With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1). The canvas at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India
2). The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya
3). At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Important Questions on Art and Culture
1. Ajanta caves
2. Ellora caves
3. Sanchi stupa
4. Lepakshi temple
Which of the above is/are also known for mural paintings?
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya School:
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang), who visited India, recorded India's general conditions and culture at that time. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. The roads and river routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The merchants had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
| Famous shrine | Location |
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1. Tabo monastery and temple complex 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako 3. Alchi temple complex |
Spiti Valley Zanskar Valley Ladakh |
Consider the following statements:
1.'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
2. The philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Which of the statements(s) given above is/are correct?
