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Indian Museum and Art Gallery Architecture

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Which of the following is the oldest museum in India?

  1. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  2. National Museum, Delhi

  3. Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Museum in Kolkata was established in 1814 and is the oldest museum in India.

Who designed the Indian Museum in Kolkata?

  1. James Prinsep

  2. Walter Granville

  3. John Wood

  4. William Hodges


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Walter Granville, a British architect, designed the Indian Museum in Kolkata.

What architectural style was used in the construction of the Indian Museum in Kolkata?

  1. Neoclassical

  2. Gothic Revival

  3. Indo-Saracenic

  4. Art Deco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Museum in Kolkata was built in the Neoclassical style, which was popular in Europe at the time.

Which museum in India is known for its collection of Buddhist art?

  1. National Museum, Delhi

  2. Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Nalanda Archaeological Museum, Bihar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nalanda Archaeological Museum in Bihar is known for its collection of Buddhist art, including sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts.

What is the name of the museum in Mumbai that houses a collection of Indian contemporary art?

  1. National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai houses a collection of Indian contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, and installations.

Which museum in Chennai is known for its collection of South Indian bronzes?

  1. Government Museum, Chennai

  2. Madras Museum, Chennai

  3. Connemara Public Library, Chennai

  4. Egmore Museum, Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Government Museum in Chennai is known for its collection of South Indian bronzes, which are considered to be among the finest examples of Indian metalwork.

What is the name of the museum in Hyderabad that houses a collection of Islamic art?

  1. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  2. Nizam's Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad

  4. Qutb Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad houses a collection of Islamic art, including manuscripts, paintings, and textiles.

Which museum in Jaipur is known for its collection of Rajput paintings?

  1. City Palace Museum, Jaipur

  2. Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur

  3. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  4. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The City Palace Museum in Jaipur is known for its collection of Rajput paintings, which depict scenes from mythology, history, and everyday life.

What is the name of the museum in Varanasi that houses a collection of Hindu art?

  1. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi

  2. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

  3. Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi

  4. Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bharat Kala Bhavan in Varanasi houses a collection of Hindu art, including sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts.

Which museum in Delhi is known for its collection of Indian textiles?

  1. National Museum, Delhi

  2. Crafts Museum, Delhi

  3. Textile Museum, Delhi

  4. Dilli Haat, Delhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Textile Museum in Delhi houses a collection of Indian textiles, including traditional handwoven fabrics, embroideries, and printed textiles.

What is the name of the museum in Ahmedabad that houses a collection of Gujarati art?

  1. Gujarat State Museum, Ahmedabad

  2. Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad

  3. Sanskar Kendra Museum, Ahmedabad

  4. Ahmedabad ni Gufa, Ahmedabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gujarat State Museum in Ahmedabad houses a collection of Gujarati art, including sculptures, paintings, and textiles.

Which museum in Bhopal is known for its collection of tribal art?

  1. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal

  2. Tribal Museum, Bhopal

  3. Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal

  4. Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya in Bhopal is known for its collection of tribal art, which includes artifacts from various tribal communities across India.

What is the name of the museum in Patna that houses a collection of Mauryan art?

  1. Patna Museum, Patna

  2. Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, Patna

  3. Golghar, Patna

  4. Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Patna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Patna Museum in Patna houses a collection of Mauryan art, including sculptures, pottery, and coins.

Which museum in Chandigarh is known for its collection of modern Indian art?

  1. Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh

  2. National Gallery of Modern Art, Chandigarh

  3. Rock Garden, Chandigarh

  4. Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh is known for its collection of modern Indian art, including paintings, sculptures, and installations.

What is the name of the museum in Srinagar that houses a collection of Kashmiri art?

  1. Sri Pratap Singh Museum, Srinagar

  2. Kashmir Government Museum, Srinagar

  3. Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar

  4. Hazratbal Shrine, Srinagar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kashmir Government Museum in Srinagar houses a collection of Kashmiri art, including paintings, sculptures, and textiles.

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