Question

Match List-I with List-II. 

LIST-I (Iconographical Form)	LIST-II (Posture)
A. Samabhanga	I. Bend one knee with straight standing
B. Abhanga	II. Straight standing
C. Tribhanga	III. Threefold bent position of standing
D. Atibhanga	IV. Three or more limbs in movement

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• C. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Hint:

Samabhanga means straight posture, Abhanga means slight bend, Tribhanga means three bends, and Atibhanga means strong movement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
In Indian iconography, standing postures are important for identifying sculptural forms. Samabhanga, Abhanga, Tribhanga, and Atibhanga represent different degrees of body bending.

Step 1: Match Samabhanga.
Samabhanga means equal balance or straight standing posture. So, \[ A \rightarrow II \]

Step 2: Match Abhanga.
Abhanga means slight bend, generally one knee is bent while the body remains mostly straight. So, \[ B \rightarrow I \]

Step 3: Match Tribhanga.
Tribhanga means three bends in the body. So, \[ C \rightarrow III \]

Step 4: Match Atibhanga.
Atibhanga shows more dramatic movement involving three or more limbs. So, \[ D \rightarrow IV \] Thus, the correct matching is: \[ A-II,\ B-I,\ C-III,\ D-IV \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \]