Quiz for Sculpture

Q1: The famous Dancing Girl bronze statue was found at which site?

A. Harappa B. Mohenjo-Daro C. Lothal D. Dholavira

Q2: Who is known as the father of Indian modern sculpture?

A. Ram Kinkar Baij B. Abanindranath Tagore C. Raja Ravi Varma D. Amrita Sher-Gil

Q3: The Sarnath Lion Capital, adopted as India's national emblem, belongs to which period?

A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Chola D. Mughal

Q4: Which material was primarily used in the Gandhara school of sculpture?

A. Red sandstone B. Marble C. Schist stone D. Bronze

Q5: The Mathura school of sculpture is known for:

A. Buddhist themes with Hellenistic influence B. Red sandstone sculptures emphasizing human forms C. Rock-cut cave sculptures D. Bronze idols of Hindu gods

Q6: Which dynasty is credited with the construction of the Elephanta Caves sculptures?

A. Gupta B. Maurya C. Chalukya D. Rashtrakuta

Q7: The depiction of Buddha with Hellenistic features is characteristic of which school?

A. Mathura B. Gandhara C. Ajanta D. Khajuraho

Q8: Which Indian sculpture style prominently uses red sandstone?

A. Gandhara B. Mathura C. Chola D. Pala

Q9: The “Yaksha” and “Yakshini” statues are associated with which ancient Indian period?

A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Shunga D. Indus Valley Civilization

Q10: Which of the following is a notable feature of Chola bronzes?

A. Large size statues B. Use of bronze and exquisite detailing C. Use of stone and simple design D. Use of gold

Q11: The “Yakshi” figure at Didarganj is from which era?

A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Maurya-Gupta transition D. Shunga

Q12: The Khajuraho sculptures are primarily made from:

A. Marble B. Granite C. Sandstone D. Limestone

Q13: The art of rock-cut sculpture flourished during which period?

A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Medieval D. Ancient

Q14: Which sculpture style is known for naturalistic and sensuous figures?

A. Gandhara B. Mathura C. Chola D. Pala

Q15: Which of the following is a famous bronze sculpture from Tamil Nadu?

A. Dancing Girl B. Nataraja C. Yaksha D. Lion Capital

Q16: Which school of Indian sculpture showed strong Hellenistic influences?

A. Mathura B. Gandhara C. Chola D. Rashtrakuta

Q17: The “Seated Buddha” statue from Sarnath belongs to which period?

A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Pala D. Kushan

Q18: Which of the following Indian sculptures is carved in a standing posture called “tribhanga”?

A. Yakshini B. Dancing Girl C. Nataraja D. Seated Buddha

Q19: The rock-cut sculptures of Ellora caves belong to which religions?

A. Buddhism only B. Hinduism only C. Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism D. Jainism only

Q20: Which Indian sculpture style is characterized by elaborate carvings and sensuous forms?

A. Pala B. Chola C. Khajuraho D. Maurya