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Prelims 2026

3 questions
History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

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2026 · Q6

Prelims 2026, question 6: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :

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History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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Sculpture, Painting and Iconography · Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions
Related topics:
Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

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2026 · Q12

Prelims 2026, question 12: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography ?

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History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Sculpture, Painting and Iconography · Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage
Related topics:
Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage

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2026 · Q14

Prelims 2026, question 14: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct ? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size. 3. The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2019

1 question
History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Mughal portrait painting · Sculpture, Painting and Iconography
Related topics:
Mughal Empire and Administration

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2019 · Q17

Prelims 2019, question 17: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

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Prelims 2018

1 question
History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Sculpture, Painting and Iconography · Art & Culture
Related topics:
Regional Art Forms and Cultural Exchange

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2018 · Q42

Prelims 2018, question 42: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the

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Prelims 2017

1 question
History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Sculpture, Painting and Iconography · Art & Culture
Related topics:
Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites

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2017 · Q69

Prelims 2017, question 69: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at

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Prelims 2015

1 question
History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyEasy
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Sculpture, Painting and Iconography
Related topics:
Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage · Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites
2015 · Q54

Prelims 2015, question 54: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

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Prelims 2014

1 question
History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyMedium
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Sculpture, Painting and Iconography
Related topics:
Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites
2014 · Q85

Prelims 2014, question 85: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs : Famous work of sculpture : Site 1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below : Ajanta 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock : Mount Abu 3. “Arjuna’s Penance”/“Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders : Mamallapuram Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Prelims 2013

1 question
History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyEasy
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Sculpture, Painting and Iconography
Related topics:
Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites
2013 · Q57

Prelims 2013, question 57: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

Consider the following historical places : 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?

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Prelims 2012

1 question
History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyEasy
Question details
Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Sculpture, Painting and Iconography
Related topics:
Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions
2012 · Q72

Prelims 2012, question 72: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It symbolizes

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