UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-9

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    Consider the following statements.                                                    
    1. The material used in Mathura School of Art is red sandstone.                              
    2. An overwhelming majority of the image at Ajanta are those of Vishnu.                      
    3. The Elephanta rock-cut caves belong to the period of the Rashtrakutas.                        
    Which of the statements) given above is/are incorrect?                                  

    A)  Only 1 

    B)  Only 2            

    C)  1 and 3           

    D)  All of these     

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Rashtrakutas are the last claimants to the creation of the elephanta rock-cut cave, approximated to the early 7th to late 8th century. The Cave temple on the island of elephants near Bombay were built by Rashtrakuta rulers. The material used in Mathura School of Art is white marked red sandstone. An overwhelming majority of the image at Ajanta are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, with figures of the Buddha religious art, with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales.


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