Famous Sculptures and Carvings of India
This quiz tests your knowledge about the famous sculptures and carvings of India. These iconic artworks are a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of India.
Questions
Which of these is a famous rock-cut cave temple in Maharashtra, India, known for its intricate carvings and sculptures?
- Ajanta Caves
- Ellora Caves
- Elephanta Caves
- Kailasa Temple
The iconic monolithic statue of Gomateshwara Bahubali in Karnataka, India, is carved out of a single block of granite. What is its approximate height?
- 18 meters
- 24 meters
- 30 meters
- 36 meters
The Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha, India, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its intricate carvings and sculptures. What is the primary deity worshipped in this temple?
- Lord Vishnu
- Lord Shiva
- Lord Brahma
- Goddess Durga
The monolithic statue of Lord Shiva known as the 'Trilokinath' is located in which state of India?
- Uttarakhand
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Sikkim
The famous 'Dancing Girl' bronze statue from the Indus Valley Civilization is believed to have been created around which period?
- 2500 BC
- 1500 BC
- 500 BC
- 1000 AD
Which of these is a famous group of rock-cut cave temples in Tamil Nadu, India, known for their exquisite sculptures and paintings?
- Ajanta Caves
- Ellora Caves
- Mahabalipuram Caves
- Badami Caves
The monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India, is considered one of the tallest Jain statues in the world. What is its approximate height?
- 18 meters
- 24 meters
- 30 meters
- 36 meters
The famous 'Yakshi' statue from the Mauryan period is believed to have been created around which century?
- 3rd century BC
- 2nd century BC
- 1st century BC
- 1st century AD
Which of these is a famous group of rock-cut cave temples in Maharashtra, India, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Buddhist themes?
- Ajanta Caves
- Ellora Caves
- Elephanta Caves
- Kailasa Temple
The monolithic statue of Lord Shiva known as the 'Nataraja' is considered one of the most iconic representations of the Hindu god. In which state of India is this statue located?
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
The famous 'Dancing Shiva' bronze statue from the Chola period is believed to have been created around which century?
- 10th century AD
- 11th century AD
- 12th century AD
- 13th century AD
Which of these is a famous group of rock-cut cave temples in Madhya Pradesh, India, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Hindu and Jain themes?
- Ajanta Caves
- Ellora Caves
- Elephanta Caves
- Udayagiri Caves
The monolithic statue of Lord Vishnu known as the 'Ulagalantha Perumal' is located in which state of India?
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
Which of these is a famous group of rock-cut cave temples in Andhra Pradesh, India, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Buddhist themes?
- Ajanta Caves
- Ellora Caves
- Elephanta Caves
- Borra Caves
The famous 'Lion Capital of Ashoka' is believed to have been created around which century?
- 3rd century BC
- 2nd century BC
- 1st century BC
- 1st century AD