Modern Indian Sculpture

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Which of the following is considered to be the first modern Indian sculpture?

  1. The Dancer

  2. The Thinker

  3. The Dying Slave

  4. The Pieta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dancer, created by Ramkinkar Baij in 1933, is widely regarded as the first modern Indian sculpture.

Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Indian Sculpture'?

  1. Ramkinkar Baij

  2. Dhoyi Baba

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Meera Mukherjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramkinkar Baij is often referred to as the 'Father of Modern Indian Sculpture' due to his pioneering contributions to the field.

Which of the following materials is commonly used in modern Indian sculpture?

  1. Bronze

  2. Marble

  3. Wood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Modern Indian sculptors utilize a variety of materials, including bronze, marble, wood, and even found objects.

Which modern Indian sculptor is known for his abstract and geometric sculptures?

  1. Ramkinkar Baij

  2. Dhoyi Baba

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Meera Mukherjee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Benode Behari Mukherjee is renowned for his abstract and geometric sculptures, which often explore the relationship between form and space.

Who is known for creating the iconic sculpture 'Mother India'?

  1. Ramkinkar Baij

  2. Dhoyi Baba

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Meera Mukherjee


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dhoyi Baba, also known as Ram Singh, is famous for his sculpture 'Mother India', which symbolizes the strength and resilience of the Indian people.

Which of the following modern Indian sculptures is located in New Delhi?

  1. The Dancer

  2. The Thinker

  3. The Dying Slave

  4. The Pieta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dancer, created by Ramkinkar Baij, is located at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi.

Who is known for creating the sculpture 'The Thinker'?

  1. Ramkinkar Baij

  2. Dhoyi Baba

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Auguste Rodin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Thinker, one of the most iconic sculptures in the world, was created by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.

Which modern Indian sculptor is known for his figurative and narrative sculptures?

  1. Ramkinkar Baij

  2. Dhoyi Baba

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Meera Mukherjee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meera Mukherjee is renowned for her figurative and narrative sculptures, which often depict scenes from Indian mythology and folklore.

Which of the following modern Indian sculptures is located in Mumbai?

  1. The Dancer

  2. The Thinker

  3. The Dying Slave

  4. The Pieta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dying Slave, created by Ramkinkar Baij, is located at the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai.

Who is known for creating the sculpture 'The Pieta'?

  1. Ramkinkar Baij

  2. Dhoyi Baba

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Michelangelo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pieta, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, was created by the Italian artist Michelangelo.

Which modern Indian sculptor is known for his use of found objects in his sculptures?

  1. Ramkinkar Baij

  2. Dhoyi Baba

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Subodh Gupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subodh Gupta is known for his sculptures made from everyday objects, such as utensils, pots, and bicycles.

Which of the following modern Indian sculptures is located in Kolkata?

  1. The Dancer

  2. The Thinker

  3. The Dying Slave

  4. The Pieta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Thinker, created by Ramkinkar Baij, is located at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata.

Who is known for creating the sculpture 'The Dying Slave'?

  1. Ramkinkar Baij

  2. Dhoyi Baba

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Michelangelo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dying Slave, a powerful and moving sculpture, was created by the Italian artist Michelangelo.

Which modern Indian sculptor is known for his minimalist and conceptual sculptures?

  1. Ramkinkar Baij

  2. Dhoyi Baba

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Anish Kapoor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anish Kapoor is known for his minimalist and conceptual sculptures, which often explore themes of space, light, and perception.

Which of the following modern Indian sculptures is located in Chennai?

  1. The Dancer

  2. The Thinker

  3. The Dying Slave

  4. The Pieta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pieta, created by Ramkinkar Baij, is located at the Government Museum in Chennai.

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