Which of the following statement is incorrect with reference of Indian Art and Architecture?

The most notable achievements of the Pallava rulers were the rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram and the temples of Kanchipuram.

The beginning of Indian architecture can be traced back to the advent of Buddhism in India.

In central India, the Paramara rulers built a magnificent temple complex at Khajuraho.

The most notable achievements of the Pallava rulers were the rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram and the temples of Kanchipuram.

The Indo-Saracenic architecture combined the features of Hindu, Islamic and western elements.

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding noted Indian classical dancer, Mrinalini Sarabhai?

She was the founder of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

She married the Indian physicist Vikram Sarabhai

She was educated at Shantiniketan under the guidance of abindranath Tagore

She has been awarded by the Indian government with the national civilian awards Padma Vibhushan in 1992.

1.	Which of the following statement is incorrect with reference of Indian Art and Architecture?
A.	The beginning of Indian architecture can be traced back to the advent of Buddhism in India.
B.	In central India, the Paramara rulers built a magnificent temple complex at Khajuraho.
C.	The most notable achievements of the Pallava rulers were the rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram and the temples of Kanchipuram.
D.	The Indo-Saracenic architecture combined the features of Hindu, Islamic and western elements.
Answer» C. The most notable achievements of the Pallava rulers were the rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram and the temples of Kanchipuram.

2.	Which of the following statements regarding cultural activities, in India, in 18th century, are correct? 1. Decline in the Mughal architecture and painting. 2. Decline in music. 3. Vigorous growth in Urdu poetry. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1,2, and 3
Answer» D. 1,2, and 3

3.	Consider the following statements regarding bead art in India: 1. It was prevalent in the era of Harappan Civilization. 2. Only precious stones are used to make beads. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

4.	Which of the following are stringed instruments? 1. Sitar 2. Pakhawaj 3. Santoor 4. Mridangam 5. Sarangi Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.	1, 2 and 3 only
B.	1, 3, 4 and 5 only
C.	2, 3, 4 and 5 only
D.	1, 3 and 5 only
Answer» E.

5.	Consider the following statements about Ajanta paintings: 1. Both tempera and fresco techniques have been used in making of paintings. 2. Most of the paintings depict scenes related to the life of Buddha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2

6.	Which of the following statements is not correct regarding noted Indian classical dancer, Mrinalini Sarabhai?
A.	She was the founder of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts
B.	She married the Indian physicist Vikram Sarabhai
C.	She was educated at Shantiniketan under the guidance of abindranath Tagore
D.	She has been awarded by the Indian government with the national civilian awards Padma Vibhushan in 1992.
Answer» E.

7.	The Kailasanatha temple at Kanchi and the Shore temple at Mamallapuram remain the finest examples of the early structural temples of the:
A.	Satavahanas
B.	Rashtrakutas
C.	Pallavas
D.	Chalukyas
Answer» D. Chalukyas

8.	Consider the following pairs: Temple Location 1. Chennakeshava : Gujarat 2. Meenakshi Sundareshvara : Karnataka 3. SuryaMandir : Odisha Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	3 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only

9.	With reference to Indo - Islamic Architecture, consider the following pairs: Architecture Built By 1. Adhai din-ka-jhonpra Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak 2. Sidi Sayyid Mosque Muzaffar Shah III 3. Gol Gumbaz Muhammad Adil Shah Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A.	1 and 3 only
B.	1 only
C.	3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 1 only

10.	Consider the following statements regarding the Bharatnatyam Dance: 1. Abhinaya Darpana is one of the main sources for the study of the technique and grammar of body movement in Bharatnatyam Dance. 2. Ekaharya is an essential feature of this dance. 3. The first item in this dance is the al arippu, literally meaning - to adorn with flowers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

11.	Consider the following statements regarding Indian culture: 1. Gita Govinda is a work composed by Jayadeva. 2. Ananda Tandava is one of the seven basic types of Tandava. 3. Lasya is a dance in response to the male energy of the cosmic dance of Tandava. Choose the correct answer using code given below:
A.	1 only
B.	1 and 2 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.