CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Culture And Places Of India And World Quiz 6 - MCQExams.com

Consider the following statements regarding Pala School of Paintings.
$$1.$$ The main patrons of this school was Raja Dharmapala and Devpala.
$$2.$$ The main artist of this school were Dhimnan and Vidopala.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Sittanavasal Paintings is situated at Puddukata in Tanjore.
$$2.$$ These caves were built by Mahendravarman and his son Narasimhavarman.
$$3.$$ These caves have Jaina paintings.
Which of the statements given above are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Which one of the following places is known for painted risk shelter belonging to Paleolithic and Mesolithic ages?
  • Utniur
  • Bhimbetka
  • Bairath
  • Sanapir
The famous painting 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram' was prepared by ________.
  • Mahendranath Singh
  • Nand Kishore Sharma
  • Sivnandan Nautiyal
  • Vishwanath Mehta
Consider the following historical places.
$$1.$$ Ajanta Caves
$$2.$$ Lepakshi Temple
$$3.$$ Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • All of these
  • None of these
Which rock shelter in India bears largest number of paintings?
  • Ghagharia
  • Bhimbetka
  • Lakhahia
  • Adamgarh
With reference to the Bagh Paintings, consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Bagh Painting is on the same line of Ajanta.
$$2.$$ There are $$9$$ caves at Bagh, the $$4th$$ cave Rang Mahal has got the maximum number of paintings.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Kalamezhuthu (Kalam) is unique art form of Kerala.
$$2.$$ It is essentially a ritualistic art practiced in temples and sacred groves of Kerala where the representation of deities like Kali and Lord Ayyappa are made on the floor.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements about Bagh Paintaings.
$$1.$$ There are $$9$$ caves at Bagh (Near Gwalior) on the banks of the river Bagh (a tributary of Narmada).
$$2.$$ The fourth cave Rangmahal has got the maximum number of paintings.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Akbar established a department of painting.
$$2.$$ Appointed Abdus Samad as its head.
$$3.$$ It was given the title of Shirin Kalmi.
Which of the statements given above are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Jahangir was a great painter.
$$2.$$ In his autobiography Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, he claims that he can recognise paintings of various artists.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements regarding Kota paintings.
$$1.$$ It excelled in portrayal of hunting scenes and elephant fights.
$$2.$$ Scenes of worshipping darbar and processional scenes also formed the subject matter of this style.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Out of capital of Akbar's kingdom, Buland Darwaja, Panch Mahal and Akbar's Mausoleum, which are located at the same place?
  • Panch Mahal and Akbar's Mausoleum
  • Buland Darwarja, Panch Mahal and Akbar's Mausoleum
  • Capital of Akbar's kingdom, Buland Darwaja, Panch Mahal
  • None of the above
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Raja Ravi Verma (of Travancore State), a product of Madras Art School studied oil paintings and specialized in portraiture.
$$2.$$ He welded Royal Academy of Naturalism with Indian myths and legends and created lively images of Indian past.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Who among the following was a Jahangiri painter?
  • Abul Hasan
  • Abdus Samad
  • Daswant
  • Mir Sayyid Ali
Consider the following statements regarding Rajasthani paintings.
$$1.$$ Rajasthani miniature resulted from the amalgamation of Jaina School with Mughal style and influenced by contemporary literature and music.
$$2.$$ The central theme of love is represented by Radha Krishna legend.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Krishna I, who was a king of Rashtrakuta dynasty, is related to which of the following?
  • Shiva temple of Ellora
  • Ajanta caves
  • Khajuraho temples
  • Raths of Mamallapuram
Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. Bishan Das was expert in painting portraits and in presenting real reflection.
$$2.$$ Mansur was expert in painting birds, flowers and trees.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
With reference to Rajasthani miniature paintings features, consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The miniature artists use paper ivory, panels, wooden tablets, leather, marble, cloth and walls for their paintings.
$$2.$$ The colours are made from minerals and vegetables, precious stones as well as pure silver and gold.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which of the following Orissan Temples has a sikhar of Dravidian styles?
  • Jagannath
  • Lingraj
  • Rajarani
  • Baitala Deula
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
List IList II
A. Babur$$1.$$ Jama Masjid (Sambhal)
B. Humayun$$2.$$ Din Panah
C. Akbar$$3.$$ Jahangiri Mahal
D. Jahangir$$4.$$ Akbar's Mausoleum
  • $$1, 2, 4, 3$$
  • $$2, 1, 3, 4$$
  • $$1, 2, 3, 4$$
  • $$1, 3, 4, 2$$
At which place the famous enigmatic Trimurty Sadasiva located?
  • Ellora
  • Elephanta
  • Ajanta
  • Jogeshwari
Consider the following statements regarding Chaityas.
$$1.$$ They have a long rectangular hall ending in a semi-circle at the rear end.
$$2.$$ This long hall is internally divided into a nave, an apse and two side circles.
$$3.$$ The aisles are separated from the nave by four rows of pillars.
Which of the statements given above are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. Hauz Khas was built by Alauddin Khalji.
$$2.$$ Pichola lake is in Udaipur.
Which of the above is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • None of the above
  • All of the above
Which of the following Harappan sites are located in the Kuchch region?
$$1.$$ Desalpur
$$2.$$ Dholavira
$$3.$$ Lothal
$$4.$$ Rojdi
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
  • Edwin Lutyens - Plan of Delhi
  • John Marshall - Plan of gadens in Delhi
  • Sardar Ram Singh - Building of Madras
  • William Emerson - Victoria Hall
Arrange the following monuments in a chronological order of construction.
Qutab Minar
Taj Mahal
Fatehpur Sikri
Agra Fort.
  • 1,4,3,2.
  • 2,3,1,4.
  • 3,4,2,1.
  • 4,1,2,3.
Consider the following regarding the feature of Viharas.
$$1.$$ They have a square or oblong hall in the centre.
$$2.$$ The hall is preceded in front by a pillared veranda.
$$3.$$ The number of small square cells are provided.
Which of the statements given above are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Which of the following temples was a well known centre of higher education?
  • Dasavatar Temple at Deogarh
  • Sas-bahu Temple of Gwalior
  • Shore Temple at Mamallapuram
  • Trayipurusha Temple at Salotgi
With reference to Gandhara School of Art, consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Gandhara art which was mainly Buddhist, was profoundly influenced by Hellenistic Art.
$$2.$$ Famous for grace and realism, this school influenced Mathura school of art profoundly.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements regarding Vesara styles of temple building.
$$1.$$ The Vesara style combined the feature of Nagara and Dravida style of temple building.
$$2.$$ Earliest temples are of the North Indian type e.g. Lad Khan temple at Aihole.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which one of the following is an Octagonal Tomb?
  • Tomb of Sikander Lodi
  • Tomb of Balban
  • Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
  • Tomb of Ferozshah Tughlaq
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
List I
(Medieval temple)		List II
(Location)
A. Chaturbhuja temple$$1.$$ Gyaraspur
B. Maladevi temple$$2.$$ Khajuraho
C. Airavatesvara temple$$3.$$ Jagat
D. Ambanath temple$$4.$$ Darsasuran
  • $$2, 4, 1, 3$$
  • $$2, 1, 4, 3$$
  • $$3, 4, 1, 2$$
  • $$3, 1, 4, 2$$
Consider the following statements regarding Sanchi Stupas.
$$1.$$ Sanchi Stupa is located in Sanchi, Machya Pradesh, 14 km from Vidisha.
$$2.$$ It has three Stupas all the gateway around them but the most famous is the great Stupa which was originally made to brick in Ashoka's time.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
With reference to Pandaya Art, consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The Pandya temples at Kanchi and Madurai have high outer wall with entrance gateways topped by Gopurams.
$$2.$$ Attention was concentrated on the Gopurams rather than the Vimana/Shikhar above the main shrine.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The history of Dravida architecture and sculpture begins with the Pallavas $$(600 - 800 CE)$$.
$$2.$$ Both rock-cut and structural monuments are the significant speciments of the Pallava Art.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Pala Art was primarily a Buddhist 'School of Plastic Art' which developed under the Palas and Senas of Bengal and Bihar between $$8th - 12$$ centuries.
$$2.$$ In the Pala sculpture, the Buddha is shown as a king in this majestic glory and not as a Yogi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Who was the Chola king under whose reign Brihadeshwara Temple of Tanjore was constructed?
  • Rajendra I
  • Kulattuniga I
  • Rajaraja I
  • Rajadhiraj I
Consider the following regarding Amaravati Stupa.
$$1.$$ This Stupa is located 46 km from Guntur in Karnataka.
$$2.$$ The Stupa was built with white marble.
$$3.$$ The stupa was primarily built with the help of the city chief and the donation from the public.
Which of the statements given above are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following with reference to new elements introduced by Mughals in Architecture.
$$1.$$ Charbagh style by Babur.
$$2.$$ Artificial sands and gardens.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which among the following is the best temple of Vijayanagar Art?
  • Hampi
  • Pattadakal
  • Amravati
  • Khajuraho
Which of the following mounments was built by Akbar?
$$1.$$ Agra Fort
$$2.$$ Ajmer Fort
$$3.$$ Lahore Fort
$$4.$$ Allahabad Fort.
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements about Red Fort, Delhi.
$$1.$$ It is known as Qila-i-Maulla.
$$2.$$ Later, Aurangzeb constructed Moti Masjid in the premises of Red Fort.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements regarding Lodis architecture style's features.
$$1.$$ Octagonal shaped tombs, introduced by them, which were later adopted by the Mughals.
$$2.$$ Balconies and Kiosks showed influence of Rajasthani and Gujarati style.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
With reference to the Hoysala Art, consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Typical features are polygonal (star-shaped) rather than square plan high plinth which offers the windings of temples a huge length of vacant space to be elaborately carved with sculptures and pyromidal Sikharas.
$$2.$$ The delicate and minute carvings is the most attractive feature of Hoysala temples.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ Tughlaq influence on the Sharqi architecture is seen in the use of arch and beam and battering walls.
$$2.$$ Propylones have been used in Atala Masjid and Jama Masjid.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
The Temples/ Stupas/ Art of Amravati, Aihole, Thanjavur and Halabid are related to which of the dynasties respectively?
  • Satavahana, Chalukyas, Cholas, Hoysalas
  • Cholas, Hoysalas, Satavahana, Chalukyas
  • Cholas, Hoyasalas, Chalukyas, Satavatana
  • Hoyasalas, Chalukyas, Cholas, Satavahana
Which stone is used for the sculptures in Mathura?
  • Marble
  • Slate stone
  • Red sand stone
  • Granite
Gandhar Art is a combination of __________.
  • Indian and Greek Style
  • Greek and Kushan Style
  • Indian and Kushan Style
  • Persian and Indian Style
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The Elephanta caves is a conglomeration of seven caves, out of which the most important is the Mahesha Murti Cave.
$$2.$$ The cave complex has been given the status of World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
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