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CET Graduate — Art & Architecture MCQs

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

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CET Graduate — Ancient Period — Art & Architecture

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Question 1 of 20

In which specific mudra (hand gesture) is the Sultanganj Copper Buddha depicted?

Question 2 of 20

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Harappan drainage system is considered a pinnacle of early civil engineering. Reason (R): The society recognized the causal link between standing water and the spread of disease. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Question 3 of 20

Evaluate the following statements regarding the geographical and material characteristics of the Udayagiri Caves: 1. The sanctuaries were meticulously carved out of massive granite hills. 2. The site features a celebrated relief of Chandragupta II kneeling in homage to the deity Varaha. 3. The Varaha avatar is vividly depicted rescuing the earth goddess, Bhudevi. Which of the statements given above is/are logically sound?

Question 4 of 20

Match List I (Architectural Term) with List II (Symbolic/Functional Meaning) and select the correct answer: List-I P. Garbhagriha Q. Mandapa R. Antarala S. Shikhara List-II 1. Vestibule for transition 2. Axis mundi of Indian cosmology 3. Core of the cosmos representing the womb 4. Pillared hall for devotees

Question 5 of 20

Match List-I (Numismatic Feature) with List-II (Gupta Era Detail): List-I A. Primary metal for Dinars B. Script used for inscriptions C. Language promoted on coins List-II 1. Brahmi 2. Gold 3. Sanskrit Select the correct answer:

Question 6 of 20

In the Harappan drainage network, what was the specific engineering purpose of the brick-lined soak pits (cesspits) installed where smaller drains met larger ones?

Question 7 of 20

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

Question 8 of 20

Excavations at Nagari have yielded terracotta figurines that are highly significant to art historians because they exhibit a distinct stylistic blend of:

Question 9 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the rock-cut caves of the Mauryan period: 1. They were primarily dedicated to the Ajivika sect by Mauryan rulers. 2. Both Emperor Ashoka and his grandson Dasharatha commissioned these monumental caves. 3. The patronage of these caves highlights the religious pluralism and tolerance of the Mauryan state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following phrases is specifically used to describe the emotional and physical aura of the Sarnath Seated Buddha?

Question 11 of 20

Match the sculptural materials/techniques in List I with their respective ancient masterpieces in List II: List I A. Lost-wax technique (Cire perdue) B. Hand-modeled clay C. Chunar sandstone with Mauryan polish D. Steatite carving List II 1. Didarganj Yakshini 2. Bearded Priest 3. Terracotta Mother Goddess 4. Bronze Dancing Girl

Question 12 of 20

The horse-shoe-shaped cliff containing the Ajanta complex is part of which mountain range?

Question 13 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of the Indian temple spire: 1. The early shikharas that emerged during the third stage of Gupta architecture were towering and strictly rectilinear. 2. The vertical aspiration embodied by the shikhara became the defining characteristic of the Dravida style exclusively. Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?

Question 14 of 20

The numismatic artifacts of the Gupta Empire reflect their immense cultural patronage. What was the primary language and script combination used for the inscriptions on these coins?

Question 15 of 20

Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary building materials utilized for residential architecture in the Indus Valley plains?

Question 16 of 20

What primary purpose did the rounded street corners serve in the metropolitan centers of the Harappan civilization?

Question 17 of 20

The architectural hallmark of Buddhism, the Stupa, did not emerge in a vacuum. From which of the following ancient structures did the sophisticated Mauryan stupa originally derive its fundamental shape and concept?

Question 18 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the layout of Indus Valley cities: 1. The gridiron system created rectangular or square blocks. 2. House doors typically opened directly onto the widest main avenues (up to 10 meters wide). Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Question 19 of 20

What was the purpose of the circular brick platforms located near the granaries in Harappa?

Question 20 of 20

In profound contrast to certain earlier sculptural traditions that may have focused heavily on emphasizing muscular robustness and physical volume, the Sarnath School of Art primarily directed its artistic focus toward depicting:

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