Question

Match List I with List II.

Choose the correct answer from the options below :

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

Hint:

Logic Tip: Indus seals = steatite and Tamil bronze traditions are strongly connected with Krishna imagery.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Different Indian sculptural traditions used distinctive materials according to regional artistic practices.

Step 1:
Indus Valley seals were commonly made of: \[ Steatite \] Thus: \[ A \rightarrow III \]

Step 2:
Bharhut railings were carved in: \[ Beige Sandstone \] Thus: \[ B \rightarrow IV \]

Step 3:
This sculpture is associated with: \[ Reddish Brown Sandstone \] Thus: \[ C \rightarrow I \]

Step 4:
South Indian Krishna sculptures of this type are often cast in: \[ Bronze \] Thus: \[ D \rightarrow II \] Therefore, the correct matching is: \[ A-III,\; B-IV,\; C-I,\; D-II \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(1) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II}} \]