MCQs on “The Influence of Religion on Indian Art and Culture”

1. Which of the following is a significant feature of Buddhist art in India?

• A) Minarets
• B) Stupas
• C) Gopurams
• D) Domes
  Answer: B) Stupas

2. The frescoes of Ajanta Caves are primarily associated with which religion?

• A) Hinduism
• B) Jainism
• C) Buddhism
• D) Islam
  Answer: C) Buddhism

3. The Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur is dedicated to which deity?

• A) Vishnu
• B) Shiva
• C) Durga
• D) Ganesha
  Answer: B) Shiva

4. Which emperor is known for promoting the construction of Buddhist stupas?

• A) Ashoka
• B) Akbar
• C) Chandragupta
• D) Harsha
  Answer: A) Ashoka

5. The Dilwara Temples are associated with which religion?

• A) Hinduism
• B) Jainism
• C) Buddhism
• D) Sikhism
  Answer: B) Jainism

6. The art form of Madhubani painting is inspired by which cultural tradition?

• A) Islamic
• B) Buddhist
• C) Hindu
• D) Tribal
  Answer: C) Hindu

7. The “Kandariya Mahadeva Temple” is an example of which architectural style?

• A) Dravidian
• B) Nagara
• C) Vesara
• D) Indo-Islamic
  Answer: B) Nagara

8. Which of the following is NOT an element of Islamic architecture in India?

• A) Calligraphy
• B) Jali work
• C) Shikhara
• D) Minarets
  Answer: C) Shikhara

9. The Sanchi Stupa is located in which Indian state?

• A) Maharashtra
• B) Bihar
• C) Madhya Pradesh
• D) Uttar Pradesh
  Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh

10. The concept of “Nataraja” in Indian art represents which deity?

• A) Brahma
• B) Vishnu
• C) Shiva
• D) Krishna
  Answer: C) Shiva

11. The “Gandhara School of Art” is known for the influence of which culture?

• A) Persian
• B) Greek
• C) Chinese
• D) Indian
  Answer: B) Greek

12. The Sun Temple at Konark is an example of which architectural style?

• A) Nagara
• B) Dravidian
• C) Vesara
• D) Indo-Gothic
  Answer: A) Nagara

13. The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is primarily associated with which deity?

• A) Vishnu
• B) Meenakshi (Parvati)
• C) Lakshmi
• D) Saraswati
  Answer: B) Meenakshi (Parvati)

14. Which Mughal emperor commissioned the Taj Mahal?

• A) Akbar
• B) Jahangir
• C) Shah Jahan
• D) Aurangzeb
  Answer: C) Shah Jahan

15. The “Bhakti Movement” had a profound influence on which aspect of Indian culture?

• A) Architecture
• B) Sculpture
• C) Music and Literature
• D) Painting
  Answer: C) Music and Literature

16. The “Panchatantra” is a classic example of literary works associated with which tradition?

• A) Buddhist
• B) Jain
• C) Hindu
• D) Islamic
  Answer: C) Hindu

17. Which art form is closely associated with the Vaishnavite tradition?

• A) Madhubani Painting
• B) Tanjore Painting
• C) Warli Art
• D) Pattachitra
  Answer: D) Pattachitra

18. “Qutub Minar” is a monument influenced by which religion?

• A) Hinduism
• B) Buddhism
• C) Islam
• D) Jainism
  Answer: C) Islam

19. The “Ellora Caves” feature monuments dedicated to which religions?

• A) Hinduism and Jainism
• B) Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
• C) Buddhism and Jainism
• D) Hinduism and Islam
  Answer: B) Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism

20. “Kathak” as a dance form is associated with which religious tradition?

• A) Hinduism
• B) Islam
• C) Both Hinduism and Islam
• D) Buddhism
  Answer: C) Both Hinduism and Islam

21. Which Indian state is famous for its “Chhau Dance,” influenced by religious epics?

• A) West Bengal
• B) Odisha
• C) Jharkhand
• D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above

22. “Jataka Tales” are a collection of stories associated with which religion?

• A) Jainism
• B) Hinduism
• C) Buddhism
• D) Sikhism
  Answer: C) Buddhism

23. The “Gopuram” is a key feature of temples from which architectural style?

• A) Dravidian
• B) Nagara
• C) Vesara
• D) Islamic
  Answer: A) Dravidian

24. “Kalighat Paintings” originated in which Indian state?

• A) Rajasthan
• B) Gujarat
• C) West Bengal
• D) Tamil Nadu
  Answer: C) West Bengal

25. “Sufism” has influenced which aspect of Indian art and culture?

• A) Classical Dance
• B) Folk Music
• C) Sufi Poetry and Music
• D) Temple Architecture
  Answer: C) Sufi Poetry and Music

26. The “Ratha” temples at Mahabalipuram were constructed under which dynasty?

• A) Maurya
• B) Pallava
• C) Chola
• D) Gupta
  Answer: B) Pallava

27. The “Bhagavata Purana” inspired the development of which Indian dance form?

• A) Kathakali
• B) Bharatanatyam
• C) Manipuri
• D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above

28. “Phulkari” embroidery is traditionally associated with which Indian region?

• A) Gujarat
• B) Punjab
• C) Rajasthan
• D) Odisha
  Answer: B) Punjab

29. “Ragamala Paintings” are inspired by which cultural element?

• A) Religious Texts
• B) Musical Ragas
• C) Historical Events
• D) Folk Tales
  Answer: B) Musical Ragas

30. The “Lotus Temple” in Delhi is a place of worship for followers of which religion?

• A) Hinduism
• B) Buddhism
• C) Bahá’í Faith
• D) Jainism
  Answer: C) Bahá’í Faith