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CET 12th Level — Art & Architecture MCQs

Practice 20 free art & architecture multiple choice questions for CET 12th Level exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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CET 12th Level — Ancient Period — Art & Architecture

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Question 1 of 20

The Mauryan 'Stone Revolution' involved replacing earlier building materials with massive stone masonry. Which art form from this period is specifically cited as an 'icon of moral governance'?

Question 2 of 20

The Citadel in typical Harappan cities was built on an artificially raised platform of mud-bricks. What was the primary strategic and environmental purpose of this massive foundational elevation?

Question 3 of 20

Match the sculptural panels of the Dashavatara Temple (List I) with their corresponding directional location on the sanctum walls (List II). List I A. Gajendra-moksha B. Nara-Narayana C. Anantasayi Vishnu List II 1. East Side 2. South Side 3. North Side Codes:

Question 4 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the excavations at Bijak-ki-Pahari (Bairat): 1. The site yielded a golden casket containing Buddhist relics. 2. Out of the 36 coins discovered, the majority were Mauryan punch-marked coins. 3. The excavations were primarily conducted by John Marshall in the 1920s. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Question 5 of 20

Historical texts mention two prominent 'Virupaksha' temples belonging to different architectural styles (Dravida and Vesara). Where are these two temples geographically located?

Question 6 of 20

How many spokes are present in the crowning 'Great Wheel' (Mahachakra) that was historically supported by the four lions on the Sarnath Capital?

Question 7 of 20

Which of the following was the largest building in Mohenjo-daro?

Question 8 of 20

The Ajanta Caves are geographically located along the banks of which river?

Question 9 of 20

Assertion (A): The Bairat site is crucial for understanding the geographical extent of Mauryan administrative control. Reason (R): The discovery of Mauryan punch-marked coins and an Ashokan Rock Edict at Bairat proves imperial presence in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent.

Question 10 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the structural features of Lothal's dockyard: 1. It featured a tidal lock system to prevent ships from running aground during low tide. 2. The basin was completely unlined, consisting only of compacted earth. 3. A spillway was present to safely regulate overflowing water. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 11 of 20

Which Harappan site shatters the conventional archaeological assumption that only the Citadel was heavily fortified, by presenting a uniquely fortified Lower Town as well?

Question 12 of 20

Which of the following best explains why the Lower Town of most Harappan cities lacked separate fortifications?

Question 13 of 20

Which of the following describes the distinctive appearance of 'Northern Black Polished Ware'?

Question 14 of 20

The Bhabru Edict was discovered inscribed on a large boulder situated at which of the following specific locations in Rajasthan?

Question 15 of 20

Although the concept of 'Functional Egalitarianism' in the Indus Valley Civilization is most evident in the absence of royal palaces, how did this egalitarian focus manifest architecturally within the private residential zones?

Question 16 of 20

Which theological development during ancient times necessitated a shift from simple rock-cut shrines to the construction of permanent structural abodes (temples) for deities?

Question 17 of 20

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

Question 18 of 20

Which structural element of the Great Bath indicates that the Harappans valued privacy during bathing rituals?

Question 19 of 20

Which of the following ancient structures serves as a classic example of an octagonal plan, representing the complex geometric experiments of the fifth stage of temple evolution?

Question 20 of 20

What specific, durable geological material was exclusively utilized for the complete construction of the Shiva Temple at Bhumara?

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