Famous Sculptures and Carvings of India

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the famous sculptures and carvings of India. These iconic artworks are a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of India.
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Which of these is a famous rock-cut cave temple in Maharashtra, India, known for its intricate carvings and sculptures?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. Kailasa Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are famous for their intricate carvings and sculptures, including the monolithic Kailasa Temple.

The iconic monolithic statue of Gomateshwara Bahubali in Karnataka, India, is carved out of a single block of granite. What is its approximate height?

  1. 18 meters

  2. 24 meters

  3. 30 meters

  4. 36 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gomateshwara Bahubali statue is approximately 18 meters (57 feet) tall and is considered one of the tallest monolithic statues in the world.

The Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha, India, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its intricate carvings and sculptures. What is the primary deity worshipped in this temple?

  1. Lord Vishnu

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Goddess Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sun Temple at Konark is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is an architectural marvel known for its intricate carvings and sculptures depicting various aspects of Hindu mythology.

The monolithic statue of Lord Shiva known as the 'Trilokinath' is located in which state of India?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Trilokinath statue is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand and is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus.

The famous 'Dancing Girl' bronze statue from the Indus Valley Civilization is believed to have been created around which period?

  1. 2500 BC

  2. 1500 BC

  3. 500 BC

  4. 1000 AD


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Dancing Girl' bronze statue is believed to have been created around 2500 BC and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient Indian metalwork.

Which of these is a famous group of rock-cut cave temples in Tamil Nadu, India, known for their exquisite sculptures and paintings?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Mahabalipuram Caves

  4. Badami Caves


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mahabalipuram Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are famous for their exquisite sculptures and paintings depicting various scenes from Hindu mythology.

The monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India, is considered one of the tallest Jain statues in the world. What is its approximate height?

  1. 18 meters

  2. 24 meters

  3. 30 meters

  4. 36 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali in Shravanabelagola is approximately 18 meters (57 feet) tall and is considered one of the tallest Jain statues in the world.

The famous 'Yakshi' statue from the Mauryan period is believed to have been created around which century?

  1. 3rd century BC

  2. 2nd century BC

  3. 1st century BC

  4. 1st century AD


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Yakshi' statue from the Mauryan period is believed to have been created around the 3rd century BC and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient Indian sculpture.

Which of these is a famous group of rock-cut cave temples in Maharashtra, India, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Buddhist themes?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. Kailasa Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are famous for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Buddhist themes, including the famous 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' sculpture.

The monolithic statue of Lord Shiva known as the 'Nataraja' is considered one of the most iconic representations of the Hindu god. In which state of India is this statue located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nataraja statue is located in the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple in Tamil Nadu and is considered one of the most iconic representations of the Hindu god Shiva.

The famous 'Dancing Shiva' bronze statue from the Chola period is believed to have been created around which century?

  1. 10th century AD

  2. 11th century AD

  3. 12th century AD

  4. 13th century AD


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'Dancing Shiva' bronze statue from the Chola period is believed to have been created around the 11th century AD and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient Indian metalwork.

Which of these is a famous group of rock-cut cave temples in Madhya Pradesh, India, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Hindu and Jain themes?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. Udayagiri Caves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Udayagiri Caves are a group of rock-cut cave temples in Madhya Pradesh, India, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Hindu and Jain themes.

The monolithic statue of Lord Vishnu known as the 'Ulagalantha Perumal' is located in which state of India?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ulagalantha Perumal statue is located in the Mahabalipuram Caves in Tamil Nadu and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient Indian sculpture.

Which of these is a famous group of rock-cut cave temples in Andhra Pradesh, India, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Buddhist themes?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. Borra Caves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Borra Caves are a group of rock-cut cave temples in Andhra Pradesh, India, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Buddhist themes.

The famous 'Lion Capital of Ashoka' is believed to have been created around which century?

  1. 3rd century BC

  2. 2nd century BC

  3. 1st century BC

  4. 1st century AD


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Lion Capital of Ashoka' is believed to have been created around the 3rd century BC and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient Indian sculpture.

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