Art and Culture
2015
Indian Architecture
Ancient Architecture
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
A.Pashupati Seal
C.Buddha Image at Sanchi
D.Ajanta Cave Paintings
B.Jain Tirthankara Image
Correct Answer: Option A
The Pashupati Seal from the Indus Valley Civilization (circa 2500 BCE) is the earliest among the given options.
The other options are from later periods:
- Jain Tirthankara images are generally dated later than the Indus Valley Civilization.
- Buddha images at Sanchi appeared during the Mauryan and subsequent periods.
- Ajanta Cave Paintings belong to the Gupta and post-Gupta periods.
Hence, the Pashupati Seal is the earliest.
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