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Q1

Which one of the following is not a form of Handicrafts on Cloth?

Q2

If a site is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it indicates

1. The site is culturally sensitive.

2. The site protected by the Law of War under the Geneva Convention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3

Which of the following are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India?

1. Kalka-Shimla Railway

2. Delhi ridge

3. Six hill forts of Rajasthan

4. Victoria Terminus, Mumbai

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q4

Who among the following discovered the Bhimbetaka paintings?

Q5

With reference to the paintings of the Mesolithic Period (10000–4000 BC), consider the following statements:

1. In comparison to the Upper Paleolithic period, the size of the paintings also became smaller during this period.

2. This period saw an increase in the number of paintings using the green and yellow colour.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6

Which of the following places have mural paintings?

1. Ravan Chhaya Rock shelter

2. Kailasanatha temple

3. Ajanta

4. Bagh caves

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q7

Consider the following pairs:

1. Churikajodas: Glass bangles

2. Panchkora: Glass toys

3. Tikuli: Resist dyeing method

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Q8

With reference to the Warli tribal paintings in India, consider the following statements:

1. The painting style is close to pre-historic cave paintings.

2. These paintings do not depict ritualistic images, instead, they emphasize scenes portraying fishing, hunting, farming, dances, animals, trees, and festivals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q1.

Which one of the following is not a form of Handicrafts on Cloth?

a) Kalamkari
b) Batik Art
c) Jamdani
d) Bidri
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

The Bidri or Bidriware is a metal handicraft from Bidar, Karnataka. It uses silver to create inlay work against dark backgrounds. This creates an elusive and stark contrast for the shining silver work.  It was developed in the 14th century C.E. during the rule of the Bahamani Sultans.

Kalamkari, Batik Art and Jamdani are handicrafts made on cloth.

Source) Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania; Chapter 3

Q2.

If a site is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it indicates

1. The site is culturally sensitive.

2. The site protected by the Law of War under the Geneva Convention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution : c)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Both the statements are correct. If a site is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is accepted as prima facie evidence that such a site is culturally sensitive and warrants legal protection pursuant to the Law of War under the Geneva Convention, its Articles, protocols and customs, together with the other treaties including the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and International Law.

Source) Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania; Chapter 4

Q3.

Which of the following are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India?

1. Kalka-Shimla Railway

2. Delhi ridge

3. Six hill forts of Rajasthan

4. Victoria Terminus, Mumbai

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Kalka-Shimla Railway, Six hill forts of Rajasthan and Victoria Terminus, Mumbai are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Delhi ridge is not listed as Delhi ridge World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

Source) Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania; Chapter 4

Q4.

Who among the following discovered the Bhimbetaka paintings?

a) V.S. Wakankar
b) John Marshall
c) Mortimer Wheeler
d) James Prinsep
Solution : a)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

The Bhimbetaka paintings were discovered in 1957-58 by an archaeologist named V.S. Wakankar.

Source) Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania; Chapter 2

Q5.

With reference to the paintings of the Mesolithic Period (10000–4000 BC), consider the following statements:

1. In comparison to the Upper Paleolithic period, the size of the paintings also became smaller during this period.

2. This period saw an increase in the number of paintings using the green and yellow colour.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution : a)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statement 1 is correct. Mesolithic Period mainly saw the use of red colour. In comparison to the Upper Paleolithic period, the size of the paintings also became smaller during this period. One of the most common scenes depicted in these paintings is of group hunting and several other paintings depict grazing activity and riding scenes.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Chalcolithic Period saw the increase in the number of paintings using the green and yellow colour.

Source) Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania; Chapter 2

Q6.

Which of the following places have mural paintings?

1. Ravan Chhaya Rock shelter

2. Kailasanatha temple

3. Ajanta

4. Bagh caves

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Bagh caves, the evidence of such paintings can be found at several locations in India. The beauty and the exquisiteness of mural paintings can be seen in places like Ajanta, Armamalai Cave, Ravan Chhaya Rock shelter, Bagh caves, Sittanavasal caves and Kailasanatha temple in Ellora.

Source) Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania; Chapter 2

 

Q7.

Consider the following pairs:

1. Churikajodas: Glass bangles

2. Panchkora: Glass toys

3. Tikuli: Resist dyeing method

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) None of the above
Solution : b)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched. Churikajodas is a type of glass bangles made in Hyderabad. Firozabad is famous for glass chandeliers and other decorative pieces. In Uttar Pradesh, Saharanpur is famous for ‘panchkora’ or glass toys for children.

Pair 3 is incorrectly matched. Patna, Bihar produces a peculiar kind of decorative glass beads called 'Tikuli’.

Source) Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania; Chapter 3

 

Q8.

With reference to the Warli tribal paintings in India, consider the following statements:

1. The painting style is close to pre-historic cave paintings.

2. These paintings do not depict ritualistic images, instead, they emphasize scenes portraying fishing, hunting, farming, dances, animals, trees, and festivals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only
Solution : a)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

The name of the Warli Painting comes from the people who have been carrying the painting tradition that goes back to 2500-3000 BC. They are called the Warlis, indigenous people that occupy mainly the Gujarat-Maharashtra border. These paintings have close resemblance to the mural paintings of Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh that date back to the pre-historic period. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2 is incorrect. These ritualistic paintings have a central motif of a chaukat or chauk, which is surrounded by scenes portraying fishing, hunting, farming, dances, animals, trees and festivals. Among the Goddesses, Palaghata (goddess of fertility) is drawn and among the male gods, those spirits that have taken human form are represented.

Source) Indian Art & Culture by Nitin Singhania; Chapter 2