Set 5 | Important Indian Art, Architecture and Sculpture Objectives
Indian Art, Architecture and Sculpture are an integral part of Indian Art and Culture, which is extremely beneficial for various examinations such as Civil services, State exams, SSCs, Railways, Banking and other One day exams. It provides a great opportunity to gain knowledge about the country’s history in order to excel in these competitive fields. Objectives on Indian Art and Culture for competitive exams.
MCQs on Indian Art, Architecture and Sculpture – Objective Questions and Answers
Q41. Which style is adopted or developed in Assam during the post-Gupta period?
[A] Nayaka style
[B] Pala Style
[C] Ahom Style
[D] Dravidian Style
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Correct Answer is C.
Migration of the Tais from upper Burma mixed with the dominant Pala style of Bengal and led to the creation of Ahom Style in the region.
Kamakhya temple, a Shakti peeth, was built in 17th century.
Q42. What is the reason behind the development of a unique form of architecture developed in the hills of Kumaon, Garhwal, Himachal and Kashmir?
[A] Strong rulers
[B] Kashmir’s proximity to Gandhara site left the region a strong Gandhara influence by the 5th century
[C] Migration of foreigners at a large number
[D] Hills had their own tradition of wooden building
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Correct Answer is B & D.
Strong influence of the Gandhara by the 5th century CE.
Both Buddhist and Hindu traditions began to intermingle and spread in the hills.
Own tradition of wooden building with pitched roofs.
Karkota period of Kashmir is the most significant architecture wise.
Temples of region: Pandrethan, Laksna-devi Mandir, Jageswar in Almora, etc.
Q43. What are the important notable features of the Islamic Art?
[A] Pietra-dura
[B] Chamber closed space
[C] Arabesque Art
[D] Dark and Heavy theme
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Correct Answer is A & C.
Prayer chamber of mosque is spacious, light and open.
Arabesque art is an ornamental design consisting of interwind flowing lines, leaves and flowers.
Jalli is also an ornamental, perforated lattice screens with arabesque.
Pietra-dura is a pictorial mosaic work.
Lapis lazuli is also a rich blue semi-precious stone, sometimes flecked with gold.
Q44. Who constructed the Quwat-ul-Islam mosque at Delhi?
[A] Ala-ud-din khilji
[B] Qutub-ud-din Aibak
[C] Nizam-ud-din Auliya
[D] Ghiyas-ud-din
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Correct Answer is B.
Qutub-ud-din Aibak constructed the Quwat-ul-Islam mosque at Delhi and another mosque at Ajmer called the Adhai din ka jhopra
He belonged to the Slave dynasty or Mamluk style.
Quwat-ul-Islam was raised at the site of a destroyed temple and Adhai din ka jhopra at the location of a ruined college of Sanskrit.
Also the construction of Qutub Minar was started by Aibak.
Q45. Which dynasty is responsible for construction of Hauz-i-Khas?
[A] Slave dynasty
[B] Mamluk dynasty
[C] Khilji dynasty
[D] Lodi dynasty
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Correct Answer is C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji constructed a magnificent tank covering an area of nearly 70 acres, known as Hauz-i-Khas.
Q46. Which city is founded by Ala-ud-din khilji?
[A] City of siri
[B] City of Delhi
[C] City of Mathura
[D] City of Agra
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Correct Answer is A.
Ala-ud-din khilji founded the city of siri.
Built a place of thousands of pillars within it.
Q47. Ala-ud-din khilji built a mosque at the shrine of Nizam-ud-din Auliya?
[A] Madina mosque
[B] Blue mosque
[C] Jamait Khan mosque
[D] Umayyad mosque
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Correct Answer is C.
Ala-ud-din Khilji founded the Jamait Khan mosque at the shrine of Nizam-ud-din Auliya in Delhi but it was constructed by his son Khizr Khan.
Khilji also founded the Alai Darwaza at the Qutub Minar.
Q48. Who built the city of Tughlaqabad?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Aibak
[C] Iltutmish
[D] Ghiyasuddin
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Correct Answer is D.
City of Tughlaqabad was constructed in the era of Tuglaq dynasty.
Ghiyasuddin constructed the new city of Tughlaqabad in the east of Qutub area.
Q49. Which dynasties contributed greatly toward the Deccan school of architecture?
[A] Qutub Shahi dynasty
[B] Nizam Shahi dynasty
[C] Slave dynasty
[D] Sayyid and Lodi dynasty
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Correct Answer is A & B.
Qutub Shahi and Nizam Shahi dynasties contributed greatly toward in the development of the Deccan style of architecture.
Q50. Which one is the prominent example of the Deccan school of architecture?
[A] Qutub Minar
[B] Shah Hamadan mosque
[C] Jama Masjid
[D] Gol Gumbad of Bijapur
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Correct Answer is D.
Gol Gumbad of Bijapur is a mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah.
It is the largest dome cubicle in the world, covering a total interior surface of over 1600 sq.metres.
Large hemispherical dome surmounting it and seven-storeyed octagonal towers on its corners lend it a unique appearance.
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