Mathura - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   In regards to sculpture making, which school/schools was/were influenced by all 3 religions – Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism?

a. Gandhara
b. Amravati
c. Mathura
d. Both a and b
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Mathura

Explanation:
Mathura school was indigenous and created sculptures of Mahavira, Shiva, Vishnu and his forms and Buddha seated in padmasan. Gandhara and Amravati were mainly influenced by Buddhism


2)   Mathura was famous for

a. Shataka cloth type
b. Mekhalas cloth type
c. Kantha cloth type
d. Patola cloth type
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Shataka cloth type

Explanation:
Patola fabrics were produced in Gujarat. Kantha is a term used for embroidery silk which was used to make embroidery quilts of Bengal. Mekhalas of Assam were fine specimen of cloth worn by women.