Identify the correct height of the famous sculpture 'Lion Capital' in cm -

Question

Select the right order of dynasties starting from the oldest to newer one with reference to history of Indians sculptures
(A) Maurya
(B) Sunga
(C) Nanda
(D) Gupta
(E) Pallava
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer 1

Step 1: Identify the size of the Lion Capital of Ashoka.The sculpture is a large capital meant for a tall pillar. It is a significant object.
Step 2: Calculate the height in centimeters.The documented height of the Lion Capital is 2.15 meters, or about 7 feet. Converting 2.15 meters to centimeters equals 215 cm. The nearest option to this real height is 213 cm.

List-I (Technique)	List-II (Artist/ Site associated)
(A) Fresco	(III) Ajanta
(B) Tempera	(I) Nandalal Bose
(C) Silk Screen	(II) Krishna Reddy
(D) Viscosity	(IV) K. G. Subramanyan

Identify the correct height of the famous sculpture 'Lion Capital' in cm -

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The Correct Option is A

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