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Indian Museum and Art Gallery Challenges

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Which city is home to the Indian Museum, the largest and oldest museum in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Museum is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, and was established in 1814.

What is the name of the famous painting by Raja Ravi Varma, which depicts the Hindu goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Radha and Krishna

  2. The Birth of Venus

  3. Mona Lisa

  4. Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma's painting 'Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth' is a renowned work of Indian art that portrays the goddess Lakshmi.

Which museum in India houses the renowned collection of Gandharan sculptures?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Victoria and Albert Museum, London


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Museum in Kolkata is home to a significant collection of Gandharan sculptures, which are a blend of Greek and Buddhist artistic influences.

Who was the first Indian artist to receive the Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Jamini Roy

  3. M.F. Husain

  4. Raja Ravi Varma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jamini Roy was the first Indian artist to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1955 for his contributions to Indian art.

Which Indian artist is known for his distinctive style of painting using bold lines and vibrant colors?

  1. S.H. Raza

  2. B.C. Sanyal

  3. K.G. Subramanyan

  4. M.F. Husain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M.F. Husain is renowned for his unique style of painting, characterized by bold lines, vibrant colors, and a focus on Indian mythology and culture.

What is the name of the famous sculpture of a dancing girl, discovered at Mohenjo-daro, a site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro

  2. Nataraja

  3. Shiva Parvati

  4. Yakshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro is a bronze sculpture discovered at the Indus Valley Civilization site of Mohenjo-daro, depicting a young woman in a dancing pose.

Which Indian artist is known for his paintings that depict scenes from rural life and everyday activities?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Jamini Roy

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Nandalal Bose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jamini Roy is renowned for his paintings that portray scenes from rural life and everyday activities, often using simple forms and bold colors.

What is the name of the famous painting by Abanindranath Tagore, which depicts a young woman playing a veena?

  1. Bharat Mata

  2. Radha and Krishna

  3. The Sitar Player

  4. The Veena Player


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abanindranath Tagore's painting 'The Veena Player' portrays a young woman playing a veena, a stringed instrument, and is considered a significant work of Indian art.

Which Indian artist is known for his paintings that explore the relationship between humans and nature?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Nandalal Bose

  4. S.H. Raza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S.H. Raza is renowned for his paintings that explore the relationship between humans and nature, often using abstract forms and vibrant colors.

What is the name of the famous painting by Raja Ravi Varma, which depicts the Hindu god Vishnu reclining on the serpent Shesha?

  1. Radha and Krishna

  2. The Birth of Venus

  3. Mona Lisa

  4. Vishnu Reclining on Shesha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma's painting 'Vishnu Reclining on Shesha' depicts the Hindu god Vishnu resting on the serpent Shesha, and is considered a masterpiece of Indian art.

Which Indian artist is known for his paintings that depict scenes from Indian mythology and history?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Nandalal Bose

  4. M.F. Husain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M.F. Husain is renowned for his paintings that depict scenes from Indian mythology and history, often using bold lines and vibrant colors.

What is the name of the famous painting by Amrita Sher-Gil, which depicts a young woman sitting on a charpoy?

  1. Bharat Mata

  2. Radha and Krishna

  3. The Bride's Toilet

  4. The Sitar Player


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amrita Sher-Gil's painting 'The Bride's Toilet' portrays a young woman sitting on a charpoy, surrounded by her attendants, and is considered a significant work of Indian art.

Which Indian artist is known for his paintings that explore the themes of love, longing, and separation?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Jamini Roy

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Nandalal Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amrita Sher-Gil is renowned for her paintings that explore the themes of love, longing, and separation, often using bold colors and expressive brushstrokes.

What is the name of the famous painting by Raja Ravi Varma, which depicts the Hindu god Shiva as the Lord of Dance?

  1. Radha and Krishna

  2. The Birth of Venus

  3. Mona Lisa

  4. Nataraja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma's painting 'Nataraja' depicts the Hindu god Shiva as the Lord of Dance, surrounded by a ring of fire, and is considered a masterpiece of Indian art.

Which Indian artist is known for his paintings that depict scenes from the lives of ordinary people?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Jamini Roy

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Nandalal Bose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jamini Roy is renowned for his paintings that depict scenes from the lives of ordinary people, often using simple forms and bold colors.

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