Question

Match List-I with List-II: 

List-I		List-II
(A)	Sculpted bull of Rampurva pillar	(II)	Mauryan period
(B)	Arjuna's Penance	(I)	Pallava period
(C)	Stupa of Nagarjunakonda	(III)	Ikshavakus period
(D)	Deogarh Temple	(IV)	Gupta period

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

Hint:

Remember key periods and their associated art forms to quickly match such questions in the future.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Concept
Matching historical art pieces with their respective periods.

Step 2: Meaning
The question requires identifying the correct period for each listed artifact based on historical knowledge.

Step 3: Analysis
Let's analyze each option in List I and match it to its corresponding period in List II: A. Sculpted bull of Rampur pillar: This is an important sculpture from the Mauryan period, known for its grand architectural works. B. Arjuna's penance: This is a famous episode depicted in the Mahabharata and is associated with the Gupta period, known for its artistic achievements. C. Stupa of Nagarjunakonda: This stupa belongs to the Ikshavaku dynasty, which ruled during the 3rd century CE. D. Deogorh temple: The Deogorh temple is a well-known structure from the Pallava period. Now let's match these with List II: I. Pallava period II. Mauryan period III. Ikshavakus period IV. Gupta period Matching them correctly: A - II (Mauryan period) B - I (Pallava period) C - III (Ikshavaku period) D - IV (Gupta period) This matches with option B: A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV.

Step 4: Conclusion
The correct matching is as follows: A. Sculpted bull of Rampur pillar - II B. Arjuna's penance - I C. Stupa of Nagarjunakonda - III D. Deogorh temple - IV Final Answer: (B)