Question

Choose the correct chronological order according to their creation. A. Kiratarjuniya (rock-cut relief), Mamallapuram B. Nataki (Image on buttress of wall), Neminatha Temple (Rajasthan) C. Dipa Lakshmi (Brass), Baroda Museum D. Mukhalinga (Nimad), Nagpur Museum E. Bust of Yogini, 64 Yogini Temple, Bheragat Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, E, D, B, C
• B. B, D, C, E, A
• C. C, A, B, E, D
• D. E, C, A, D, B

Hint:

Remember the chronology of these Indian sculptures: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Kiratarjuniya} &\rightarrow \text{Pallava (7th Century)}, \text{Bust of Yogini} &\rightarrow \text{10th Century}, \text{Mukhalinga} &\rightarrow \text{10th--11th Century}, \text{Nataki} &\rightarrow \text{Jain Temple (15th Century)}, \text{Dipa Lakshmi} &\rightarrow \text{Later Brass Tradition}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Pallava $\rightarrow$ Yogini $\rightarrow$ Mukhalinga $\rightarrow$ Jain $\rightarrow$ Dipa Lakshmi.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The given sculptures and monuments belong to different historical periods of Indian art. Their chronological order can be determined from their approximate dates of creation. Approximate chronology:
• Kiratarjuniya (Mamallapuram) -- Pallava Period, 7\textsuperscript{th} century CE.
• Bust of Yogini, 64 Yogini Temple, Bheraghat -- 10\textsuperscript{th} century CE.
• Mukhalinga (Nimad) -- Early Medieval Period, around 10\textsuperscript{th}--11\textsuperscript{th} century CE.
• Nataki, Neminatha Temple (Rajasthan) -- Medieval Jain Temple, 15\textsuperscript{th} century CE.
• Dipa Lakshmi (Brass) -- Later Medieval/Modern decorative bronze sculpture.

Step 1: Arrange the artworks from earliest to latest. \[ \boxed{ \text{Kiratarjuniya} \rightarrow \text{Bust of Yogini} \rightarrow \text{Mukhalinga} \rightarrow \text{Nataki} \rightarrow \text{Dipa Lakshmi} } \]

Step 2: Match with the given letters. \[ \begin{aligned} \text{Kiratarjuniya} &\rightarrow A, \text{Bust of Yogini} &\rightarrow E, \text{Mukhalinga} &\rightarrow D, \text{Nataki} &\rightarrow B, \text{Dipa Lakshmi} &\rightarrow C. \end{aligned} \] Thus, \[ \boxed{A,\ E,\ D,\ B,\ C} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \]