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41.
What is the primary material used for the construction of the Ajanta Caves?
A Brick
B Stone blocks
C Basalt cliff (rock-cut)
D Wood
42.
The Ajanta Caves were created during which period?
A Gupta period only
B Mauryan period only
C From 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE
D Medieval period
43.
The mural paintings in the Ajanta Caves primarily depict scenes from:
A The Ramayana
B The Mahabharata
C The Jataka tales (stories of Buddha's previous lives)
D The Puranas
44.
The Ajanta Caves are primarily known for their:
A Temple architecture
B Fortifications
C Rock-cut architecture and mural paintings
D Pillar inscriptions
45.
The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in which Indian state?
A Madhya Pradesh
B Maharashtra
C Andhra Pradesh
D Karnataka
46.
The traditional artists who create Pattachitra are known as:
A Sutradhars
B Chitrakaras
C Kumbhakars
D Vishwakarmas
47.
Traditionally, Pattachitra paintings are made using:
A Synthetic paints and canvas
B Natural pigments and specially prepared cloth
C Oil paints and paper
D Watercolours and wood
48.
Which Hindu deity is frequently depicted in Pattachitra paintings, especially those from Puri?
A Lord Shiva
B Lord Vishnu
C Lord Jagannath
D Lord Ganesha
49.
The name 'Pattachitra' is derived from Sanskrit words meaning:
A Stone carving
B Wood painting
C Cloth picture
D Metal art
50.
Pattachitra is a traditional cloth-based scroll painting originating from which Indian state?
A West Bengal
B Bihar
C Odisha
D Assam