The question asks to identify the ancient Indian ruler who held the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta', and 'Gunabhara'. This requires knowledge of the epithets and achievements of prominent South Indian rulers, particularly from the Pallava dynasty.
Correct Option: A) Mahendravarman I was a Pallava king who ruled in the 7th century CE. He was a great patron of art and architecture, initiating rock-cut cave temples. He was also a scholar and playwright, known for his satirical play 'Mattavilasa Prahasana'. His various talents and interests led him to adopt several titles, including 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta', and 'Gunabhara'.
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding Tyagaraja and Annamacharya in the context of Indian cultural history. We need to evaluate each statement individually based on historical facts about these Carnatic composers.
B) 2 and 4 only. Statements 2 and 4 are correct, while statements 1 and 3 are incorrect.
The question asks to identify common features between Ajanta and Mahabalipuram from the given statements. We need to evaluate each statement individually based on historical and architectural facts.
Evaluate Statement 1: Both were built in the same period.
Evaluate Statement 2: Both belong to the same religious denomination.
Evaluate Statement 3: Both have rock-cut monuments.
Based on the evaluation, only statement 3 is correct.
Correct Option: B) 3 only
The question asks to identify the correct description of Kalamkari painting. This requires knowledge of Indian art forms, specifically the characteristics and geographical origin of Kalamkari.
A) a hand-painted cotton textile in South India. This accurately describes Kalamkari painting, which is a traditional art form of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textiles originating from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in South India.
The question asks about the taxation system under Krishna Deva Raya of the Vijayanagar Empire. We need to evaluate two statements regarding land tax and industry tax.
Correct Option: C) Both 1 and 2
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the cultural history of medieval India, specifically focusing on the Siddhas of the Tamil region and the Lingayats of the Kannada region. We need to evaluate each statement based on historical facts about these religious movements.
C) Both 1 and 2 are correct. Both statements accurately describe key characteristics of the Siddha and Lingayat movements in medieval India.