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Post-Mauryan Period (Part-II)

📆 October 3, 2024

Total Questions: 34

31. The art style which combines Indian and Greek feature is called - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008, 1993]

Correct Answer: (c) Gandhara
Solution:Gandhara is noted for the distinctive Gandhara style of Buddhist art, which was developed from the merger of Greek, Syrian, Persian and Indian artistic influences. It flourished during the Saka and Kushan era. It is also known as Greco-buddhist, Indo-Greek or Greco-Roman, as the subject of the art was only Buddha.

32. The Gandhara School of art is the synthesis of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (d) Indian and Greek Art
Solution:Gandhara is noted for the distinctive Gandhara style of Buddhist art, which was developed from the merger of Greek, Syrian, Persian and Indian artistic influences. It flourished during the Saka and Kushan era. It is also known as Greco-buddhist, Indo-Greek or Greco-Roman, as the subject of the art was only Buddha.

33. Which one of the following sculptures invariably used green schist as the medium ? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (d) Gandhara sculptures
Solution:Gandhara sculptures invariably used green schist as the medium. Their sculptures were invariably influenced by Greek sculpture.

These are unique style of Buddhist art that originated in the Gandhara region of the Indian Sub continent. These are known for their blend of Indian & western Art and their distinct Buddha Statue and relief sculptures.

34. With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order ? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (a) Greeks-Sakas-Kushanas
Solution:Concerning the invaders in ancient India, the correct chronological order is Greeks (326 BC; Alexander) - Sakas (Ceythians -1st century BC) - Kushans (1st century AD).
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