Sculpture and Carving — Prelims Questions

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

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?

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

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?

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