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Hindu Art: A Reflection of Regional and Cultural Diversity

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Which of the following is NOT a major style of Hindu art?

  1. Gupta

  2. Chola

  3. Pallava

  4. Mughal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mughal art is a style of Islamic art, not Hindu art.

The Ajanta Caves are located in which Indian state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

Which Hindu deity is often depicted as a blue-skinned man with four arms?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva is often depicted as a blue-skinned man with four arms, holding a trident, a drum, a deer, and an axe.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is an example of which style of Hindu architecture?

  1. Chola

  2. Pallava

  3. Gupta

  4. Hoysala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is a classic example of Chola architecture.

Which Hindu goddess is often depicted as a woman with multiple arms, riding a lion or a tiger?

  1. Durga

  2. Kali

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Saraswati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durga is often depicted as a woman with multiple arms, riding a lion or a tiger, and holding various weapons.

The Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh are famous for their intricate carvings of which subject?

  1. Erotic scenes

  2. Religious scenes

  3. Historical scenes

  4. Mythological scenes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho temples are famous for their intricate carvings of erotic scenes, which are considered to be a celebration of life and fertility.

Which Hindu god is often depicted as a man with an elephant's head?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganesha is often depicted as a man with an elephant's head and a pot belly, and is considered to be the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles.

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is an example of which style of Hindu architecture?

  1. Kalinga

  2. Ganga

  3. Chola

  4. Pallava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is a classic example of Kalinga architecture.

Which Hindu deity is often depicted as a woman with four arms, holding a conch shell, a discus, a lotus flower, and a mace?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lakshmi is often depicted as a woman with four arms, holding a conch shell, a discus, a lotus flower, and a mace, and is considered to be the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra are famous for their rock-cut sculptures of which Hindu deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are famous for their rock-cut sculptures of Shiva, including the iconic Trimurti sculpture.

Which Hindu god is often depicted as a man with a blue body and four arms, holding a trident, a conch shell, a discus, and a lotus flower?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vishnu is often depicted as a man with a blue body and four arms, holding a trident, a conch shell, a discus, and a lotus flower, and is considered to be the preserver of the universe.

The Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu, Karnataka is an example of which style of Hindu architecture?

  1. Hoysala

  2. Chalukya

  3. Rashtrakuta

  4. Pallava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hoysaleswara Temple is a classic example of Hoysala architecture.

Which Hindu goddess is often depicted as a woman with four arms, holding a book, a vina (musical instrument), a rosary, and a water pot?

  1. Saraswati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saraswati is often depicted as a woman with four arms, holding a book, a vina (musical instrument), a rosary, and a water pot, and is considered to be the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

The Badami Caves in Karnataka are famous for their rock-cut sculptures of which Hindu deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Badami Caves are famous for their rock-cut sculptures of Shiva, including the iconic Trimurti sculpture.

Which Hindu god is often depicted as a man with a white beard and four arms, holding a staff, a water pot, a book, and a kamandalu (water vessel)?

  1. Brahma

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is often depicted as a man with a white beard and four arms, holding a staff, a water pot, a book, and a kamandalu (water vessel), and is considered to be the creator of the universe.

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