History · Ancient Indian Art and Architecture
Which of the following statements are correct regarding ancient Indian art and sculptures? A. The cave temple of Sittannavasal in Pudukottai contains fine paintings from the time of the Pallava king Mahendravarman I. B. A copper image of Buddha was erected at Bodh-Gaya in Bihar at the close of the 6th century. C. The Buddha figures in general can be classified under three main types, viz. sthanaka (standing), asana (seated), and sayana (recumbent). D. In some sculptures from Gandhara, Mathura, and Sarnath, the hair on Buddha's head is shown as curled, turning from right to left. E. In the Gandhara style, Buddha is usually shown with his right hand raised in abhaya mudra. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- 1A, D and E only
- 2A, C and E only✓
- 3C, D and E only
- 4A, C, D and E only
Correct answer
A, C and E only
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