marked by supple naturalism based on close observation of nature and fine and delicate drawing. Incorrect Solution: d) The Mughal School of Paintings originated in the reign of Akbar. The origin of Mughal style was a result of synthesis of indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. The Mughal style is marked by supple naturalism based on close observation of nature and fine and delicate drawing.

#### 2. Question

The Mughal style of painting evolved as a result of a synthesis of the

• a) Gandhara school of painting and Mathura school of painting

• b) Safavid school of Persian painting with Indo-Greek school of painting

• c) Pahari style of Painting with the Gandhara school of painting

• d) Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting

Solution: d)

The Mughal School of Paintings originated in the reign of Akbar. The origin of Mughal style was a result of synthesis of indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting.

The Mughal style is marked by supple naturalism based on close observation of nature and fine and delicate drawing.

Solution: d)

The Mughal style is marked by supple naturalism based on close observation of nature and fine and delicate drawing.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The Tamil “Tirukkural” written by Thiruvalluvar mainly deals with a) Astronomy and Astrology b) Genealogy of major Tamil Kingdoms c) Ethics and way of life d) Politics and administration Correct Solution: c) Thiruvalluvar is renowned Tamil poet and philosopher-saint believed to have lived between 3rd Century BC and 1st Century BC. • He is the author of the book ‘Tirukkural (also known as the Kural), a work on ethics. It is one of the most revered ancient literally work in Tamil Language. Tirukkural is a classic Tamil sangam literature consisting of thousands of couplets or Kurals. The book is also called as the fifth Veda or ‘Bible of the Tamil Land’. Incorrect Solution: c) Thiruvalluvar is renowned Tamil poet and philosopher-saint believed to have lived between 3rd Century BC and 1st Century BC. • He is the author of the book ‘Tirukkural (also known as the Kural), a work on ethics. It is one of the most revered ancient literally work in Tamil Language. Tirukkural is a classic Tamil sangam literature consisting of thousands of couplets or Kurals. The book is also called as the fifth Veda or ‘Bible of the Tamil Land’.

#### 3. Question

The Tamil “Tirukkural” written by Thiruvalluvar mainly deals with

• a) Astronomy and Astrology

• b) Genealogy of major Tamil Kingdoms

• c) Ethics and way of life

• d) Politics and administration

Solution: c)

• Thiruvalluvar is renowned Tamil poet and philosopher-saint believed to have lived between 3rd Century BC and 1st Century BC.

• He is the author of the book ‘Tirukkural (also known as the Kural), a work on ethics. It is one of the most revered ancient literally work in Tamil Language. Tirukkural is a classic Tamil sangam literature consisting of thousands of couplets or Kurals. The book is also called as the fifth Veda or ‘Bible of the Tamil Land’.

Solution: c)

• Thiruvalluvar is renowned Tamil poet and philosopher-saint believed to have lived between 3rd Century BC and 1st Century BC.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. Arahat Mahinda was a Buddhist monk depicted in Buddhist sources as bringing Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Saṅghamittā was the youngest daughter of Emperor Ashoka. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) Arahat Mahinda was a Buddhist monk depicted in Buddhist sources as bringing Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Saṅghamittā was the eldest daughter of Emperor Ashoka. Incorrect Solution: a) Arahat Mahinda was a Buddhist monk depicted in Buddhist sources as bringing Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Saṅghamittā was the eldest daughter of Emperor Ashoka.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Arahat Mahinda was a Buddhist monk depicted in Buddhist sources as bringing Buddhism to Sri Lanka.

• Saṅghamittā was the youngest daughter of Emperor Ashoka.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

Arahat Mahinda was a Buddhist monk depicted in Buddhist sources as bringing Buddhism to Sri Lanka.

Saṅghamittā was the eldest daughter of Emperor Ashoka.

Solution: a)

Arahat Mahinda was a Buddhist monk depicted in Buddhist sources as bringing Buddhism to Sri Lanka.

Saṅghamittā was the eldest daughter of Emperor Ashoka.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Arthashastra. This book in Prakrit was written by Kautilya. The manuscript of Arthashastra was first discovered by James Prinsep. It is the most important literary source of the Mauryan history. 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. Kautilya’s Arthashastra This book in Sanskrit was written by Kautilya, a contemporary of Chandragupta Maurya. Kautilya was also called ‘Indian Machiavelli’. The manuscript of Arthashastra was first discovered by R. Shama Sastri in 1904. The Arthashastra contains 15 books and 180 chapters but it can be divided into three parts: the first deals with the king and his council and the departments of government; the second with civil and criminal law; and the third with diplomacy and war. It is the most important literary source for the history of the Mauryas. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. Kautilya’s Arthashastra This book in Sanskrit was written by Kautilya, a contemporary of Chandragupta Maurya. Kautilya was also called ‘Indian Machiavelli’. The manuscript of Arthashastra was first discovered by R. Shama Sastri in 1904. The Arthashastra contains 15 books and 180 chapters but it can be divided into three parts: the first deals with the king and his council and the departments of government; the second with civil and criminal law; and the third with diplomacy and war. It is the most important literary source for the history of the Mauryas.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Arthashastra.

• This book in Prakrit was written by Kautilya.

• The manuscript of Arthashastra was first discovered by James Prinsep.

• It is the most important literary source of the Mauryan history.

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.

Kautilya’s Arthashastra

This book in Sanskrit was written by Kautilya, a contemporary of Chandragupta Maurya. Kautilya was also called ‘Indian Machiavelli’. The manuscript of Arthashastra was first discovered by R. Shama Sastri in 1904.

The Arthashastra contains 15 books and 180 chapters but it can be divided into three parts: the first deals with the king and his council and the departments of government; the second with civil and criminal law; and the third with diplomacy and war. It is the most important literary source for the history of the Mauryas.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

Kautilya’s Arthashastra

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