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Art & Architecture MCQs for RAS

Practice 20 free art & architecture multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.

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RAS — Ancient Period — Art & Architecture

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Question 1 of 20

Which civilization is explicitly mentioned as having its plumbing predated by the Indus Valley Civilization's advanced drainage system by nearly two millennia?

Question 2 of 20

The 'ghata-pallava' motif, which became the basic foundational order of North Indian temple pillars, is most notably observed in the early formative stages at which of the following temples?

Question 3 of 20

Assertion (A): The Mathura School statues of Kushana kings are notable for blending political assertion with regional Indian aesthetics. Reason (R): Despite being in India, the rulers are depicted wearing heavy Central Asian coats and boots rather than local Indian garments.

Question 4 of 20

Which of the following art-historical arguments best explains why the early Ajanta Caves (9 and 10) lack the color blue, whereas the later Cave 1 features it prominently?

Question 5 of 20

Which ancient school of art utilized 'bluish-grey sandstone' as a primary material in its earlier phases before adopting other mediums?

Question 6 of 20

Which of the following base plan shapes is primarily characteristic of the evolved Nagara style sanctum?

Question 7 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the genesis of structural temples during the Gupta period: 1. The emergence of structural temples was catalyzed by the Bhakti movement. 2. The movement's emphasis on personal devotion and image worship necessitated permanent abodes for deities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8 of 20

Identify the logical sequence of municipal planning observed in Mohenjo-daro according to architectural evidence:

Question 9 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Panchayatana' style of temple architecture: 1. It emerged during the third stage of Gupta temple evolution. 2. It features a central main shrine surrounded by four subsidiary shrines located at the corners. 3. The Kapoteswara Temple at Chejarla is considered the finest example of this layout. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10 of 20

From which directions did the two wide staircases lead into the tank of the Great Bath?

Question 11 of 20

Consider the following statements concerning the Shiva Temple at Bhumara: 1. It belongs to the early 5th century CE. 2. The temple is constructed using red sandstone. 3. The garbhagriha houses an Ekamukhalinga. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 12 of 20

Consider the following statements about the Mathura School of Art: 1. It received major patronage from Kushana rulers such as Kanishka, Huvishka, and Vasudeva. 2. The right hand of the Buddha in this school is almost always depicted in the 'Abhaya Mudra'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13 of 20

In Mohenjo-daro, the deliberate positioning of the Great Bath directly across the street from the "College of Priests" characterizes this specific precinct of the citadel as the:

Question 14 of 20

Which specific diameter measurement characterizes the circular plan of the freestanding Buddhist temple at Bijak-ki-Pahari?

Question 15 of 20

Which of the following texts, mentioned by Ashoka in the Bhabru Edict, corresponds to the 'Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta', symbolizing the Buddha's First Sermon?

Question 16 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the geographical origins of the Post-Mauryan Art Schools: 1. Mathura served as a southern capital for the Kushanas. 2. The Amaravati School flourished entirely within the Yamuna River valley. 3. The Gandhara School's origin encompasses regions of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 17 of 20

Match List I (Famous Temple) with List II (Associated Location): List I A. Temple No. 17 B. Parvati Temple C. Dashavatara Temple D. Maniyar Math List II 1. Deogarh 2. Rajgir 3. Sanchi 4. Nachna Kuthara Choose the correct code:

Question 18 of 20

In the context of the Indus Valley Civilization's town planning, which of the following best describes the 'Lower Town'?

Question 19 of 20

While ancient Indian paintings often utilized transient materials that have since perished, which of the following mediums successfully preserved the continuous record of classical courtly art from the 2nd century BCE to the 11th century CE?

Question 20 of 20

Which major Harappan site represents a unique exception by being divided into three distinct parts (Citadel, Middle Town, and Lower Town)?

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