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Q75 (NDA-I/2011) History & Culture › Art & Architecture › Indian sculpture traditions Answer Verified

Which one among the following statements is not correct ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: B
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Statement 2 is incorrect because rich carving, elaborate ornamentation, and complex symbolism were indeed defining features of the Gandhara School of Art. The school is characterized by life-like statues of Buddha and the use of rich carving [t8]. It blended Greco-Roman elements with Indian features, incorporating motifs like vine scrolls, cherubs bearing garlands, and centaurs [c1][t7]. Statement 1 is correct as the school originated under Indo-Greek influence but flourished under Kushan patronage, particularly Kanishka [c1][c2][t2]. Statement 3 is accurate as Graeco-Roman architectural styles influenced Buddhist structures, including the depiction of Buddha in graceful garments inspired by Greek traditions [c2][t7]. Statement 4 is correct because the Amaravati School, which flourished in the Krishna-Godavari valley under the Satavahanas, predominantly used white or greenish-white limestone, often referred to as white marble in historical descriptions [t3][t5].

Sources

  1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 6: The Age of Reorganisation > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 137
  2. [2] https://www.britannica.com/art/Gandhara-art
  3. [3] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 6: Polity and Society in Post-Mauryan Period > Art and Literature > p. 82
  4. [4] https://cec.nic.in/webpath/curriculum/Module/FART/Paper22/10/downloads/script.pdf
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