91. Whose verses are found in the Sikh holy scripture, Adi Granth?
[A] Ramananda
[B] Guru Nanak
[C] Tulsidas
[D] Kabir
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Correct Answer: D [Kabir]
Notes:
Kabir was one of the most famous disciples of Ramananda. He was a 15th century Bhakti poet and saint. His verses are found in the Sikh holy scripture called Adi Granth.
92. Which of the following saints founded the Sabiri branch of Chisti order?
[A] Makhdurn Alauddin Ali
[B] Abdul Quddus Gangohi
[C] Muhibbullah Allahabadi
[D] Salim Chishti
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Correct Answer: A [Makhdurn Alauddin Ali ]
Notes:
Makhdurn Alauddin Ali Sabir was a close relative of Fariduddin Masud also known as Baba Farid Ganj-i Shakar. He tried to revive the Chisti order in northern India. This is known as the Sabiri branch.
93. Jahangir was born as a special blessing received by Akbar from which of the following saint?
[A] Abdul Quddus Gangohi
[B] Makhdurn Alauddin Ali
[C] Salim Chishti
[D] Muhibbullah Allahabadi
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Correct Answer: C [Salim Chishti]
Notes:
According to historical records, the Mughal prince Salim, who later came to be known as Jahangir, was born as a special blessing received by Akbar from the saint Salim Chishti. In gratitude, Akbar built a magnificent city in Sikri and shifted his capital there.
94. The early Qadiris formed their hospices in the Deccan, under the patronage of the which of the following Bahmani sultan?
[A] Firoz Shah Bahmani
[B] Ahmed Shah Wali Bahmani
[C] Ala-ud-Din Ahmed Shah Bahmani
[D] Nizam Shah Bahmani
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Correct Answer: C [Ala-ud-Din Ahmed Shah Bahmani]
Notes:
The Qadiris were orthodox Sufis and also zealously followed the Shariah law. The early Qadiris formed their hospices in the Deccan, under the patronage of the Bahmani sultan, Ala-ud-Din Ahmed Shah Bahmani.
95. Which of the following monuments reflects the Indo-Saracenic architecture?
1) Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai
2) Madras High court Building
3) Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Indo-Saracenic, also known as Indo-Gothic, was a revival architectural style mostly used by British architects in India in the later 19th century. Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, Madras High court Building, and Victoria Memorial, Kolkata are some of the finest examples.
96. Which of the following was the first region in India to saw the emergence of synthetic style?
[A] Madras Presidency
[B] Kolkata Presidency
[C] Bombay Presidency
[D] Rajputana
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Correct Answer: A [Madras Presidency]
Notes:
The British East India Company had firmly established its political dominion in India in the second half of the 18th century. A synthetic style was born in which the Indian artists imitated the English style of paintings. Madras Presidency was the first region in India to saw the emergence of such style.
97. The British setup schools in which of the following major cities to train the Indian artists in Western Techniques?
1) Bombay
2) Agra
3) Madras
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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
In order to train the Indian artists in Western Techniques, the Britishers set up schools in the major cities such as Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras. Artists, who graduated from these schools or those who deployed the techniques taught in these schools, were called Company School artists.
98. Which of the following statements are correct about the company school of architecture?
1) Company style is a hybrid Indo-European style of paintings.
2) A combination of traditional elements from Rajput and Mughal painting blended with Western treatment.
3) Paintings reflecting the Indian miniature tradition were usually small while those portraying the natural history paintings of plants and birds were significantly large.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following were the features of the Company School of Architecture.
1) Company style is a hybrid Indo-European style of paintings.
2) A combination of traditional elements from Rajput and Mughal painting blended with Western treatment.
3) Paintings reflecting the Indian miniature tradition were usually small while those portraying the natural history paintings of plants and birds were significantly large.
99. Which of the following subjects were included in the Company school of art?
1) Landscapes and views of nature
2) Monuments
3) Indian People, dancers, fairs and festivals, and costumes.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The subjects included in the company school of art were:
1) Landscapes and views of nature
2) Monuments – The Delhi paintings especially had Mughal monuments as subject matter.
3) Indian People, dancers, fairs and festivals, and costumes.
4) Figures of different castes and trades.
100. At which of the following centres of the Company art, the artists used Ivory as base for paintings?
[A] Calcutta
[B] Madras
[C] Benaras
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [Delhi]
Notes:
The major centres of the Company school of art were Calcutta and Madras, Patna, Benaras and later Delhi. The subjects of the Delhi paintings were the Mughal monuments. Delhi company style painting is also special as the artists used the Ivory as a base for paintings.
