Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements about the Nayaka paintings at Tiruvarur: 1. There is a panel narrating the story of Muchukunda. 2. The paintings depict scenes from the life of Mahavira. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which dynasty established its power in the Deccan following the decline of the Vakatakas and is credited with the patronage of the Badami caves?
In the tradition of South Indian mural painting, the term Chaityakari was used to denote which of the following?
The "Tripurantaka" form of Shiva is prominently depicted in the mural paintings of:
The Virbhadra Temple, renowned for its Vijayanagara style mural paintings, is situated in:
The 'Pithoro' paintings are a traditional mural art form primarily associated with the tribal communities of:
Consider the following statements regarding the Badami cave paintings: 1. They depict the Queen and attendants. 2. The paintings depict the Chalukya king Pulakeshin II. 3. They are the earliest surviving examples of Brahmanical mural traditions in South India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Badami | 1. 3D figures, vibrant colours B. Sittanavasal | 2. Extension of Ajanta style C. Vijayanagara | 3. Eyes protrude off the face D. Kerala | 4. Profile faces, frontal eyes
Consider the following statements regarding the Chola paintings: 1. They are seen in Nartamalai. 2. The Brihadeswara temple is devoid of any mural paintings. 3. They were executed on the outer walls of the vimana. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The Sri Krishna temple at Chengam, known for its art historical significance, is located in which of the following regions?
Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of the Vijayanagara school of painting?
The painting depicting 'Shiva as Bhikshatana Murti' is a notable feature of the mural tradition at:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Mangalesha | 1. Chalukya B. Mahendravarma I | 2. Vijayanagara C. Rajaraja Chola | 3. Pallava D. Bukkaraya Harsha | 4. Chola
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Protruding lips, half-closed eyes | 1. Vijayanagara B. Elongated eyes protruding off face | 2. Badami C. Profile faces, large frontal eyes | 3. Sittanavasal D. Slim-waisted, less heavy abdomen | 4. Nayaka
The tradition of painting on the walls of houses by women at the time of ceremonies is referred to as: 1. Mithila painting in the state of Madhya Pradesh 2. Pithoro in Rajasthan/Gujarat 3. Warli painting in the state of Kerala Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which Pallava ruler is associated with the titles "Vichitrachitta" and "Chitrakarapuli"?
With reference to the Pallava period paintings, consider the following pairs: | Site | Feature/Deity 1. | Panamalai | Female divinity drawn gracefully 2. | Kanchipuram | Depiction of Somaskanda 3. | Mandagapattu | Paintings of dancing celestial nymphs 4. | Sittanavasal | Jaina caves with vermilion red paintings Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the paintings at Sittanavasal: 1. These paintings are associated with the Pallava kings who succeeded the Chalukyas. 2. The paintings are visible on the ceilings of shrines, in verandas, and on the brackets. 3. A prominent feature is the depiction of eyes that are slightly elongated and at times protrude off the face. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following pairs of sites and their associated dynasties is incorrectly matched?
With reference to the Chola period paintings, consider the following statements: 1. The paintings were executed on the ceiling of the main mandapa. 2. The most important Chola paintings are found in the Brihadeswara temple at Thanjavur. 3. The paintings were executed in a single layer with no later additions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagara style of painting: 1. The faces of figures are typically shown in profile. 2. The eyes are depicted in profile, matching the face. 3. The figures are characterized by narrow waists. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the mural paintings at Sittanavasal, consider the following statements: 1. The contours are drawn in black against a white background. 2. The bodies of the figures are rendered in yellow with subtle modelling. 3. The paintings depict dancing figures of celestial nymphs on the pillars of the veranda. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following Chola temples was constructed during the reign of Rajaraja Chola II?
With reference to the Vijayanagara murals, consider the following statements: 1. The paintings at Tiruparakunram represent the early phase of the Vijayanagara style. 2. The ceiling paintings at Virupaksha temple are devoid of any narrative scenes. 3. The stylistic convention involves showing figures and objects three-dimensionally in rectilinear compartments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A mural panel narrating the story of Muchukunda is a significant feature of the temple at:
Consider the following pairs of Nayaka period painting sites and their themes: | Site | Theme/Story 1. | Chidambaram | Shiva as Bhikshatana Murti 2. | Chengam | Ramayana (60 panels) 3. | Thiruparakunram | Life of Vardhaman Mahavira (Early phase) 4. | Tiruvalanjuli | Nataraja Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
With reference to Kerala murals 16th-18th century, consider the following statements: 1. The painters evolved a language taking cues from Kathakali and Kalam ezhuthu. 2. Similar to the Vijayanagara style, Kerala murals are strictly two-dimensional. 3. Thematically, they draw from Hindu mythology, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following sites is NOT associated with the tradition of Kerala mural paintings?
Consider the following statements regarding the living mural traditions in India: 1. Pithoro paintings are a tradition specific to the state of Odisha. 2. Mithila painting is traditional to the northern Bihar region. 3. Warli paintings are a tradition of Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Kalamezhuthu, practised in Kerala, is best described as:
With reference to the paintings at Lepakshi, consider the following statements: 1. They are located on the walls of a Shiva temple. 2. They belong to the Chola period. 3. They represent the climax of the Chola pictorial tradition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Badami | 1. Kerala B. Panamalai | 2. Karnataka C. Lepakshi | 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Krishnapuram | 4. Tamil Nadu
The historical painting depicting "Vidyaranya being carried in a palanquin" is found in:
The murals found in the "Dutch Palace" at Kochi belong to which painting tradition?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pallava king Mahendravarma I: 1. He ruled in the seventh century CE. 2. He was responsible for building temples at Panamalai, Mandagapattu, and Kanchipuram. 3. He was a patron of art and bore the title 'Chitrakarapuli'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The tradition of simultaneously sculpting and painting in cave excavations, as seen at Ajanta, continued at which subsequent site?
With reference to the paintings at Kanchipuram patronised by Rajsimha, consider the following statements: 1. The paintings are perfectly preserved and cover the entire temple. 2. Faces are round and large. 3. Lines are rhythmic with increased ornamentation compared to earlier periods. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The mural panel depicting "Kirtivarman seated inside the palace with his wife and feudatories" is a key feature of:
Which one of the following statements regarding the Chola paintings at the Brihadeswara temple is incorrect?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Vishnu as Mohini | 1. Tiruvalanjuli B. Nataraja | 2. Panamalai C. Vidyaranya | 3. Hampi D. Female Divinity | 4. Chidambaram
Consider the following statements about the Nayaka period paintings at Thiruparakunram: 1. Paintings are found from two different periods: 14th and 17th centuries. 2. The early paintings depict scenes from the life of the Buddha. 3. The Nayaka period paintings are strictly secular and avoid religious themes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following is a distinctive feature of the Kerala mural painting style?
Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagara paintings at Hampi: 1. They are found in the Virupaksha temple. 2. The paintings focus exclusively on floral patterns. 3. They depict the incarnations of Vishnu. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? | Term | Meaning 1. | Vichitrachitta | Temple Builder 2. | Chitrakarapuli | Tiger among artists 3. | Chaityakari | Curious-minded 4. | Kalam ezhuthu | Wall painting
Consider the following statements about the Kerala mural tradition: 1. This tradition emerged and concluded within the 10th century. 2. It discriminately adopted stylistic elements from Nayaka and Vijayanagara schools. 3. It used vibrant and luminous colours. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following titles was NOT associated with the Pallava king Mahendravarma I?
The great temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram was constructed under the patronage of:
Consider the following statements regarding the technique of Kerala murals: 1. The paintings are characterized by dull and muted colours. 2. They represent human figures in three-dimensionality. 3. The technique involves an elaborate use of colour to create volume. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Ladies attending Parvati | 1. Sri Rama Temple, Triprayar B. Venugopal | 2. Panamalai C. Krishna playing flute | 3. Virbhadra Temple, Lepakshi D. Devi | 4. Krishna Temple, Pundareekapuram
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the Nayaka painting style and the Vijayanagara style?
The Nayaka school of painting is considered a stylistic continuation of which of the following traditions?
The most significant surviving examples of Chola period mural paintings are found in the circumambulatory passage of:
Which of the following sites is renowned for its Vijayanagara style murals on the ceiling of the Virbhadra Temple?