Answer with Explanation Date 12/05/2018 1 Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mughal Paintings? 1. Mughal painting has some western influence with the advent of Europeans in Mughal court. 2. Mughal painting also depicted the Indian mythological stories. 3. Mughal painting attained its zenith during the reins of Aurangazeb. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) None of the above (B) 1 and 2
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1 only Mughal painting attained its zenith during the reins of shah Jahan 2 Which of the following statements are true with respect to Mathura School of Art? 1. The attempt to display spiritual strength by a circle behind the faces to the images began with this School. 2. Images of Brahmanical divinities like Shiva and Parwati, Vishnu and Laxmi, Brahma, Surya, Balram, Agni, Kartikeya, Kubera are also seen. 3. The most remarkable piece of the Mathura Art are its beautiful, erotic and sensual female figures. 4. The sculptures were decorated with gold leaf or paint. Select the correct answer from the code below: (A) 1 and 4 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (D) Sculptures were decorated with red sandstone. 3 The leading lady of the Silappadikaram belonged to: (A) Community of dancing girls at kaveripattanam
(B) Merchant community of the Chola country (C) Pastoral group of tribals in the Chera country (D) Royal family of the Pandyas of Madurai Kannagi was the leading lady and the epic was written by Ilango Adigal a poet-prince the Chera dynasty in the Sangam Age. 4 With reference to the Buddha images and art, what is Mahaparinibbana? (A) Image depicting last few days of his life and he gives instructions to his followers (B) Buddha s explanation of life events (C) Depiction of Buddha seated on a lotus (D) It is his symbol meaning fearless and it symbolizes protection, peace and dispelling of fear Ans: (A) The Mahāparinibbāṇa Sutta is a scripture belonging the Sutta Pitaka of Theravada Buddhism. It concerns the end of Gautama Buddha's life - his parinibbana and is the longest sutta of the Pāli Canon. 5 Consider the following Historical Places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for Mural Paintings? (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None of the above Ajanta caves: The (Ajanta) caves, famous for its murals, are the finest surviving examples of Indian art, particularly painting. Lepakshi temple: Lepakshi temple also has the finest specimens of mural paintings of the Vijayanagar kings. Sanchi stupa: No evidence of presence of mural paintings in Sanchi Stupa. 6 Which of the following statements are true with respect to Gandhara School of Art? 1. Gandhara School of art was also called as Greco-Buddhist art. 2. Greeks were the patrons of this art who brought it into India. 3. The images of the Buddha in this art resemble Apollo, the Greek god of beauty. 4. The stone which the craftsman used was mostly spotted red sandstone. Select the correct answer from the code below: (A) 1, 3 and 4 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 1 and 4 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Gandhara originated during the reign of Indo-Greek rulers but the real patrons of this school of art were the Sakas and the Kushanas, particularly Kanishka. Gandhara art was a blend of Indian and Graeco-Roman elements. salient features of Gandhara art are: Moulding human body in a realistic manner with minute attention to physical features like muscles, moustache and curtly hair; Thick drapery with large and bold fold lines; Rich carving, elaborate ornamentation and symbolic expressions; The main theme was the new form of Buddhism Mahayanism and the evolution of an image of Buddha.
7 What are the main features of Mughal paintings from the below 1. They were known as Miniature paintings. 2. Appreciation of nature 3. Achieved remarkable excellence in Portrait painting 4. Excellence in colour composition Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (A) 1 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans: (D) Main Features of the Mughal Paintings: Confined to Mughal court; synthesis of Indian and Persian elements; Apart from Persian books of fables, themes from Mahabharata were also selected. Indian scenes and landscapes came into vogue; Abundant use of colours 8 Madhubani painting is the folk painting of (A)Rajasthan (B) Gujarat (C)Bihar (D)Bengal Ans: (C)
Madhubhani painting, also known as Mithila painting is done with fingers, nib-pens, twings and matchsticks. The eye catching paintings are for every occasions and festivals. Most of the Mathubani Paintings depict men and his association with nature. 9 With reference to Indian art and culture what is Kalam ezhuthu? (A) Feature of mural painting followed by Vijayanagara Murals (B)Powder drawing on floor is common feature of temple as well as noble households (C) It is literary work done on the walls of temple architecture (D) None of the above The kalam is a unique drawing also called dhulee chithram or powder drawing. The artist uses the floor as his canvas. Kalamezhuthu pattu is performed as part of the rituals to worship and propitiate gods like Kaali, Ayyappan or Vettakkorumakan. 10 Consider the following statement about Pata Chitra: 1. It is mainly based on the religious subjects that revolve around Lord Jagannath 2. The art form originated in Bengal and migrated to Odisha Choose the correct answer from the following code: (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) None of the above Ans: A Pata Chitra paintings have paintings that are inspired by the Bhakti movement. They are mainly based on the religious subjects that revolve around Lord Jagannathat Puri's famous Jagannath Temple. Hindu gods and goddesses are also depicted in the patachitra paintings. Patachitra paintings are known for their bold lines and brilliant colors. It is a
hereditary art practiced by the family of the painters usually living in the vicinities of the temples. Patachita paintings have an important role in the temples of Orissa. Patachitra painting is a distinct art form that originated in Orissa. Patta in Sanskrit means 'clothes' and chitra means paintings. Each year, the painted wooden images of lord Jagannath alongwith Balabhadra and Shubhadra are ritually given the holy bath. Hence, they are removed from the Garbha Griha for repainting. During this period, the temple images are substituted for three patachitra paintings representing them. 11 Which of the following is the objective of Atal Bhujal yojana? (A) To recharge ground water and create sufficient water storage for agricultural purposes. (B) To build a interconnected network of wells, ponds and canals to lessen dependence on monsoon rains. (C) To set up desalination plants at major coastal cities to reduce over dependence on ground water (D) To provide incentives to farmers who switch from water intensive crops to less water intensive crops to improve ground water levels. Ans: (A) Atal Bhujal yojana : The objective of scheme is to recharge ground water and create sufficient water storage for agricultural purposes. The Government has proposed Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) aimed at sustainable ground water management with community participation in select overexploited and ground water stressed areas in seven States (Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh). ABHY is designed as a Central Sector Scheme with a total outlay of Rs. 6,000 Crore and is proposed to be implemented with World Bank assistance. 12 Which of the following statements best explains hydroponics?
(A) It is the process of growing plants in a moist environment and rejects the normal use of soil. (B) It is the process of growing plants in large water bodies like lakes, rivers which supply adequate nutrients. (C) It is concerned with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for gardens and for floristry. (D) The process of cultivation of aquatic animals, especially in order to use them to convert organic waste into fertilizer for agricultural purposes. Ans: (A) Hydroponics means growing plants without soil. A plant only needs water, nutrients and sun for photosynthesis to grow! Therefore, instead of planting the crops in soil, the crops are in a nutrient rich water solution. Usually, there are small pools of nutritious water in which there is a grow tray floating on the top, usually made out of PVC, with holes to place the plants. The important step is to allow the roots to be submerged in the water so the plants receive all of the necessary nutrients. Some benefits of this method of farming include less water usage (about 10% of water required to grow food on land), more efficient use of land and no weeds! 13 What do you understand by the term Dark Fermentation? (A) It is a method to reduce Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (B) It is a method to produce hydrogen as fuel from waste water. (C) It is a method to dispose nuclear wastes. (D) It is a method to produce methane from organic wastes. Dark fermentation is the fermentative conversion of organic substrate to biohydrogen. It is a complex process manifested by diverse groups of bacteria, involving a series of biochemical reactions using three steps similar to anaerobic conversion. Dark
fermentation differs from photofermentation in that it proceeds without the presence of light. 14 Which of the following pairs of countries border Lake Victoria? (A) Zambia and Botswana (B) Zambia and Tanzania (C) Tanzania and Uganda (D) Botswana and Mozambique Ans: (C) Lake Victoria, also called Victoria Nyanza, largest lake in Africa and chief reservoir of the Nile, lying mainly in Tanzania and Uganda but bordering on Kenya. Its area is 26,828 square miles (69,484 square km). Among the freshwater lakes of the world, it is exceeded in size only by Lake Superior in North America. 15 Which of the following is the highest peak to the south of the Vindhyas? (A) Mullayyangiri (B) Bababudangiri (C) Nilgiri (D) Anaimudi Ans: (D) Anamudi is a mountain located in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the highest peak in the Kerala and South India, at an elevation of 2,695 meters (8,842 ft) and a topographic prominence of 2,479 meters (8,133 ft).