Art, Architecture and Pahari Paintings of Himachal Pradesh (Part 3)

Question 1

Pahari School of Painting was first systematically discovered, classified, and recognized internationally by which art historian in 1916?

Accepted Answer

Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (1916)

Answer

M.S. Randhawa

Answer

W.G. Archer

Answer

B.N. Goswamy

Question 2

Which of the following historic temples in Mandi town are built in the classical stone Shikhara style?

Accepted Answer

Panchvaktra and Trilokinath temples

Answer

Bhimakali

Answer

Hidimba

Answer

Prashar

Question 3

The unique timber-bonded earthquake-resistant vernacular architecture native to the Himachal hills is known as:

Accepted Answer

Kath-Kuni

Answer

Dravida

Answer

Vesara

Answer

Stupa

Question 4

The famous 'Rasamanjari' series of miniature paintings, illustrating Bhanudatta's Sanskrit verses, was painted by artist Devidasa under which Pahari school?

Accepted Answer

Basohli School

Answer

Kangra School

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Mandi School

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Chamba School

Question 5

The Chamba School of painting flourished with rich vibrant colors and fluid lines under the royal patronage of:

Accepted Answer

Raja Umed Singh and Raja Raj Singh

Answer

Raja Sansar Chand

Answer

Raja Bhupat Pal

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Raja Ajbar Sen

Question 6

The distinct 'Damru' (hourglass) shaped wooden Pahari architectural pavilions are typical of temples built in:

Accepted Answer

Tower temple style (Jubbal / Sarahan)

Answer

Flat roof style

Answer

Domed style

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Gothic style

Question 7

“Thangka” painting, preserved in the monasteries of Spiti, Kinnaur, and Lahaul, is traditionally painted on:

Accepted Answer

Cotton or silk scroll with mineral pigments

Answer

Wooden planks

Answer

Stone slabs

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Clay pottery

Question 8

Kullu School of painting is known for its distinct folk-style miniatures and was initiated during the reign of:

Accepted Answer

Raja Pritam Singh

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Raja Jagat Singh

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Raja Bahadur Singh

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Raja Sidh Singh

Question 9

The famous artist colony of 'Andretta' in Kangra was originally established in the 1920s by Irish dramatist and environmentalist:

Accepted Answer

Norah Richards

Answer

Amrita Sher-Gil

Answer

Annie Besant

Answer

Margaret Noble

Question 10

“Kullu Shawls” are internationally famous for which unique geometric border design?

Accepted Answer

Central Asian and geometric Kulluvi borders (Patti)

Answer

Phulkari floral motifs

Answer

Chintz print

Answer

Batik dye

Question 11

“Kinnauri Shawl”, awarded the GI tag, is celebrated for its symbolic 5-color motifs representing:

Accepted Answer

Five natural elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space)

Answer

Five seasons

Answer

Five rivers of Punjab

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Five Pandavas

Question 12

The 'Nagara' style Visheshwar Mahadev temple at Bajaura in Kullu is renowned for its:

Accepted Answer

Elaborate external stone niche carvings and absence of a mandapa hall

Answer

Multi-tiered wooden roof

Answer

Flat mud roof

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Double-dome structure

Question 13

Who among the following Indian scholars wrote the landmark reference book 'Kangra Valley Painting' in 1954?

Accepted Answer

Dr. M.S. Randhawa

Answer

Dr. B.N. Goswamy

Answer

Mulkh Raj Anand

Answer

Kalyan Kumar Chakravarty

Question 14

The famous mural paintings on the inner walls of the Tabo Monastery (Ajanta of the Himalayas) date back to which century?

Accepted Answer

10th–11th century A.D.

Answer

16th century A.D.

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5th century B.C.

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18th century A.D.

Question 15

The historic Kangra Fort (Nagarkot) gate named after Mughal Emperor Jahangir is called:

Accepted Answer

Jahangiri Darwaza

Answer

Ranjit Singh Darwaza

Answer

Ahani Darwaza

Answer

Amiri Darwaza