Static Quiz 23 July 2025 (Art and Culture)
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Static Quiz 23 July 2025 (Art and Culture) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following schools of miniature painting:
1. Pahari
2. Mughal
3. Rajput
Which of the above originated under indigenous Indian traditions without direct Persian influence?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Rajput and Pahari evolved from Indian traditions but were later influenced by Persian elements.
• Only Rajput retained more indigenous folk elements initially.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a)
Explanation:
• Rajput and Pahari evolved from Indian traditions but were later influenced by Persian elements.
• Only Rajput retained more indigenous folk elements initially. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following monuments is built in the Vesara style?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal is a clear example of Vesara (hybrid) style. Others are either Nagara or Dravida.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal is a clear example of Vesara (hybrid) style. Others are either Nagara or Dravida. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Chola bronze sculptures:
1. They followed the lost wax technique.
2. They depict dynamic postures and idealized forms.
3. Many of them were meant for temple processions.
How many of the above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Chola bronzes (e.g., Nataraja) were made using the lost wax method, designed in graceful poses, and used in ritual processions.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Chola bronzes (e.g., Nataraja) were made using the lost wax method, designed in graceful poses, and used in ritual processions. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following cave sites are located in Maharashtra?
1. Ajanta
2. Karla
3. Elephanta
4. Badami
How many are correctly located?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Ajanta, Karla, and Elephanta are in Maharashtra.
• Badami is in Karnataka.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Ajanta, Karla, and Elephanta are in Maharashtra.
• Badami is in Karnataka. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to temple architecture in South India, which of the following is not a characteristic feature of the Dravidian style?
CorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Amalaka is a crowning feature of Nagara-style temples, not Dravidian.
• Dravidian vimana is pyramid-shaped; gopuram is iconic.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• Amalaka is a crowning feature of Nagara-style temples, not Dravidian.
• Dravidian vimana is pyramid-shaped; gopuram is iconic.
