Collections in Indian Museums

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Which museum houses the largest collection of Indian art?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Victoria and Albert Museum, London


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi is the largest museum in India and houses a vast collection of Indian art, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, and artifacts from various periods of Indian history.

Which museum is known for its collection of Buddhist art?

  1. Nalanda Archaeological Museum, Bihar

  2. Sarnath Museum, Uttar Pradesh

  3. Sanchi Museum, Madhya Pradesh

  4. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nalanda Archaeological Museum in Bihar houses a significant collection of Buddhist art, including sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts from the ancient Nalanda University, a renowned center of Buddhist learning.

Which museum houses the famous 'Dancing Girl' sculpture?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Government Museum, Chennai

  4. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi houses the famous 'Dancing Girl' sculpture, a bronze statue from the Indus Valley Civilization dating back to around 2500 BCE.

Which museum is known for its collection of miniature paintings?

  1. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune

  2. City Palace Museum, Udaipur

  3. Mehrangarh Fort Museum, Jodhpur

  4. Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Jodhpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum in Pune houses a renowned collection of miniature paintings from various schools of Indian art, including the Mughal, Rajput, and Pahari schools.

Which museum houses the 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond?

  1. Tower of London, London

  2. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  3. British Museum, London

  4. National Museum, New Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond, one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, is currently housed in the Tower of London, London, as part of the British Crown Jewels.

Which museum is known for its collection of tribal art?

  1. Tribal Museum, Bhopal

  2. National Museum of Mankind, Bhopal

  3. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tribal Museum, National Museum of Mankind, and Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, all located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, house significant collections of tribal art from various regions of India.

Which museum houses the 'Mughal Throne'?

  1. Red Fort Museum, Delhi

  2. Agra Fort Museum, Agra

  3. Lahore Museum, Pakistan

  4. National Museum, New Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Mughal Throne', also known as the 'Peacock Throne', is housed in the Red Fort Museum in Delhi. It was originally created for the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.

Which museum houses the 'Sarnath Pillar'?

  1. Sarnath Museum, Uttar Pradesh

  2. National Museum, New Delhi

  3. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  4. Victoria and Albert Museum, London


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Sarnath Pillar', an Ashokan pillar with inscriptions in Brahmi script, is housed in the Sarnath Museum in Uttar Pradesh. It was erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE to mark the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon.

Which museum houses the 'Ajanta Caves' paintings?

  1. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra

  2. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra

  3. Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra

  4. Kailasa Temple, Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Ajanta Caves' paintings, a series of ancient Buddhist cave paintings, are located in the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra. They are renowned for their intricate and colorful depictions of Buddhist stories and legends.

Which museum houses the 'Ellora Caves' sculptures?

  1. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra

  2. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra

  3. Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra

  4. Kailasa Temple, Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Ellora Caves' sculptures, a series of ancient Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cave temples, are located in the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra. They are known for their intricate carvings and architectural beauty.

Which museum houses the 'Elephanta Caves' sculptures?

  1. Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra

  2. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra

  3. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra

  4. Kailasa Temple, Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Elephanta Caves' sculptures, a series of ancient Hindu cave temples, are located in the Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra. They are known for their large rock-cut sculptures, including the famous 'Trimurti' sculpture of Lord Shiva.

Which museum houses the 'Kailasa Temple'?

  1. Kailasa Temple, Maharashtra

  2. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra

  3. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra

  4. Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Kailasa Temple', a monolithic rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located in the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra. It is known for its intricate carvings and architectural grandeur.

Which museum houses the 'Victoria Memorial'?

  1. Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. National Museum, New Delhi

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Victoria Memorial' is a large marble building in Kolkata, West Bengal, dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. It houses a museum with a collection of artifacts related to British rule in India.

Which museum houses the 'Salar Jung Museum'?

  1. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  2. National Museum, New Delhi

  3. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  4. Victoria and Albert Museum, London


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Salar Jung Museum' in Hyderabad, Telangana, houses a vast collection of artifacts from around the world, including paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and textiles.

Which museum houses the 'Prince of Wales Museum'?

  1. Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

  2. National Museum, New Delhi

  3. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  4. Victoria and Albert Museum, London


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Prince of Wales Museum' in Mumbai, Maharashtra, houses a collection of art and artifacts from various cultures and periods, including Indian, European, and Egyptian art.

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