Which of these animals is not depicted on the Indus Valley seals?
Indus seals depict bull, elephant, tiger, unicorn; horse not depicted, cow not depicted.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
Indian Sculpture and Ancient Art
The Indian Sculpture and Ancient Art category covers major periods, materials, and techniques of India's historic sculptural tradition. It highlights notable works, regional variations, and cultural significance, helping learners prepare for art and history examinations.
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Where is the image of famous ‘Padmapani' can be found?
Padmapani Bodhisattva image in Ajanta Cave 1, Gupta, compassionate Avalokiteshvara.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
The Pasupati seal of Indus Valley Civilization was found in ________.
Pasupati seal found in Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley, proto-Shiva figure.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
The Elephanta Caves are predominantly dedicated to which of these Hindu deity?
Elephanta Caves predominantly dedicated to Shiva, Mahesh Murthi, Shaivite.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
What is the subject matter of the Nigali Sagar Pillar Inscription of Ashoka?
Nigali Sagar inscription records Asoka's visit to Konakamana Buddha stupa and enlargement.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
The terracotta art of ancient India was redefined at its best under the patronage of which dynasty?
Terracotta art best under Gupta dynasty, refined modeling, religious and secular.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
The Lomas Rishi Cave built by Asoka was dedicated to which religious sect?
Lomas Rishi Cave dedicated to Ajivika sect, Barabar Hills, Mauryan Asokan.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
Which is the largest Buddhist stupa located in India?
Largest Buddhist stupa Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh, Asoka and Sunga period.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
The biggest rock cut chaitya was excavated in ________.
Biggest rock-cut chaitya Karla Caves, Maharashtra, Buddhist architecture.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
The Mahaparinirvana image of Buddha was inscribed in which of the cave of the Ajanta?
Mahaparinirvana image in Ajanta Cave 26? Actually Ajanta Cave 26, Gupta period reclining Buddha.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
The Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves were attributed to which religious sect?
Udayagiri Khandagiri caves Jain sect, Kharavela patronage, Odisha.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
The image of Mahesh Murthi is found in ________.
Mahesh Murthi Trimurti at Elephanta Caves, Shiva as creator preserver destroyer.
Ref: NCERT Fine Arts Class 11 Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture, CCRT Sculpture Tradition
