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Subject: Art forms

  • Australia Repatriates Three Antiquities to India

    Why in News?

    Australia announced the repatriation of three Chola-era antiquities stolen from temples in Tamil Nadu during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit.

    Key Highlights

    • Australia will return:
      • Bronze Trident (Trishul) of Goddess Bhadrakali
      • Granite Nandi idol
      • Basalt sculpture of six-headed Karthikeya (Shanmukha)
    • The artefacts date to the 11th-12th century (Chola period).
    • They were housed in the National Gallery of Australia.

    Legal Basis

    • Repatriation is being carried out under the India-Australia Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT).
    • Investigation by the Tamil Nadu Idol Wing CID established that the artefacts were illegally removed from temples and trafficked overseas.

    Original Temples

    • Bhadrakali Trident: Sri Kasi Viswanatha Swamy Temple, Kollumangudi, Tiruvarur.
    • Karthikeya Idol: Naganathaswamy Temple, Manambadi, Thanjavur.
    • Nandi Idol: Identified as originating from a temple in Tamil Nadu.

    [2025] Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?

    [A] Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta)

    [B] Prataparudra (Kakatiya)

    [C] Rajendra 1 (Chola)

    [D] Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala)

  • Consider the following pairs

    Consider the following pairs:
    1. Gatka a traditional marital art :Kerala
    2. Madhubani, a traditional painting :Bihar
    3. Singhwy Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival: Jammu and Kashmir
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched:

  • Consider the following pairs

    Consider the following pairs :
    Craft. Heritage of
    1. Puthukkuli shawls Tamil Nadu
    2. Sujni embroidery Maharashtra
    3. Uppada Jamdani saris Karnataka

    Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

  • Consider the following pairs

    Consider the following pairs:
    Historical place : Well known for
    1. Burzahom : Rock cut shrines
    2. Chandraketugarh :Terracotta art
    3.Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  • Rakhigarhi Skeletons Undergo DNA Analysis & Facial Reconstruction

    Why in News?

    The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sent nearly 5,000-year-old skeletons excavated from Rakhigarhi, Haryana, for DNA analysis and facial reconstruction to gain insights into the people of the Harappan Civilization.

    Key Highlights

    • Five skeletons recovered:
      • 3 females and 2 males (preliminary assessment).
      • Estimated age: 30-40 years.
    • Scientific Institutions Involved:
      • Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), Kolkata: Anthropological study and facial reconstruction.
      • Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow: Ancient DNA analysis.
    • Objectives of the Study:
      • Determine ancestry and genetic profile.
      • Identify cause of death and possible diseases.
      • Reconstruct facial features and physical appearance.
      • Estimate height, lifestyle, and social status.
      • Reconstruct the palaeo-environment of the Harappan period.
    • Three additional disturbed burials with fragmentary remains were also discovered at Mound No. 7, the site’s ancient cemetery.

    About Rakhigarhi

    • Located in Hisar district, Haryana.
    • Largest known site of the Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilization.
    • Flourished during 2600-1900 BCE (Mature Harappan Phase).
    • Known for Planned urban settlement, Drainage system, Granaries, Cemetery remains, and Craft production

    Ancient DNA (aDNA)

    • DNA extracted from ancient bones, teeth, or other biological remains.
    • Used to study Human migration, Evolution, Population genetics, Ancient diseases

    [2021] Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

    [A] Dholavira

    [B] Kalibangan

    [C] Rakhigarhi

    [D] Ropar

  • With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’

    With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?

  • Consider the following towns of India

    Consider the following towns of India:
    1. Bhadrachalam
    2. Chanderi
    3. Kancheepuram
    4. Karnal
    Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabrics?

  • Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status

    Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?
    (1) Banaras Brocades and Sarees
    (2) Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
    (3) Tirupathi Laddu
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.