Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the Pala School: 1. It was patronised exclusively by the Rashtrakuta dynasty. 2. It flourished in the 11th and 12th centuries. 3. It ended with the rise of the Gupta Empire. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'Chitrasutra', a seminal treatise on the canons of Indian painting, forms a part of the:
The Western Indian School of painting was primarily centred in the region of:
The 'Nimatnama' manuscript, illustrated during the reign of the Malwa Sultans, is primarily a book of:
In the tradition of Indian manuscript paintings, what does the term ‘colophon page’ denote?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Nasir Shah Khalji | 1. Western Indian School B. Ramapala | 2. Indigenous Style C. Jain Merchants | 3. Sultanate School D. Feudal Lords (Pre-Mughal) | 4. Pala School
With reference to the Sultanate School, which of the following regions are mentioned as centres where this style flourished? 1. Malwa 2. Gujarat 3. Jaunpur 4. Kashmir Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In the Jain tradition, the practice of 'Shaastradaan' involves:
With reference to the Vishnudharmottara Purana, consider the following statements regarding the Chitrasutra: 1. It is a text from the 15th century that serves as a sourcebook for Indian art. 2. It discusses pratima lakshana, which refers to the canons of image-making. 3. It covers various aspects of painting including the preparation of surfaces and tools. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following terms mentioned in the Chitrasutra regarding the limbs of painting: 1. Roopbheda: Looks and appearance 2. Pramana: Aesthetic composition 3. Lavanya yojana: Measurements and proportion 4. Sadrishya: Resemblance How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
With reference to the Western Indian School of Painting, consider the following statements: 1. The merchant class, primarily the Buddhist community, were the significant patrons of this art form. 2. Gujarat was the most prominent centre of this school due to the presence of significant ports and trade routes. 3. The concept of shaastradaan was strictly prohibited in the Jain tradition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which 12th-century Jain text deals primarily with cosmology and the structure of the universe?
Consider the following statements regarding the Kalpasutra text illustrated in the Jain tradition: 1. It contains a section reciting events from the lives of the 24 Tirthankaras. 2. It focuses exclusively on the renunciation ceremony and ignores other life events. 3. It is one of the most frequently illustrated texts in the Jain painting tradition. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the materials used in Western Indian manuscripts, consider the following statements: 1. Early Jain paintings were traditionally done on copper plates. 2. Paper was introduced in Western India in the fourteenth century. 3. Wooden covers called patlis were placed on top and bottom of the manuscript for protection. 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. Uttaradhyana Sutra | 1. Adventure of a monk rescuing a nun B. Kalakacharyakatha | 2. Perfection of Wisdom C. Nimatnama | 3. Code of conduct for monks D. Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita | 4. Book of Delicacies and recipes
Which of the following is a distinctive stylistic feature of the Western Indian School of Jain painting?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Indigenous Style' of painting: 1. It represents a tradition that existed before the formulation of the Rajasthani court styles. 2. The Chaurpanchashika and Gita Govinda are examples of the late Mughal style. 3. It is characterized by the use of heavy, opaque fabrics and a lack of movement in clothing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Sultanate School of Painting, consider the following statements: 1. It emerged from the intermingling of Persian features and indigenous styles. 2. The Nimatnama painted at Mandu is an example of the pure Rajasthani style. 3. It introduced Central Asian physiognomy while retaining certain indigenous features. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pala School of Painting: 1. It flourished in western India during the 11th and 12th centuries. 2. It is characterized by sinuous lines and subdued tones, distinct from the Jain tradition. 3. The Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita is a fine example of a Pala Buddhist palm leaf manuscript. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following pairs of 'Manuscript Text' and 'Region/School' is correctly matched? 1. Nimatnama : Mandu 2. Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita : Gujarat 3. Kalpasutra : Eastern India 4. Chaurpanchashika : Pala School Select the correct answer using the code given below:
According to the Kalpasutra, which of the following was NOT among the fourteen auspicious dreams seen by Queen Trishala?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Lavanya yojana | 1. Aesthetic composition B. Sadrishya | 2. Use of brush and colours C. Varnikabhanga | 3. Resemblance D. Pramana | 4. Proportion and structure
Consider the following statements regarding the Laurchanda paintings: 1. They depict stories that are strictly secular and devoid of any religious or spiritual undertones. 2. They are examples of the Sultanate School of Painting. 3. They were exclusively painted on cloth using the Kalamkari technique. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term ‘Patlis’, frequently mentioned in discussions on manuscript preservation, is best associated with:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Bhandars | 1. Canons of image making B. Patlis | 2. Jain monastery libraries C. Varnikabhanga | 3. Wooden covers for manuscripts D. Pratima lakshana | 4. Use of brush and colours
With reference to the Kalakacharyakatha, consider the following statements: 1. It narrates the story of Acharya Kalaka rescuing his sister, a Jain nun. 2. It involves the use of a magical horse that flies over the ocean. 3. The evil king in the story is depicted presiding from inside a circular fort. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pala dynasty and its art: 1. The Pala period marked the beginning of the Gandhara School of Art. 2. Pala art came to an end in the first half of the thirteenth century due to Muslim invasions. 3. Pala manuscripts were illustrated on palm leaves. Which of the statements given above are correct?
In the 'Chitrasutra' of the Vishnudharmottara Purana, the term 'Varnikabhanga' refers to:
With reference to the storage of manuscript sets in medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Paintings were never gifted or traded to ensure their preservation in the royal library. 2. Each set was wrapped in a piece of cloth and stored as a bundle. 3. Paintings were strictly kept within the royal court and never travelled to other regions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita manuscript mentioned in the text: 1. It was painted at the monastery of Nalanda. 2. It dates to the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. 3. It contains illustrations of Buddhist deities. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Chitrasutra: 1. It is a standalone text written by Kalidasa. 2. It explains pratima lakshana. 3. It served as the basis for all styles and schools of painting in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Jain School of Painting, consider the following statements regarding the transition from palm leaf to paper: 1. The earliest surviving palm leaf manuscript from Western India dates back to the eleventh century. 2. Paper was introduced in Western India in the nineteenth century. 3. Painting on palm leaves was strictly avoided due to the fragile nature of the material. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following pairs regarding the Chitrasutra limbs of painting is INCORRECTLY matched?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the five auspicious events in the life of a Tirthankara?
With reference to the Nimatnama manuscript, consider the following statements: 1. It was painted at Mandu during the reign of Ghiyath al-Din Khalji. 2. It shows a complete rejection of Persian elements in favour of a purely indigenous style. 3. It includes directions on the use of perfumes and cosmetics. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pala School of Painting: 1. It developed exclusively in the rock-cut caves of Ajanta. 2. It is known for the casting of bronze images alongside manuscript painting. 3. The sculptural style of Pala monasteries and the painterly images share a similar language. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the 'colophon' in ancient manuscripts is correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Chitrasutra | 1. Lives of Tirthankaras B. Nimatnama | 2. Cosmology C. Kalpasutra | 3. Canons of painting D. Sangrahini Sutra | 4. Recipes and medicines
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Indigenous Style' paintings: 1. They were patronised by feudal lords and wealthy citizens. 2. They were produced only after the arrival of the Mughals. 3. They include illustrations of secular, religious, and literary themes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
In the narrative of 'Kalakacharyakatha', the Jain monk Kalaka seeks revenge against:
Consider the following statements regarding the format of manuscript paintings: 1. Manuscript illustrations were strictly decorative and had no relation to the text. 2. The text and the illustration often shared the same page space. 3. A small hole in the centre was created for a string to pass through to fasten the pages. 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. Gujarat | 1. Early Rajasthani B. Mandu | 2. Sultanate Style C. Nalanda | 3. Western Indian School D. Mewar | 4. Pala School
The 'Vishnudharmottara Purana', which contains the Chitrasutra, is generally attributed to the:
Consider the following statements about the Chaurpanchashika style: 1. It is part of the Indigenous style of painting. 2. The architecture is depicted with photographic realism and detailed perspective. 3. It completely avoids the depiction of transparent fabrics. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Kalpasutra illustrations: 1. They often depict the fourteen dreams of Trishala. 2. They are the primary examples of the Pahari School of Painting. 3. They were painted on both palm leaf and paper manuscripts. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The illustrated manuscript 'Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita' is a seminal text of:
Consider the following statements regarding the movement of paintings in medieval India: 1. Paintings were strictly kept within the kingdom of origin and never exchanged. 2. A Mewar painting could be found with a Bundi king due to such exchanges. 3. Paintings travelled with pilgrims, monks, and traders to remote regions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a stylistic feature of the 'Chaurpanchashika' group of paintings?
The 'Nimatnama', a Sultanate-period manuscript, is often referred to as the:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Sravakapratikramasutra-curni | 1. Bodleian Library B. Kalakacharyakatha (1497) | 2. N. C. Mehta Collection C. Nimatnama | 3. British Library D. Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita | 4. Boston
Consider the following statements regarding the Laurchanda paintings: 1. They are an example of the genre of stories with Sufi undertones. 2. They were painted during the Pala period in Eastern India. 3. They show a synthesis of Persian and Indian artistic elements. Which of the statements given above are correct?
In the Western Indian manuscript tradition, the text on palm leaves was primarily inscribed using:
The illustrated 'Gita Govinda' manuscripts are often cited as prime examples of the:
With reference to the Vishnudharmottara Purana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a Buddhist text that focuses on the life of Bodhisattvas. 2. It is dated to approximately the fifth or sixth century CE. 3. It discusses pratima lakshana. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Prior to the introduction of paper in the 14th century, Jain manuscripts were predominantly executed on:
According to the Shvetambara Jain tradition, how many auspicious dreams did Queen Trishala witness before the birth of Mahavira?
In the context of ancient Indian manuscripts, the term 'patlis' refers to:
The 'Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita' manuscript is associated with which of the following monasteries?