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Architecture and Sculpture (7)

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Question 1

Rani Gumpha caves and Hathigumpha caves belong to which of the following religions?

Question 2

With reference to India, consider the following statements regarding the Amaravati school of art:

1) The Amaravati school of art flourished in southeastern India under the patronage of Satavahanas.

2) Sculptures created under this school have a lot of movement with bodies generally shown in ‘tribhanga’ posture.

3) Limestone images of Buddha created under this school have been recovered at places such as Nagarjunakonda and Ghantasala.

How many statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Question 3

With reference to the features of the Indo-Islamic style of architecture, consider the following statements:

1) It introduced a sense of spaciousness and massiveness to the buildings.

2) The usage of water on premises is one of the prominent features of it.

3) In the wall panels, the surface decoration was done by the techniques of tessellation and pietra dura.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding Maru-Gurjara style of temple Architecture in Medieval India:

1) Black basalt and soft marble were used in construction of the temples.

2) The presence of a step-tank is a unique feature of this style.

3) It was patronised by the Solanki rulers.

4) The Ekattarso Mahadeva temple is an example of this style of architecture.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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