Question

Famous sculptures created in concrete by kanayi kunhiraman
(A) A river carries its past
(B) Lust
(C) The conch
(D) Sagarakanyaka
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (B) and (C) only
• (A) and (B) only
• (C) and (D) only
• (D) and (A) only

Hint:

When you think of Kanayi Kunhiraman and concrete, think of the beaches of Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala's capital), where his famous "Mermaid" and "Conch" sculptures are major landmarks.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Determine Kanayi Kunhiraman's primary works and their materials. He is known for large outdoor concrete sculptures.
Step 2: Evaluate the provided choices.

(C) The Conch (Shankum): A large concrete sculpture at Veli Tourist Village, Thiruvananthapuram.
(D) Sagarakanyaka (The Mermaid): A large, 35m concrete sculpture at Shankumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram.
Both (C) and (D) are well-known, large concrete works by the artist. (A) and (B) are not major concrete sculptures by him.
Step 3: Select the correct combination. The answer is (C) and (D).