Ancient History (Art and Culture)

History (Art and Culture)

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1. Which Indian art form is known for its intricate and colorful designs on fabric, often associated with Gujarat?

• A) Madhubani
• B) Warli
• C) Patola
• D) Kalamkari

2. The famous Ajanta Caves are renowned for their:

• A) Rock-cut architecture
• B) Sculptures of Hindu gods
• C) Buddhist murals
• D) Jain temples

3. Which Indian emperor is credited with constructing the famous rock-cut temples at Elephanta Island?

• A) Ashoka
• B) Chandragupta II
• C) Harsha
• D) Krishnadevaraya

4. The Chola Dynasty is particularly famous for its contributions to:

• A) Sculpture and bronze casting
• B) Literature and drama
• C) Textile arts
• D) Astronomy and mathematics

5. The art of creating intricate patterns with colored sand is known as:

• A) Rangoli
• B) Meenakari
• C) Mandala
• D) Mosaic

6. Which ancient Indian text is considered a key reference for classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Kathak?

• A) Natya Shastra
• B) Manusmriti
• C) Arthashastra
• D) Ramayana

7. The famous bronze statues of Nataraja (Shiva as the cosmic dancer) were created during which dynasty?

• A) Maurya
• B) Gupta
• C) Chola
• D) Pala

8. Which of the following is NOT a traditional form of Indian painting?

• A) Tanjore
• B) Pattachitra
• C) Gond
• D) Cubism

9. The frescoes in the Bagh Caves are notable for their:

• A) Jain iconography
• B) Hindu mythology
• C) Buddhist themes
• D) Secular subjects

10. The Kalachakra Tantra is associated with which ancient Indian tradition?

• A) Vedic
• B) Jain
• C) Buddhist
• D) Shaiva