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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Nalanda was an important centre of Pala sculptures and bronzes.
- Both Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
According to literary tradition, Nalanda, 10 kilometres north of Rajgir and a suburb of the ancient city, was visited by Buddha and Mahavira.
By the time of Harsha A.D. 606-648, Nalanda had become the principal centre of Mahayana learning and a famed University town with numerous shrines and monasteries which attracted scholars from far and near.
The Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda and have left account of the settlement and its life.
Nalanda was an important centre of Pala sculptures and bronzes and has also yielded seals and sealings of great historical significance.
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Solution: c)
According to literary tradition, Nalanda, 10 kilometres north of Rajgir and a suburb of the ancient city, was visited by Buddha and Mahavira.
By the time of Harsha A.D. 606-648, Nalanda had become the principal centre of Mahayana learning and a famed University town with numerous shrines and monasteries which attracted scholars from far and near.
The Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda and have left account of the settlement and its life.
Nalanda was an important centre of Pala sculptures and bronzes and has also yielded seals and sealings of great historical significance.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- It is a form of mask dance that uses vigorous martial movements to narrate mythological stories.
- There are three main styles of the dance named after the location where they are performed, i.e. Purulia, Seraikella, and Mayurbhanj.
- Some narrations also use natural themes such as Sarpa nritya or Mayur Nritya.
The above statements are associated with
Correct
Solution: b)
Chhau dance, also spelled Chhou dance, is a semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions.
The dance ranges from celebrating martial arts, acrobatics and athletics performed in festive themes of a folk dance, to a structured dance with religious themes found in Shaivism, Shaktism and Vaishnavism. The costumes vary between the styles, with Purulia and Serakeilla using masks to identify the character.
Chhau is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed, i.e. the Purulia Chau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha.
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Solution: b)
Chhau dance, also spelled Chhou dance, is a semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions.
The dance ranges from celebrating martial arts, acrobatics and athletics performed in festive themes of a folk dance, to a structured dance with religious themes found in Shaivism, Shaktism and Vaishnavism. The costumes vary between the styles, with Purulia and Serakeilla using masks to identify the character.
Chhau is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed, i.e. the Purulia Chau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Yali is a sculptural feature of the architecture of which kingdom?
Correct
Solution: d)
The temple building activity further gained momentum during the Vijayanagar rule. The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises.
The sculptures on the pillars were carved with distinctive features. The horse was the most common animal found in these pillars (YALI).
Large mandapams contain one hundred pillars as well as one thousand pillars in some big temples. These mandapams were used for seating the deity on festival occasions.
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Solution: d)
The temple building activity further gained momentum during the Vijayanagar rule. The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises.
The sculptures on the pillars were carved with distinctive features. The horse was the most common animal found in these pillars (YALI).
Large mandapams contain one hundred pillars as well as one thousand pillars in some big temples. These mandapams were used for seating the deity on festival occasions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Aihole.
- It is known for Chalukyan architecture.
- It lies along the Malaprabha River.
- It consists of Hindu and few Jain temples, but no Buddhist temples.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Aihole is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in north Karnataka (India) dated from the fourth century through the twelfth century CE. It is spread along the Malaprabha river valley, in Bagalakote district. It is a major center of historically important Chalukya monuments.
Over one hundred Aihole temples are Hindu, a few are Jain and one is Buddhist. These were built and coexisted in close proximity.
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Solution: a)
Aihole is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in north Karnataka (India) dated from the fourth century through the twelfth century CE. It is spread along the Malaprabha river valley, in Bagalakote district. It is a major center of historically important Chalukya monuments.
Over one hundred Aihole temples are Hindu, a few are Jain and one is Buddhist. These were built and coexisted in close proximity.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Vajrayana.
- The chief divinities of this sect were the Taras.
- Its followers believed that salvation could be most attained by acquiring the magical power.
- It became popular in southern India particularly Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Vajrayana is form of Tantric Buddhism that developed in India and neighbouring countries, notably Tibet. Its followers believed that salvation could be most attained by acquiring the magical power, which they called Vajra. The chief divinities of this new sect were the Taras. It became popular in eastern India, particularly Bengal and Bihar.
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Solution: b)
Vajrayana is form of Tantric Buddhism that developed in India and neighbouring countries, notably Tibet. Its followers believed that salvation could be most attained by acquiring the magical power, which they called Vajra. The chief divinities of this new sect were the Taras. It became popular in eastern India, particularly Bengal and Bihar.
