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ART_ARC_2016_14

Indian Epigraphy

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2016

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Brahmi ScriptKharosthiMauryan History

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The well-known painting 'Bani Thani' belongs to the

The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarkantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below:

What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs: **Famous place** **Region** 1. Bodhgaya: Baghelkhand 2. Khajuraho: Bundelkhand 3. Shirdi: Vidarbha 4. Nasik (Nashik): Malwa 5. Tirupati: Rayalaseema Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

Kalamkari painting refers to-

Consider the following pairs : **Famous work of Sculpture** **Site** 1. A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana - Ajanta 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar of Vishnu - Mount Abu 3. 'Arjuna's Penance'/ 'Descent of Ganga' - Mamallapuram Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

With reference to the history of Indian rockcut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

ID: ART_ARC_2016_14 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

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