Art and Architecture under Mughal

1

Akbar’s buildings at Fatehpur Sikri are famous for

A
Synthesis of trabeate and arcuate styles.
B
Construction of the first bulbous dome in India.
C
The use of marble on an extensive scale.
D
Frequent employment of Pietra Dura.
2

Which of the following statements regarding Mughal architecture are correct?

  1. The Mughal architecture was an amalgam of Islamic, Persian, and Indian architecture.
  2. Bulbous domes, slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners, large halls, massive vaulted gateways, delicate ornamentation and garden surroundings are the main features of Mughal architecture.
  3. The practice of putting up buildings entirely of marble and decorating the walls with human figures made of semi- precious stones started under Shah Jahan

Codes:

A
I and II
B
I and III
C
II and III
D
All of the above
3

Which among the following forts was not enriched by Shah Jahan with white marble fabric, series of palaces in contrast to red sandstone figures of his father and grandfaher?

A
Red For at Agra
B
Moti Masjid
C
Pearl Mosque
D
Panch Mahal
4

The Mughals made distinctive contri-bution in the field of painting. During their time, Painting received great patronage. In this regard, consider the following statements:

  1. Akbar created a separate department for paintings.
  2. The favourite subjects of paintings were flowers, animals, birds, buildings and natural objects.
  3. Mughal paintings reached their zenith during Jahangir’s reign.
  4. Mughal paintings were creation of more than one painter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
I, II and IV
B
II, III and IV
C
I, II and III
D
I, II, III and IV
5

Consider th e following statements on Mughal architecture:

  1. Pietra Dura were made use of surface decorations in the Mughal architecture.
  2. Lapis Lazuli was used in the interior walls or on canopies.
  3. Sarais were largely built on a simple square or rectangular structure. These Sarais were used to provide temporal accommodation to Kings during war periods.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

A
I and II only
B
II only
C
III only
D
I, II and III
6

Akbar’s buildings at Fatehpur Sikri are famous for

A
Synthesis of trabeate and arcuate styles.
B
Construction of the first bulbous dome in India.
C
The use of marble on an extensive scale.
D
Frequent employment of Pietra Dura.
7

The term Khanqah refers to

A
Tomb
B
Mosque
C
College of religious learning
D
Centre of Sufi Brotherhood.
8

Consider the following statements regarding of Mughal paintings in India

  1. They were mostly influenced by Persian style of painting
  2. Most of the paintings depict natural landscapes and king’s life in personal and in court
  3. Mughal Painting flourished during the reign of Aurangazeb
  4. Miniature painting is a prominent feature of Mughal painting

Which of the statements given above are CORRECT?

A
I, II and III
B
I and IV
C
I, II and IV
D
II and III
9

Which of the following statements is/are correct:

  1. Pahari, Kangra & Rajasthani school of Painting all three were influenced from Mughal Painting.
  2. Bani Thani depiction is associated with the Kisangarh school of painting.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
Both 1 & 2

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