Insights Static Quiz -454, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
According to Buddhist traditions, who among the following represents Manushi Buddhas or the past Buddhas?
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Solution: a)
Generally, Buddhists believe that there has been a succession of many Buddhas in the distant past and that many more will appear in the future; Dīpankara, then, would be one of numerous previous Buddhas, while Gautama was the most recent, and Maitreya will be the next Buddha in the future.
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Solution: a)
Generally, Buddhists believe that there has been a succession of many Buddhas in the distant past and that many more will appear in the future; Dīpankara, then, would be one of numerous previous Buddhas, while Gautama was the most recent, and Maitreya will be the next Buddha in the future.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The five great events in Buddha’s life are represented by symbols. In this context, which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Symbol Event
- Lotus and Bull : Birth
- Wheel : Great Departure
- Stupa : Nirvana
Select the correct answer code.
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Solution: a)
Buddha’s Birth: Lotus & Bull
The Great Departure (Mahabhinishkramana): Horse
Enlightment (Nirvana ): Bodhi Tree
First Sermon (Dhammachakraparivartan): Wheel
Death (Parinirvana): Stupa
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Solution: a)
Buddha’s Birth: Lotus & Bull
The Great Departure (Mahabhinishkramana): Horse
Enlightment (Nirvana ): Bodhi Tree
First Sermon (Dhammachakraparivartan): Wheel
Death (Parinirvana): Stupa
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Mughal Era Miniature Painting.
- These paintings focused on glorifying the ruler and showing his life.
- They brought the technique of foreshortening, which means objects were drawn in a way that
they look closer and smaller than they really are.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The paintings made in the Mughal period had a distinctive style as they were drawing from Persian antecedents. There was a change in colour palette, themes and forms. The focus shifted from depicting
the god to glorifying the ruler and showing his life. They focused on hunting scenes, historical events and other court related paintings.
These paintings were considered unique because of the use of brilliant colours.
They brought the technique of foreshortening to the Indian painter’s repertoire. Under this technique, “objects were drawn in a way that they look closer and smaller than they really are.”
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Solution: c)
The paintings made in the Mughal period had a distinctive style as they were drawing from Persian antecedents. There was a change in colour palette, themes and forms. The focus shifted from depicting
the god to glorifying the ruler and showing his life. They focused on hunting scenes, historical events and other court related paintings.
These paintings were considered unique because of the use of brilliant colours.
They brought the technique of foreshortening to the Indian painter’s repertoire. Under this technique, “objects were drawn in a way that they look closer and smaller than they really are.”
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Rajput style of painting.
- The battles and the hunting scenes are very popular and predominant.
- It uses Hindu symbols like the lotus, peacock and swan very frequently.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Points of Difference Rajput Style Mughal Style Type Initially based on mural and fresco forms. In the later period, the miniature painting form became dominant. It is based on the Persian miniature painting style. Themes It is usually devotional or religious in nature It usually depicts the Mughal emperor and his household. The royal pomp and show, the battles and the hunting scenes are also very popular.
Peculiarity It uses Hindu symbols like the lotus, peacock and swan very frequently.
They focus either on the person in the picture or on trees, camels and falcons. Time period 17-18th century was the major period. 16th to 18th century. Incorrect
Solution: b)
Points of Difference Rajput Style Mughal Style Type Initially based on mural and fresco forms. In the later period, the miniature painting form became dominant. It is based on the Persian miniature painting style. Themes It is usually devotional or religious in nature It usually depicts the Mughal emperor and his household. The royal pomp and show, the battles and the hunting scenes are also very popular.
Peculiarity It uses Hindu symbols like the lotus, peacock and swan very frequently.
They focus either on the person in the picture or on trees, camels and falcons. Time period 17-18th century was the major period. 16th to 18th century. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Tasvir Khana is a formal artistic studio where the artists were hired on salary and they developed their own styles.
- The defining feature of paintings in Akbar’s period is the use of 3 dimensional figures.
- During Akbar’s period, the artist was more focused at depicting the scenes of court life than the life of the masses.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Akbar was responsible for establishment of an entire department devoted to the paintings and scribing of
his documents. He established a formal artistic studio called Tasvir Khana where the artists were hired on
salary and they developed their own styles.
Akbar also recognised the beauty of those Indian artists who had worked for previous rulers and invited
them to work in his tasvir khana. Hence, the ‘Indian influence’ started in the Mughal paintings. The
defining features of paintings in Akbar’s period are the use of 3 dimensional figures and the continued use of
foreshortening.
Furthermore, the artists encouraged the use of calligraphy in the paintings. One of the distinguishing features of this period was the transformation of popular art to the court art, i.e. the artist was more focused at depicting the scenes of court life than the life of the masses.
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Solution: d)
Akbar was responsible for establishment of an entire department devoted to the paintings and scribing of
his documents. He established a formal artistic studio called Tasvir Khana where the artists were hired on
salary and they developed their own styles.
Akbar also recognised the beauty of those Indian artists who had worked for previous rulers and invited
them to work in his tasvir khana. Hence, the ‘Indian influence’ started in the Mughal paintings. The
defining features of paintings in Akbar’s period are the use of 3 dimensional figures and the continued use of
foreshortening.
Furthermore, the artists encouraged the use of calligraphy in the paintings. One of the distinguishing features of this period was the transformation of popular art to the court art, i.e. the artist was more focused at depicting the scenes of court life than the life of the masses.
