NCERT (Art And Culture) Class-XI
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| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The distant past when there was no paper or language or the written word, and hence no books or written documents, is called 'prehistory'. Our knowledge about art and culture of prehistoric times is deduced from: 1. Pure imagination 2. Materials available from excavation sites 3. Drawings on cave walls. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following assertion and reason based statements: Assertion (A): Painting and drawing were the oldest art forms practised by human beings to express themselves, using the cave walls as their canvas. Reason (R): Our ancestors have drawn and painted to make their shelters more colourful and beautiful or to keep a visual record of their day-to-day life. Choose the correct answer using the options given below: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Pre-historic paintings are found only in the central Indian caves across the globe. 2. The subjects of their drawings were human figures, human activities, geometric designs and animal symbols. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Remnants of rock paintings have been found exclusively on the walls of the caves situated in Central India only. 2. Most of the paintings here can be divided into three categories: man, animal and geometric patterns in white, black and red ochre. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. The granite rocks of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh provided suitable canvases to the Neolithic man for his paintings 2. Kupgallu, Piklihal and Tekkalkota are some of the places in southern India where Neolithic paintings have been found prominently. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The caves of Bhimbetka were discovered in 1957-58 by eminent archaeologist: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Bhimbetka cave paintings: 1. The caves of Bhimbetka were discovered in 1957-58 by eminent archaeologist V.S. Wakankar. 2. The Bhimbetka caves paintings are largely confined to Palaeolithic period only. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to pairings of Mesolithic period: 1. The largest number of paintings belong to Mesolithic Period II. 2. During this period the themes are multiple but the paintings are smaller in size. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 In Mesolithic cave paintings, one substance 'geru' was used extensively as red colour. Which of the following substance 'geru' does refer to? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Mesolithic paintings are found only in those caves where men lived at some point of time. 2. Some of the most beautiful paintings are very high up on rock shelters or close to the ceilings of rock- shelters. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. At many Mesolithic rock-art sites, often a new painting is painted on top of an older painting. 2. Among many colours used in rock art paintings, white and red were their favourite colours. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Art of Indus Valley civilisation: 1. The delineation of human and animal figures was highly realistic in nature. 2. Statues whether in stone, bronze or terracotta were found in abundance at Harappan sites. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The famous 'lost wax' technique used in Harappan culture is a technique related to: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. The terracotta figures made by the Indus Valley people were much more advanced in artistic finesse as compared to the stone and bronze statues. 2. The most important among the Indus terracotta figures are those representing the mother goddess. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The seals obtained from various Indus valley excavation sites are made of: 1. Steatite 2. Agate 3. Chert 4. Copper 5. Iron Choose the correct answer using the options given below: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the seals of Indus Valley civilisation: 1. The purpose of producing seals was mainly political. 2. Every seal is engraved in a pictographic script which is yet to be deciphered. 3. The standard Harappan seal was a square plaque 10×10 square inches, made from steatite. Choose the correct answer using the options given below: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to pottery making art in Indus Valley civilisation: 1. The Indus Valley pottery consists chiefly of very fine wheel- made wares, and none of being hand-made. 2. Plain pottery is more common than painted ware. 3. Goddess. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. The Harappan people used jewellery extensively, which were made of a wide range of metals. 2. cemetery has been found at Farmana in Haryana where dead bodies were buried with ornaments. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Beads in the Harappan Civilisation were made of: 1. Quartz 2. Steatite 3. Turquoise 4. Lapis lazuli Choose the correct answer using the options given below: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to textile in Indus Valley civilisation: 1. Spinning of cotton and wool was very common. 2. Men and women both wore two separate pieces of attire similar to the dhoti and shawl. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 One of the best known artefacts from the Indus Valley is the approximately four-inch-high copper figure of a dancing girl. It is found at: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Along with building stupas and viharas, erecting pillars was an artistic innovation by Mauryan rulers. 2. The Mauryan pillars are rock- cut pillars as against Achaemenian pillars which were constructed in pieces by a mason. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Ashokan Pillars: 1. The Ashokan Pillars are mainly found in the north Indian part of the Mauryan Empire with inscriptions engraved on them. 2. The top portion of the pillar was carved with capital figures like the bull, the lion, the elephant, etc. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 At which of the following places, we can find Ashokan Pillars? 1. Basarah-Bakhira 2. Lauriya- Nandangarh 3. Rampurva Choose the correct answer using the options given below: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The famous Mauryan pillar, also known as 'Lion capital' is found at: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Monumental images of Yaksha, Yakshini and animals, pillar columns with capital figures, rock-cut caves belonging to the third century BCE have been found in different parts of India. The Yaksha and Yakshini figures belong to which of the following religious sects? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The famous Lomus Rishi rock-cut cave is located in: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with Lomus Rishi caves: 1. The cave is located at Barabar Hills, Gaya 2. The cave was donated by Ashoka's grandson Dashratha for the Ajivika sect. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Stupa, vihara and chaitya are part of Buddhist and Jaina monastic complexes but the largest number belongs to the Buddhist religion 2. The great stupa at Sanchi was built with bricks during the time of Ashoka and later it was covered with stone The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with reference to stupa art: 1. The stupas were constructed in Mauryan period mainly due to royal patronage. 2. None of inscriptions mentioned the name of artists in Mauryan period. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Lion Capital: 1. It was built in commemoration of the historical event of the first sermon or the Dhammachakrapravartana by the Buddha at Sarnath. 2. The capital without the crowning wheel and the lotus base has been adopted as the National Emblem of Independent India. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The life-size standing image of a Yakshini holding a chauri (flywhisk) is one of the famous sculpture of Mauryan period. It is found at: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following Assertion and Reason based statements: Assertion (A): During the early phase of Buddhism, Buddha is depicted symbolically through footprints, stupas, lotus throne, chakra, etc. Reason (R) : The symbolic representation of Buddha in early period was mainly because of either simple worship, or paying respect, or at times depicts historicization of life events. Choose the correct answer using the options given below : | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Bharhut sculptures in the post-Mauryan period: 1. These sculptures are tall like the images of Yaksha and Yakhshini in the Mauryan period. 2. The modelling of the sculptural volume is in low relief maintaining linearity. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Availability of the space is utilised to the maximum by the sculptors at Bharhut. 2. At Bharhut, narrative panels are shown with a substantially large number of characters. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. With the rise in the construction of Stupas, Jataka stories became part of stupa decoration. 2. One main characteristic in all the male images of first-second centuries BCE is the knotted headgear. 3. No regional influence is seen in Stupa-art in post-mauryan period. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Sanchi Stupa, a UNIESCO World heritage site, was built by: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Buddha in the symbolic form got a human form in: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Mathura School of art: 1. The images of Vishnu and Shiva are represented by their ayudhas in the Mathura school of art. 2. There is boldness in carving the large images, the volume of the images is projected out of the picture plane. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Among the important stupa sites outside the Gangetic valley is Devnimori. The Devnimori stupa is located at: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following is/are true regarding Bharhut sculpture? 1. They are tall like images of Yaksha and Yakshini. 2. It is one of the prominent examples of Mauryan sculpture. 3. Queen Mayadevi's dream is a significant event in Bharhut sclpture. Select the correct answer from the following codes | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 With reference to Sanchi stupa, which of the following is/are true? 1. Carving technique is not much advanced than Bharhut. 2. Buddha and Manushi Buddhas are represented using symbols. 3. Narratives are more elaborated in Sanchi stupa. Select the correct answer from the following codes | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statement : 1. Historical narrative of Buddha's visit to Kapilavastu is carved in Bharhut stupa. 2. According to textual tradition there are 24 Buddhas. Select the correct answer from the following codes | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 With reference to Mathura school, which of the following is/are true? 1. It is the confluence of Bactria, Parthian and local Gandhara tradition. 2. Buddha image is modelled on lines of Yaksha images. 3. Though Buddhist images are found in large numbers, images of Vaishnava and Shaiva faiths are also found. Select the correct answer from the following codes | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following is/are true about Gandhara School of art? 1. Buddha image has Hellenistic features. 2. Halo around the head of Buddha has little ornamentation. 3. Gandhara school of art flourished in Kosambi and Sarnath. Select the correct answer from the following codes: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Badami caves: 1. Badami was the capital of the early Chalukyan dynasty which ruled the region from 543 to 598 CE. 2. The cave is popularly known as the Vishnu Cave. 3. T he paintings related to Buddhism have also been found at Badami caves Choose the correct answer using the options given below : | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following Chalukyan rulers patronised Badami caves? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to paintings at Badami caves: 1. Paintings in this cave depict palace scenes. 2. The sinuously drawn lines, fluid forms and compact composition exemplify the proficiency and maturity the artists had achieved in the sixth century CE The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following rulers was responsible for building temples at Panamalai, Mandagapattu and Kanchipuram? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Paintings at the Kanchipuram temple were patronised by the Pallava king, Rajsimha. 2. Only traces of paintings remain now which depict Somaskanda. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The temples of Brihadeswara at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram in Tamil Nadu were built during the reigns of: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. The most important paintings during Chola period are found in Brihadeswara temple. 2. The paintings were executed on the walls of the narrow passage surrounding the shrine. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. The Nayaka paintings depict episodes from the Mahabharata only. 2. Nayaka paintings were more or less an extension of the Vijayanagara style with minor regional modifications and incorporations. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 In Kerala paintings, there has been significant role of 'kalam ezhuthu'. What does this term refers to? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Some of the traditional forms of murals are 'pithoro'. Pithoro are found in: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the art and architectural remains that survived from Ancient and Medieval India are strictly secular in nature. 2. Myths mentioned in the Puranas became part of narrative representation of the Brahmanical religion and its religious structures. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The basic form of a Hindu temple comprises of: 1. Sanctum 2. Mandapa 3. Shikhar Choose the correct answer using the options given below: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Dravida style of architecture flourished between__________. | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Match the following :
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| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following is the characteristic of the Dravida style of architecture? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements : I. Pallava Temple architecture led to the origin of three distinct spheres of South Indian architecture- mandapa, ratha and large temples. ii. Pallava style is believed to originate from the time of Mahendravarman I. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about South Indian architecture? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following temple is the example of Dravida style of architecture? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements : I. Temples were fortified with three square concentric walls and with gates on the four sides. ii. The front wall has an entrance gateway in its centre, which is known as a gopuram. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about features of the Dravida style of architecture? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following dynasty has made substantial contribution to the evolution of Dravidian architecture? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following architecture included the cutting of a single piece of rock into temple? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following temple was built by the Paramesvaravarman II? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements : I. The duration of Chola dynasty is considered as the 'Golden Age of architecture' in South India. ii. Brihadeeswara Temple is a part of the UNESCO world heritage site known as the 'Great Living Chola Temples'. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about Dravida style of architecture of Chola Dynasty? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The cire-perdu or 'lost-wax' process for casting bronze sculpture was found first to be in use during: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. The 'Dancing Girl' from Mohenjodaro is the earliest bronze sculpture datable to 2500 BCE. 2. Most of the bronze sculptures were used for ritual worship and are characterised by exquisite beauty and aesthetic appeal. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Interesting bronze sculptural images of Jain tirthankaras have been discovered from Chausa, Bihar, belong to: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Lost-wax techniques: 1. The lost-wax technique was found only in northern and eastern Indian subcontinent. 2. No more than one metal is ever used under lost-wax method to cast bronze images. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Vakataka bronze images of the Buddha from Phophnar, Maharashtra, are contemporary with the | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir regions produced bronze images of Buddhist deities only. 2. Most of these were created during the eighth, ninth and tenth centuries and have a very distinct style in comparison with bronzes from other parts of India. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Nalanda school of bronze- casting emerged during the rule of the Gupta Dynasty in Bihar and Bengal regions. 2. Around the ninth century during the rule of the Pala Dynasty, this Nalanda school of bronze casting was revived. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 The famous bronze sculpture of Dancing Shiva or 'Nataraja' belongs to which of the following dynasty? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. The decorative techniques used were mosaic design, pietra dura, and arabesque. 2. The minar is a mix of polygonal and circular shapes which is largely built of red and buff sandstone with some use of marble in the upper storeys. The correct statement(s) is/are: | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Match the following :
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| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about tombs of Lodhi dynasty? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following tomb is the distinct creation of Tughlaq era? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Match the following
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| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following was characteristics feature of the Indo-Islamic architecture? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following city was founded as a token of gratitude to Sheikh Salim Chisti? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statement is related with Mihrab? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following is not associated with the Indo-Islamic architecture? | ||
| Art And CultureDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following mosque was constructed by Yemeni merchants and trade settlers in the Pandiya Kingdom? | ||