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Indian Private Collection Sculpture

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Which private collection houses the largest collection of Indian sculptures?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, India, houses the largest collection of Indian sculptures, with over 10,000 pieces.

Which private collection is known for its collection of Chola bronzes?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi, India, is known for its collection of Chola bronzes, which are considered among the finest examples of Indian metalwork.

Which private collection houses the famous 'Dancing Girl' sculpture?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi, India, houses the famous 'Dancing Girl' sculpture, which is a bronze statue from the Chola period.

Which private collection is known for its collection of Mughal miniature paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai, India, is known for its collection of Mughal miniature paintings, which are considered among the finest examples of Indian painting.

Which private collection houses the famous 'Shiva Nataraja' sculpture?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bharat Kala Bhavan in Varanasi, India, houses the famous 'Shiva Nataraja' sculpture, which is a bronze statue from the Chola period.

Which private collection is known for its collection of Rajput miniature paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bharat Kala Bhavan in Varanasi, India, is known for its collection of Rajput miniature paintings, which are considered among the finest examples of Indian painting.

Which private collection houses the famous 'Durga Mahishasuramardini' sculpture?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi, India, houses the famous 'Durga Mahishasuramardini' sculpture, which is a stone sculpture from the Pala period.

Which private collection is known for its collection of Pahari miniature paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai, India, is known for its collection of Pahari miniature paintings, which are considered among the finest examples of Indian painting.

Which private collection houses the famous 'Yakshi' sculpture?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi, India, houses the famous 'Yakshi' sculpture, which is a stone sculpture from the Mauryan period.

Which private collection is known for its collection of Deccani miniature paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, India, is known for its collection of Deccani miniature paintings, which are considered among the finest examples of Indian painting.

Which private collection houses the famous 'Nataraja' sculpture?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bharat Kala Bhavan in Varanasi, India, houses the famous 'Nataraja' sculpture, which is a bronze statue from the Chola period.

Which private collection is known for its collection of Company paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai, India, is known for its collection of Company paintings, which are considered among the finest examples of Indian painting.

Which private collection houses the famous 'Dancing Shiva' sculpture?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi, India, houses the famous 'Dancing Shiva' sculpture, which is a bronze statue from the Chola period.

Which private collection is known for its collection of Kalighat paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bharat Kala Bhavan in Varanasi, India, is known for its collection of Kalighat paintings, which are considered among the finest examples of Indian painting.

Which private collection houses the famous 'Ardhanarishvara' sculpture?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  4. Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi, India, houses the famous 'Ardhanarishvara' sculpture, which is a stone sculpture from the Pala period.

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