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ART_ARC_2021_137

Indigenous Iconography

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2021

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Red SandstoneAbhaya MudraKanishka

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The only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka has been found at

Ashokan inscriptions in Afghanistan are written in which one of the following scripts?

Consider the following statements: 1. The early Malwa school of paintings was influenced by Shirazi school while the early Mughal paintings initially followed Bihzad school. 2. The major exponents of the Bihzad school in India were Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad.

The 'King of Dance' is a description of

Which one of the following was NOT a feature of the art of painting in India in the 19th century?

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In the Mathura School of Art, Buddha's images are largely carved in

The Mauryan Capital of Pataliputra has been associated with the archaeological remains of

Which one of the following is the correct description of Kandaria Mahadeo?

At which one of the following places is the Vitthala temple located?

Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below: **Statement I:** For early societies, historians retrieve information about elite families mostly from inscriptions. **Statement II:** Satavahana inscriptions generally end with the term Putra, a Prakrit word meaning 'son'.

Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below. **Statement I:** Towards the beginning of the 20th century, a new hybrid architectural style developed which combined the Indian style with the European style. **Statement II:** By integrating Indian and European styles in public architecture, the British wanted to prove that they were legitimate rulers of India.

ID: ART_ARC_2021_137 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

In the Mathura School of Art, Buddha's images are largely carved in

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