Indian Paintings

8 Questions
  1. 1
    The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :
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    Answer: A. A joyous folk dance

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  2. 2
    Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
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    Answer: C. Jahangir

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  3. 3
    The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the
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    Answer: D. Kishangarh school

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  4. 4
    The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
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    Answer: A. Ajanta

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  5. 5
    Kalamkari painting refers to
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    Answer: A. a hand-painted cotton textile in South India

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  6. 6
    Consider the following historical places:
    1. Ajanta Caves
    2. Lepakshi Temple
    3. Sanchi Stupa
    Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
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    Answer: B. 1 and 2 only

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  7. 7

    The paintings of Abanindranath Tagore are classified as:

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    Answer: C. revivalistic

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  8. 8

    Mughal painting reached its zenith under:

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    Answer: C. Jahangir

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