Indian Museum Sculpture

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the sculptures housed in the Indian Museum, Kolkata. The questions cover various aspects of these sculptures, including their history, significance, and artistic style.
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Which of the following is the most famous sculpture in the Indian Museum?

  1. The Dancing Girl

  2. The Buddha from Sarnath

  3. The Yakshi from Didarganj

  4. The Bodhisattva from Mathura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dancing Girl is a bronze sculpture from the Indus Valley Civilization, dating back to around 2500 BCE. It is one of the most iconic sculptures in Indian art and is known for its graceful pose and intricate details.

What is the material used to create the Buddha from Sarnath?

  1. Stone

  2. Bronze

  3. Wood

  4. Terracotta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha from Sarnath is a sandstone sculpture from the Gupta period, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is one of the most important examples of Gupta art and is known for its serene expression and elegant drapery.

Which of the following sculptures is from the Gandhara region?

  1. The Dancing Girl

  2. The Buddha from Sarnath

  3. The Yakshi from Didarganj

  4. The Bodhisattva from Mathura


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bodhisattva from Mathura is a red sandstone sculpture from the Kushan period, dating back to the 2nd century CE. It is one of the finest examples of Gandhara art and is known for its Hellenistic influence and intricate details.

What is the significance of the Yakshi from Didarganj?

  1. It is the earliest known sculpture of a yakshi.

  2. It is the largest known sculpture of a yakshi.

  3. It is the only known sculpture of a yakshi that is made of stone.

  4. It is the only known sculpture of a yakshi that is in a dancing pose.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yakshi from Didarganj is a sandstone sculpture from the Mauryan period, dating back to the 3rd century BCE. It is the earliest known sculpture of a yakshi, a female nature spirit, and is known for its voluptuous form and intricate jewelry.

Which of the following sculptures is from the Chola period?

  1. The Dancing Girl

  2. The Buddha from Sarnath

  3. The Yakshi from Didarganj

  4. The Nataraja from Chidambaram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nataraja from Chidambaram is a bronze sculpture from the Chola period, dating back to the 11th century CE. It is one of the most iconic representations of Shiva as the Lord of Dance and is known for its dynamic pose and intricate details.

What is the material used to create the Dancing Girl?

  1. Stone

  2. Bronze

  3. Wood

  4. Terracotta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dancing Girl is a bronze sculpture from the Indus Valley Civilization, dating back to around 2500 BCE. It is one of the most iconic sculptures in Indian art and is known for its graceful pose and intricate details.

Which of the following sculptures is from the Pala period?

  1. The Dancing Girl

  2. The Buddha from Sarnath

  3. The Yakshi from Didarganj

  4. The Bodhisattva from Nalanda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bodhisattva from Nalanda is a bronze sculpture from the Pala period, dating back to the 10th century CE. It is one of the finest examples of Pala art and is known for its serene expression and elegant drapery.

What is the significance of the Buddha from Sarnath?

  1. It is the earliest known sculpture of the Buddha.

  2. It is the largest known sculpture of the Buddha.

  3. It is the only known sculpture of the Buddha that is made of stone.

  4. It is the only known sculpture of the Buddha that is in a standing pose.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha from Sarnath is a sandstone sculpture from the Gupta period, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is the earliest known sculpture of the Buddha and is known for its serene expression and elegant drapery.

Which of the following sculptures is from the Mughal period?

  1. The Dancing Girl

  2. The Buddha from Sarnath

  3. The Yakshi from Didarganj

  4. The Jahangir and Nur Jahan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jahangir and Nur Jahan is a marble sculpture from the Mughal period, dating back to the 17th century CE. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal art and is known for its realism and attention to detail.

What is the material used to create the Yakshi from Didarganj?

  1. Stone

  2. Bronze

  3. Wood

  4. Terracotta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yakshi from Didarganj is a sandstone sculpture from the Mauryan period, dating back to the 3rd century BCE. It is the earliest known sculpture of a yakshi, a female nature spirit, and is known for its voluptuous form and intricate jewelry.

Which of the following sculptures is from the Maratha period?

  1. The Dancing Girl

  2. The Buddha from Sarnath

  3. The Yakshi from Didarganj

  4. The Shivaji Maharaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shivaji Maharaj is a bronze sculpture from the Maratha period, dating back to the 18th century CE. It is one of the finest examples of Maratha art and is known for its realism and attention to detail.

What is the significance of the Nataraja from Chidambaram?

  1. It is the earliest known sculpture of Shiva as the Lord of Dance.

  2. It is the largest known sculpture of Shiva as the Lord of Dance.

  3. It is the only known sculpture of Shiva as the Lord of Dance that is made of bronze.

  4. It is the only known sculpture of Shiva as the Lord of Dance that is in a dynamic pose.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nataraja from Chidambaram is a bronze sculpture from the Chola period, dating back to the 11th century CE. It is one of the most iconic representations of Shiva as the Lord of Dance and is known for its dynamic pose and intricate details.

Which of the following sculptures is from the Rajput period?

  1. The Dancing Girl

  2. The Buddha from Sarnath

  3. The Yakshi from Didarganj

  4. The Maharana Pratap


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maharana Pratap is a bronze sculpture from the Rajput period, dating back to the 17th century CE. It is one of the finest examples of Rajput art and is known for its realism and attention to detail.

What is the material used to create the Bodhisattva from Nalanda?

  1. Stone

  2. Bronze

  3. Wood

  4. Terracotta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bodhisattva from Nalanda is a bronze sculpture from the Pala period, dating back to the 10th century CE. It is one of the finest examples of Pala art and is known for its serene expression and elegant drapery.

Which of the following sculptures is from the Sikh period?

  1. The Dancing Girl

  2. The Buddha from Sarnath

  3. The Yakshi from Didarganj

  4. The Guru Nanak Dev


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Guru Nanak Dev is a marble sculpture from the Sikh period, dating back to the 19th century CE. It is one of the finest examples of Sikh art and is known for its realism and attention to detail.

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