Indian Art and Architecture

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Indian Art and Architecture. It covers various aspects of Indian art and architecture, including famous monuments, architectural styles, and artistic traditions.
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Which of the following is a famous example of Indian rock-cut architecture?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, and Elephanta Caves are all famous examples of Indian rock-cut architecture. They are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Which architectural style is characterized by its use of domes and arches?

  1. Indo-Islamic architecture

  2. Dravidian architecture

  3. Nagara architecture

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indo-Islamic architecture is characterized by its use of domes and arches. It is a fusion of Indian and Islamic architectural styles.

Which of the following is a famous example of Dravidian architecture?

  1. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  2. Kailasa Temple

  3. Konark Sun Temple

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is a famous example of Dravidian architecture. It is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which of the following is a famous example of Nagara architecture?

  1. Khajuraho Temples

  2. Konark Sun Temple

  3. Lingaraja Temple

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples, Konark Sun Temple, and Lingaraja Temple are all famous examples of Nagara architecture. They are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian miniature painting?

  1. Mughal miniature painting

  2. Rajput miniature painting

  3. Pahari miniature painting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mughal miniature painting, Rajput miniature painting, and Pahari miniature painting are all famous examples of Indian miniature painting.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian classical dance?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and Kuchipudi are all famous examples of Indian classical dance.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian classical music?

  1. Hindustani classical music

  2. Carnatic classical music

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music and Carnatic classical music are both famous examples of Indian classical music.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian folk art?

  1. Madhubani painting

  2. Warli painting

  3. Gond painting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhubani painting, Warli painting, and Gond painting are all famous examples of Indian folk art.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian textile art?

  1. Banarasi silk

  2. Kanjeevaram silk

  3. Pashmina shawl

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Banarasi silk, Kanjeevaram silk, and Pashmina shawl are all famous examples of Indian textile art.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian jewelry?

  1. Jadau jewelry

  2. Meenakari jewelry

  3. Kundan jewelry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jadau jewelry, Meenakari jewelry, and Kundan jewelry are all famous examples of Indian jewelry.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian pottery?

  1. Blue Pottery of Jaipur

  2. Black Pottery of Khurja

  3. Terracotta Pottery of Bengal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Black Pottery of Khurja, and Terracotta Pottery of Bengal are all famous examples of Indian pottery.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian sculpture?

  1. The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro

  2. The Great Stupa of Sanchi

  3. The Nataraja Bronze

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro, The Great Stupa of Sanchi, and The Nataraja Bronze are all famous examples of Indian sculpture.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian architecture?

  1. The Taj Mahal

  2. The Red Fort

  3. The Qutub Minar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal, The Red Fort, and The Qutub Minar are all famous examples of Indian architecture.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian painting?

  1. The Ajanta Paintings

  2. The Ellora Paintings

  3. The Mughal Paintings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ajanta Paintings, The Ellora Paintings, and The Mughal Paintings are all famous examples of Indian painting.

Which of the following is a famous example of Indian dance?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and Kuchipudi are all famous examples of Indian dance.

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