Famous Exhibitions in Indian Museums

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Which museum hosted the 'Treasures of India' exhibition in 2010?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. British Museum, London

  4. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Treasures of India' exhibition was held at the National Museum in New Delhi in 2010. It showcased over 200 artifacts from various periods of Indian history.

What was the theme of the 'India and the World: A History in Nine Stories' exhibition held at the British Museum in 2015?

  1. The cultural exchange between India and other civilizations

  2. The political history of India

  3. The economic development of India

  4. The social history of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'India and the World: A History in Nine Stories' exhibition explored the cultural exchange between India and other civilizations over the centuries.

Which museum hosted the 'Mughal Splendor: Islamic Art from the Indian Subcontinent' exhibition in 2019?

  1. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

  2. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

  3. Louvre Museum, Paris

  4. Victoria and Albert Museum, London


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Mughal Splendor: Islamic Art from the Indian Subcontinent' exhibition was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2019. It featured over 120 works of art from the Mughal period.

What was the name of the exhibition held at the National Museum, New Delhi, in 2018 that showcased the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Gandhi: The Legacy

  2. Gandhi: A Life in Pictures

  3. Gandhi: The Mahatma

  4. Gandhi: The Man and His Message


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Gandhi: The Legacy' was held at the National Museum in New Delhi in 2018. It showcased the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi through photographs, documents, and artifacts.

Which museum hosted the 'India: A History in Objects' exhibition in 2017?

  1. British Museum, London

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. National Museum, New Delhi

  4. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'India: A History in Objects' exhibition was held at the British Museum in London in 2017. It featured over 200 objects from various periods of Indian history.

What was the theme of the 'Bani Thani: A Masterpiece Revisited' exhibition held at the National Museum, New Delhi, in 2016?

  1. The life and works of Raja Ravi Varma

  2. The history of Indian painting

  3. The development of the Bengal School of Art

  4. The influence of Western art on Indian art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Bani Thani: A Masterpiece Revisited' exhibition explored the life and works of Raja Ravi Varma, one of the most celebrated Indian painters of the 19th century.

Which museum hosted the 'Gods and Kings: The Art of Nepal' exhibition in 2015?

  1. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco

  2. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

  3. British Museum, London

  4. National Museum, New Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Gods and Kings: The Art of Nepal' exhibition was held at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco in 2015. It showcased over 100 works of art from Nepal, including sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts.

What was the name of the exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 2014 that explored the history of Indian textiles?

  1. Indian Textiles: A Journey Through Time

  2. The Art of Indian Textiles

  3. Textiles of India: Past and Present

  4. Threads of India: A Textile Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Indian Textiles: A Journey Through Time' was held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 2014. It explored the history of Indian textiles from the Indus Valley Civilization to the present day.

Which museum hosted the 'India: Art and Culture' exhibition in 2013?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. British Museum, London

  4. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'India: Art and Culture' exhibition was held at the National Museum in New Delhi in 2013. It showcased over 200 works of art from various periods of Indian history.

What was the theme of the 'The Great Mughals: Splendor and Power' exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2008?

  1. The rise and fall of the Mughal Empire

  2. The architectural achievements of the Mughals

  3. The cultural legacy of the Mughals

  4. The artistic patronage of the Mughals


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'The Great Mughals: Splendor and Power' exhibition explored the cultural legacy of the Mughals, including their architecture, painting, music, and literature.

Which museum hosted the 'India: A Celebration of Independence' exhibition in 2007?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. British Museum, London

  4. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'India: A Celebration of Independence' exhibition was held at the National Museum in New Delhi in 2007. It commemorated the 60th anniversary of India's independence.

What was the name of the exhibition held at the British Museum in London in 2002 that explored the history of Indian sculpture?

  1. Indian Sculpture: A Journey Through Time

  2. The Art of Indian Sculpture

  3. Sculptures of India: Past and Present

  4. Threads of India: A Sculpture Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Indian Sculpture: A Journey Through Time' was held at the British Museum in London in 2002. It explored the history of Indian sculpture from the Indus Valley Civilization to the present day.

Which museum hosted the 'Treasures of India' exhibition in 1997?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. British Museum, London

  4. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Treasures of India' exhibition was held at the National Museum in New Delhi in 1997. It showcased over 200 artifacts from various periods of Indian history.

What was the theme of the 'India: A History in Pictures' exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 1985?

  1. The political history of India

  2. The economic development of India

  3. The social history of India

  4. The cultural exchange between India and other civilizations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'India: A History in Pictures' exhibition explored the political history of India from the Indus Valley Civilization to the present day.

Which museum hosted the 'India: The Land and Its People' exhibition in 1961?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. British Museum, London

  4. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'India: The Land and Its People' exhibition was held at the National Museum in New Delhi in 1961. It showcased the diverse geography, culture, and people of India.

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