While Gandhara art drew its subject matter from earlier Buddhist sculptures, its technique and style were drawn from:

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What are true about Mesolithic rock paintings in India? (A) The first rock paintings in India were discovered by A.C.L. Carlleyle. (B) The Bhimbetka paintings have not been studied by V.S. Wakankar. (C) At most Mesolithic rock art sites, animals dominate the scenes. (D) No snakes are depicted in Indian Mesolithic rock paintings.

Answer 1

Gandhara art merges Buddhist subjects with Greco-Roman artistic methods, notable for its realistic portrayal of human figures and drapery.

List-I	List-II
(A) Lion capital	(I) Sanchi
(B) Elephant capital	(II) Vaishali
(C) Quadruple lions capital	(III) Rampurva
(D) Bull capital	(IV) Sankissa

Firm 2	Cooperate	Compete
Firm 1	5, 5	0, 10
Compete	10,0	2, 2

While Gandhara art drew its subject matter from earlier Buddhist sculptures, its technique and style were drawn from:

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The Correct Option is C

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