Question

45. Match the following

i) Hoysala Art 1) Mysore, Karnataka

ii) Pala School of art 2) Madurai, Tamil Nadu

iii) Nayaka School of art 3) Bengal

• A. a) I-1, II-2, III-3
• B. b) I-1, II-3, III-2
• C. c) I-2, II-1, III-3
• D. d) I-3, II-2, III-1

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) I-1, II-3, III-2

45 Ans B

Explanation:

● Hoysala School of Art main features.

– Multiple shrines

– Central pillared halls

– Decoration through sculptures

– Eg: Belur, Halebedu, Sringeri

● Pala school of art

– Pala and Sena dynasty promoted this art.

– This school is influenced by both Hindus and Buddist.

– “Bangla roof” unique feature – sloping roof

● Nayaka School of art

– Also called Madurai school

– Presence of huge corridors/Prakarans

– largestgopurams.

– Eg: Meenakshi Temple