17th June (Art & Culture)

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3. 1. Question

   Consider the following statements.

   1. Prabandhas – Composition by Alvars
   2. Dravida Veda – Composition by Nayanars
   3. Ashtadhyayi – Sanskrit treatise on grammar written by Kapila

   Which of the above are correctly matched?

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 1, 2
   •  c) 1, 3
   •  c) 2, 3

4. 2. Question

   Consider the following statements

   1. The Mauryan pillar capital symbolising Dhammachakrapravartana is found

   at Sarnath.

   2. Mauryan pillars were constructed in pieces by a mason.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 2 only
   •  c) Both
   •  d) None

5. 3. Question

   With reference to ‘Warli Paintings’, consider the following statements

   1. It is being practiced by indigenous people that occupy mainly the Tamil Nadu- Kerala border.
   2. Geometrical figures like triangle, circle and square are used to represent human figures.
   3. For painting white pigment is used, which is made of a mixture of gum and rice powder.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 2, 3
   •  c) 3 only
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

6. 4. Question

   During the early phase of Buddhism, Buddha is depicted symbolically through

   1. Footprints
   2. Stupas
   3. Lotus throne
   4. Chakra

   Select the correct code:

   •  a) 1, 3
   •  b) 1, 2, 3
   •  c) 1, 3, 4
   •  d) 1, 2, 3, 4

7. 5. Question

   With reference to Thatheras and its craft, mentioned in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list, consider the following statements.

   1. It is the traditional technique of manufacturing brass and copper utensils.
   2. It originated from the state of West Bengal.
   3. The craft and the process of manufacturing is transmitted orally from one generation to the other.

   Select the correct answer using the codes below.

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 1 and 2 only
   •  c) 1 and 3 only
   •  d) 2 and 3 only