| Famous work of sculpture | Site |
| 1) A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below | Ajanta |
| 2) A huge image of varaha avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he resues Goddess Earth form the deep and Chaotic waters, sculpted on rock | Mount Abu |
| 3) "Arjuna's Penance"/ "Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders | Mamallapuram |
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of famous sculptures and their sites from Indian art history. We need to evaluate each pair based on historical and archaeological knowledge.
C) 1 and 3 only. Based on the evaluation, Pair 1 (Ajanta) and Pair 3 (Mamallapuram) are correctly matched, while Pair 2 (Mount Abu) is incorrectly matched.
The question asks to identify which of the given historical places are known for mural paintings. We need to evaluate each option based on its historical and artistic significance regarding mural paintings.
Based on this analysis, both Ajanta Caves and Lepakshi Temple are known for mural paintings.
B) 1 and 2 only. Both Ajanta Caves and Lepakshi Temple are celebrated for their significant mural paintings.
The question asks to identify what Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara refer to in the context of Indian culture and history. This requires knowledge of Indian art and architecture.
C) Three main styles of Indian temple architecture
The Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara are indeed the three predominant styles of temple architecture that evolved in different parts of the Indian subcontinent. The Nagara style is characteristic of North Indian temples, typically featuring a curvilinear shikhara (tower). The Dravida style is found in South Indian temples, distinguished by its pyramidal multi-storeyed vimana (tower) and elaborate gopurams (gateway towers). The Vesara style is a hybrid style, combining elements of both Nagara and Dravida styles, and is primarily seen in the Deccan region, particularly under the Chalukyas and Hoysalas.
The question asks to identify "Kalaripayattu" in the context of India's culture and tradition. This requires knowledge of various cultural practices, particularly those originating from South India.
D) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of south India.
Kalaripayattu is indeed an ancient martial art form that originated in Kerala, a southern state of India. It is considered one of the oldest fighting systems in existence and is still practiced today, making it a living tradition.
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of terms and their descriptions from the context of Indian history. We need to evaluate each pair individually based on historical facts.
D) 1 and 3
Based on the evaluation, Pair 1 and Pair 3 are correctly matched, while Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. Therefore, the correct option is D.
| List I | List II |
| 1) Garba | Gujarat |
| 2) Mohiniattam | Odisha |
| 3 Yakshagana | Karnataka |
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of dance forms and their associated states. This requires knowledge of the origin and prevalence of various Indian classical and folk dance forms.
C) 1 and 3 only. Based on the analysis, Garba is from Gujarat (correct) and Yakshagana is from Karnataka (correct). Mohiniattam is from Kerala, not Odisha (incorrect).