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BPSC 2023 — Art & Culture Questions with Answers

All 6 Art & Culture previous-year questions from BPSC 2023, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Ancient Indian Art

   Write short notes on the following: Art and Architecture of Mauryan Period.

2. Q2.Ancient Indian Painting

   Write short notes on the following: Cave Paintings of Eastern India in Ancient Period.

3. Q3.Ancient Indian Art

   The sculptures in the temple of Deogarh near Jhansi and the Garhwa temple near Allahabad are important remnants of which art style?

   • a)Gupta art
   • b)Rashtrakuta art
   • c)Mauryan art
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
4. Q4.World Heritage Sites

   Which of the following has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in the year 2022?

   • a)Astronomical Observatory at Langat Singh College
   • b)Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
   • c)Archaeological site of Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
5. Q5.World Heritage Sites

   Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • a)Qutb Minar
   • b)Red Fort
   • c)India Gate
   • d)None of the above

   Explanation: Qutb Minar and Red Fort are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi. India Gate is a prominent war memorial but is not designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

6. Q6.Paintings

   The painting of 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' is located at

   • a)Bagh
   • b)Ellora
   • c)Ajanta
   • d)Badami

   Explanation: The renowned painting of 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' is a masterpiece of Indian art, prominently featured in Cave 1 of the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra.