Art and Architecture of Ancient India

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Which of the following is not a type of Indian classical dance?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Salsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salsa is a Latin dance, while Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and Odissi are all classical Indian dances.

The Taj Mahal was built by which Mughal emperor?

  1. Shah Jahan

  2. Akbar

  3. Jahangir

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Which of the following is not a type of Indian classical music?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Jazz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jazz is an American music genre, while Carnatic music, Hindustani music, and Qawwali are all classical Indian music genres.

The Ajanta Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

Which of the following is not a type of Indian folk dance?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathak

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical Indian dance, while Bhangra, Garba, and Lavani are all folk dances.

The Ellora Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ellora Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

Which of the following is not a type of Indian classical painting?

  1. Mughal painting

  2. Rajput painting

  3. Tanjore painting

  4. Impressionism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Impressionism is a Western art movement, while Mughal painting, Rajput painting, and Tanjore painting are all classical Indian painting styles.

The Khajuraho Temples are located in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples are located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the following is not a type of Indian folk music?

  1. Baul music

  2. Qawwali

  3. Bhangra

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Qawwali is a Sufi devotional music genre, while Baul music, Bhangra, and Lavani are all folk music genres.

The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state of India?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is located in the Puri district of Odisha.

Which of the following is not a type of Indian classical sculpture?

  1. Gandhara sculpture

  2. Mathura sculpture

  3. Amaravati sculpture

  4. Impressionism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Impressionism is a Western art movement, while Gandhara sculpture, Mathura sculpture, and Amaravati sculpture are all classical Indian sculpture styles.

The Hampi Ruins are located in which state of India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hampi Ruins are located in the Bellary district of Karnataka.

Which of the following is not a type of Indian folk art?

  1. Madhubani painting

  2. Warli painting

  3. Patachitra painting

  4. Impressionism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Impressionism is a Western art movement, while Madhubani painting, Warli painting, and Patachitra painting are all folk art styles.

The Elephanta Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in the Mumbai district of Maharashtra.

Which of the following is not a type of Indian classical architecture?

  1. Nagara architecture

  2. Dravida architecture

  3. Vesara architecture

  4. Impressionism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Impressionism is a Western art movement, while Nagara architecture, Dravida architecture, and Vesara architecture are all classical Indian architecture styles.

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