Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. 

LIST-I		LIST-II
A.	Indus Valley Civilization (Sindhughat Sabhyata)	I.	Stupa & Stambha
B.	Mauryan Period	II.	Bronze Statue of Dancing Girl
C.	Chola Period	III.	Seven Pagodas
D.	Pallava Period	IV.	Bronze Sculpture of Nataraja Shiva

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

Hint:

The Dancing Girl belongs to the Indus Valley Civilization, while the Nataraja bronze image became the symbol of Chola art.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Different historical periods of Indian civilization are associated with distinctive art and architecture. Each dynasty or civilization contributed uniquely to:
• Sculpture,
• Temple architecture,
• Metal casting,
• Religious monuments.

Step 1: Matching Sindhughati Civilization. The Indus Valley Civilization is famous for: \[ \text{Bronze statue of the dancing girl} \] Thus: \[ A \rightarrow II \]

Step 2: Matching Mauryan Period. Mauryan art is famous for:
• Ashokan pillars,
• Stupas,
• Polished stone architecture. Therefore: \[ B \rightarrow I \]

Step 3: Matching Chola Period. The Chola dynasty became world famous for: \[ \text{Bronze sculpture of Nataraja Shiva} \] Hence: \[ C \rightarrow IV \]

Step 4: Matching Pallava Period. The Pallava rulers are associated with: \[ \text{Shore temples and Pagoda architecture} \] Thus: \[ D \rightarrow III \]

Step 5: Selecting the correct option. The final matching becomes: \[ A-II,\; B-I,\; C-IV,\; D-III \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (C)}} \]