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Sculpture and Carving — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 7 Mar 2026

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes the Gandhara school of art from the Mathura school of art?

Q2easy

Consider the following statements regarding Chola bronze sculptures: 1. They were primarily made using the lost-wax (cire-perdue) technique. 2. The Nataraja image is a prominent example of Chola bronze art. 3. These bronzes were mainly used as decorative pieces within the temple sanctum and rarely taken out. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

With reference to Gupta period sculpture, which of the following characteristics is most accurate?

Q4medium

Consider the following pairs: 1. Hoysala Temples : Chloritic Schist 2. Mauryan Pillars : Red Sandstone 3. Amaravati Stupa : White Marble Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Q5easy

Which of the following statements best describes the function of 'Dvarapalas' in Indian temple architecture?

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