IAS 1997 — Art & Culture Art & Culture

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the :

Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara? 1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami 2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole 3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh 4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal Select the answer using the code given below :

The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size. 3. The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. Select the answer using the code given below :

Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music?