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Which of the following statements about the Amaravati School of Art is/are correct? 1. It primarily used red sandstone for its sculptures. 2. It developed under the patronage of the Satavahana and Ikshvaku dynasties. 3. Its art is characterized by dynamic narrative reliefs and slender figures. 4. The Buddha was exclusively represented in anthropomorphic form from its inception. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2easy

Consider the following pairs: 1. Amaravati School: Krishna River Valley 2. Mathura School: Gandhara Region 3. Gandhara School: Yamuna River Valley Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Q3medium

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of Amaravati sculptures?

Q4medium

The Amaravati School of Art shows significant influence on the Buddhist art of which of the following regions?

Q5easy

Which of the following archaeological figures is credited with the first systematic survey of the Amaravati stupa?