Art, Architecture and Pahari Paintings of Himachal Pradesh (Part 2)

Question 1

The famous wall frescoes and murals at Narbadeshwar Temple in Tira Sujanpur were developed during the reign of:

Accepted Answer

Raja Sansar Chand

Answer

Raja Hamir Chand

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Raja Ghamand Chand

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Raja Abhay Chand

Question 2

The Arki school of Pahari painting flourished under the patronage of which rulers of the Baghal princely state?

Accepted Answer

Raja Mehar Chand and Raja Sabha Chand of Baghal

Answer

Raja Sansar Chand

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Raja Sidh Sen

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Raja Bhuri Singh

Question 3

Kangra miniature paintings primarily depict themes inspired by which classical devotional literature?

Accepted Answer

Geeta Govinda, Bhagavata Purana, and Radha-Krishna love

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Mughal Darbar scenes

Answer

Greek mythology

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Maritime trade

Question 4

The historic Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery (Roerich Estate) is located at which picturesque place?

Accepted Answer

Naggar (Kullu)

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Dharamshala

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Shimla

Answer

Chamba

Question 5

The famous Sobha Singh Art Gallery is situated at which artist retreat in Himachal Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Andretta near Palampur (Kangra)

Answer

Naggar

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Kasauli

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Shimla

Question 6

Norbulingka Institute, dedicated to the preservation of traditional Tibetan arts and crafts, is situated in:

Accepted Answer

Sidhbari near Dharamshala

Answer

Shimla

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Manali

Answer

Kaza

Question 7

The iconic Viceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas) on Observatory Hill in Shimla was designed in Jacobethan style by:

Accepted Answer

Henry Irwin

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Lord Dufferin

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Major Kennedy

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Sir John Lawrence

Question 8

The construction of the Viceregal Lodge in Shimla was completed in which year?

Accepted Answer

1888

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1885

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1892

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1905

Question 9

The historic Gaiety Theatre on the Mall in Shimla was designed in Victorian Gothic style by which architect?

Accepted Answer

Henry Irwin

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J.T. Boileau

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Lord Lytton

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A.O. Hume

Question 10

The imposing Gorton Castle in Shimla (present AG Office) was designed in Neo-Gothic style by:

Accepted Answer

Sir Swinton Jacob

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Henry Irwin

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Lord Curzon

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Major Kennedy

Question 11

The historic Bhuri Singh Museum in Chamba was established in 1908 by which ruler with assistance from Dutch scholar Dr. J. Ph. Vogel?

Accepted Answer

Raja Bhuri Singh with assistance from Dr. J. Ph. Vogel

Answer

Lord Minto

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Raja Sham Singh

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Raja Lakshman Singh

Question 12

The State Museum of Himachal Pradesh is located at which historic estate in Shimla?

Accepted Answer

Chaura Maidan, Shimla

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The Ridge, Shimla

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Dharamshala

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Mandi

Question 13

The specialized Kangra Art Museum housing royal treasures and miniature paintings is located at:

Accepted Answer

Dharamshala

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Nurpur

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Kangra town

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Palampur

Question 14

The famous realistic paintings 'Kangra Bride', 'Sohni Mahiwal', and 'Gaddi Girl' were created by:

Accepted Answer

Sardar Sobha Singh

Answer

Nicholas Roerich

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Nainsukh

Answer

Manaku

Question 15

Traditional artistic wood carving on temple ceilings, doorframes, and pillars in Himachal Pradesh is known as:

Accepted Answer

Kashta Kala

Answer

Dhatoo

Answer

Gudma

Answer

Pattu