Q1 · medium · AI-verified
The 'Virupaksha Temple' at Hampi, built by the Chalukyas and later patronized by the Vijayanagara rulers, is dedicated to which deity?
- Surya
- Shiva
- Vishnu
- Brahma
Q2 · hard · AI-verified
The 'Ragamala' paintings combine which two art forms?
- Poetry and sculpture
- Dance and architecture
- Literature and calligraphy
- Music and painting
Q3 · hard · AI-verified
Which of the following statements about the Ajanta cave paintings is/are correct?
1. The paintings primarily belong to the Hinayana phase of Buddhism
2. The Bodhisattva Padmapani in Cave 1 is considered one of the finest examples of Indian wall painting
3. The paintings use the fresco-secco technique exclusively
4. Cave 16 contains the famous 'Dying Princess' painting
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 4 only
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2 and 4 only
Q4 · medium · AI-verified
Which of the following classical music traditions uses the 'Mridangam' as its primary percussion instrument?
- Carnatic music
- Hindustani music
- Dhrupad
- Thumri
Q5 · hard · AI-verified
Which Mughal emperor is credited with the synthesis of Persian and Indian musical traditions that led to the development of Hindustani classical music?
- Akbar
- Humayun
- Aurangzeb
- Shah Jahan