Indian Art
Which religion is primarily depicted in the world-famous Ajanta Cave paintings?
Buddhism
At which site is the Kailashnath Temple—famous for being carved from a single solid rock—located?
Ellora
Which Indian state is the birthplace of Madhubani (Mithila) painting?
Bihar
What is the traditional base material used for Pattachitra scroll paintings from Odisha?
Cloth
Which tribal art form from Madhya Pradesh is famous for using dots and lines to create the "Tree of Life"?
Gond Art
Tanjore paintings are characterized by the use of:
a) Silver foil and wood b) Gold leaf and semi-precious stones c) Sand and shells d) Watercolors only
Gold leaf and semi-precious stones
What city is the world-renowned hub for "Chikan" embroidery?
Lucknow
What does the "Lotus" symbol typically represent in Indian iconography?
Purity, Enlightenment, and Divinity
In which state did the geometric and tribal Warli art originate?
Maharashtra
What is the literal meaning of the word "Kalamkari"?
Pen-work
In which geographical region did the "Pahari" style of miniature painting flourish?
The Himalayan Foothills
What is the traditional name for "Rangoli" in the state of West Bengal?
Alpana
Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Indian Art'?
a) M.F. Husain b) Raja Ravi Varma c) Abanindranath Tagore d) Amrita Sher-Gil
Amrita Sher-Gil
4. In Madhubani art, what is traditionally used as a brush? a) Synthetic brushes b) Twigs, matchsticks, and fingers c) Metal pens d) Peacock feathers
b) Twigs, matchsticks, and fingers
Which Mughal Emperor earned the title "Prince of Painters" due to his obsession with art?
Jahangir
Who is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Indian Art" for blending European techniques with Indian themes?
Raja Ravi Varma
Terracotta horses are a famous symbol of which region? a) Bankura (West Bengal) b) Bastar (Chhattisgarh) c) Jodhpur (Rajasthan) d) Kutch (Gujarat)
a) Bankura (West Bengal)
Who painted the original "Bharat Mata" in 1905 to symbolize Indian nationalism?
Abanindranath Tagore
Which state is famous for "Phad" paintings, which are large scrolls used to narrate folk stories?
Rajasthan
The 'Bani Thani' painting belongs to which school of art? a) Kangra b) Kishangarh c) Mewar d) Bundi
The **Kishangarh** school of Rajasthan.
Which modern Indian master is globally famous for his expressive paintings of horses?
M.F. Husain
Which school of ancient Indian sculpture was heavily influenced by Greco-Roman styles?
The Gandhara school.
Which city is the Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda) located in?
Konark