Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE
Sculptures of the Mathura School of Art, which flourished in the early centuries of the Christian era, are made out of
- A Marble
- B Slate stone
- C Granite
- D Red sandstone ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Art & Culture › Painting & Visual Arts
CSE
Which one of the following sculptures was invariably used green schist as the medium?
- A Mauryan sculptures =
- B Mathura sculptures
- C Bharhut sculptures ✓
- D Gandhara sculptures
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Art & Culture › Painting & Visual Arts
CSE
Which of the following is not a feature of Gandhara School of Art?
- A It was patronised by Sakas and Kushanas
- B It has Indian and Greek influence
- C It resulted in the origination of Hinayanism ✓
- D It portrayed human figures exactly
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Art & Culture › Painting & Visual Arts
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