1. The subtractive method of sculpture involves—

A. Adding material
B. Removing material
C. Casting
D. Modeling
Answer: B

2. “Pietà” was sculpted by—

A. Bernini
B. Michelangelo
C. Donatello
D. Rodin
Answer: B

3. Bronze casting uses which traditional method?

A. Lost-wax method
B. Carving method
C. Welding method
D. Molding only
Answer: A

4. “The Thinker” is a famous sculpture by—

A. Henry Moore
B. Michelangelo
C. Rodin
D. Giacometti
Answer: C

5. Terracotta literally means—

A. Burnt clay
B. Soft earth
C. Molded stone
D. Red plaster
Answer: A

6. The additive method of sculpture is—

A. Carving
B. Modeling
C. Sawing
D. Chiseling
Answer: B

7. The Harappa “Dancing Girl” sculpture is made of—

A. Stone
B. Bronze
C. Terracotta
D. Wood
Answer: B

8. “David” by Michelangelo is carved from—

A. Limestone
B. Marble
C. Basalt
D. Granite
Answer: B

9. A mobile sculpture moves using—

A. Mechanical gears
B. Wind or balance
C. Electricity
D. Magnetism
Answer: B

10. Relief sculpture viewed from one side is—

A. In-the-round
B. Low and high
C. Relief only
D. Free-standing
Answer: C

11. The opposite of high relief is—

A. Deep relief
B. Low relief (bas-relief)
C. Sub-relief
D. Hollow relief
Answer: B

12. Which tool is commonly used for stone carving?

A. Mallet & chisel
B. Spatula
C. Press roller
D. Plane knife
Answer: A

13. “Ecstasy of Saint Teresa” is by—

A. Michelangelo
B. Bernini
C. Donatello
D. Brancusi
Answer: B

14. Plaster is made from—

A. Gypsum
B. Limestone
C. Quartz
D. Granite
Answer: A

15. The term “in-the-round” refers to—

A. Relief carving
B. Sculpture viewable 360°
C. Wall-mounted works
D. Shallow carving
Answer: B

16. The Gandhara style shows influence of—

A. Roman & Greek
B. Chinese
C. Tibetan
D. Persian
Answer: A

17. In modeling, the most used material is—

A. Stone
B. Wood
C. Clay
D. Bronze
Answer: C

18. Which sculptor created “Bird in Space”?

A. Calder
B. Brancusi
C. Moore
D. Hepworth
Answer: B

19. Assemblage means—

A. Joining found objects
B. Carving blocks
C. Welding metals
D. Clay modeling
Answer: A

20. The term “armature” means—

A. Polishing stone
B. Internal support structure
C. Surface treatment
D. Chopping tool
Answer: B

21. A torso sculpture depicts—

A. Whole body
B. Head only
C. Body without limbs
D. Lower body
Answer: C

22. “Venus of Willendorf” belongs to—

A. Greek art
B. Paleolithic period
C. Medieval era
D. Renaissance
Answer: B

23. Which is NOT a sculptural process?

A. Carving
B. Casting
C. Welding
D. Fresco
Answer: D

24. Wood sculpture is mostly done by—

A. Gouges & chisels
B. Brushes
C. Trowels
D. Knives only
Answer: A

25. Bronze is an alloy of—

A. Tin and iron
B. Copper and tin
C. Copper and zinc
D. Lead and copper
Answer: B

26. The famous sculpture “Laocoön Group” belongs to—

A. Hellenistic art
B. Roman art
C. Byzantine
D. Gothic
Answer: A

27. The Indus Valley toy carts are made of—

A. Wood
B. Terracotta
C. Bronze
D. Marble
Answer: B

28. A hollow cast sculpture is—

A. Solid metal
B. Empty inside
C. Non-metallic
D. Soft clay only
Answer: B

29. “Statue of Unity” portrays—

A. Subhash Chandra Bose
B. Bhagat Singh
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Gandhi
Answer: C

30. Kinetic sculpture involves—

A. Color changes
B. Movement
C. Touch activation
D. Water flow
Answer: B

31. The Sanchi Stupa railings have—

A. Terracotta carvings
B. Stone carvings
C. Wooden sculptures
D. Bronze images
Answer: B

32. “Ashokan Pillars” are mainly made of—

A. Sandstone
B. Marble
C. Granite
D. Bronze
Answer: A

33. Wax is used in casting as—

A. Final layer
B. Mold material
C. Temporary model
D. Tool lubricant
Answer: C

34. The famous “Chola bronze Nataraja” represents—

A. Vishnu
B. Shiva
C. Brahma
D. Bodhisattva
Answer: B

35. Which sculptor is associated with elongated figures?

A. Rodin
B. Brancusi
C. Giacometti
D. Hepworth
Answer: C

36. Polishing stone creates—

A. Matte surface
B. Glossy finish
C. Rough texture
D. Hollow marks
Answer: B

37. A maquette is—

A. Final sculpture
B. Small preliminary model
C. Tool kit
D. Paint mixture
Answer: B

38. Which is a direct carving sculptor?

A. Henry Moore
B. Brancusi
C. Rodin
D. Calder
Answer: B

39. Welded sculptures use—

A. Plastic sheets
B. Metal rods & plates
C. Textiles
D. Charcoal
Answer: B

40. Stone used in Khajuraho temples—

A. White marble
B. Sandstone
C. Granite
D. Basalt
Answer: B

41. Michelangelo considered himself first a—

A. Painter
B. Sculptor
C. Architect
D. Poet
Answer: B

42. “The Kiss” was sculpted by—

A. Moore
B. Rodin
C. Michelangelo
D. Hepworth
Answer: B

43. The main characteristic of Gandhara Buddha is—

A. Thick lips
B. Hellenistic drapery
C. Tribal features
D. Angular nose
Answer: B

44. A pedestal supports—

A. Tools
B. Sculptures
C. Pigments
D. Paintings
Answer: B

45. Modeling clay hardness depends on—

A. Temperature
B. Light
C. Color
D. Dust
Answer: A

46. The “Great Sphinx” of Giza is carved from—

A. Limestone
B. Granite
C. Basalt
D. Marble
Answer: A

47. Freestanding sculpture means—

A. Attached to a wall
B. Supported by frame
C. Self-standing
D. Hanging
Answer: C

48. Additive sculpture is common in—

A. Stone carving
B. Wax modeling
C. Wood chiseling
D. Jade cutting
Answer: B

49. A carving tool with a curved blade is—

A. Chisel
B. Gouge
C. Pick
D. Scraper
Answer: B

50. Relief panels on temples are used for—

A. Decoration and narrative
B. Structural strength
C. Weather protection
D. Supporting beams
Answer: A

51. Which metal is most ductile for sculpture?

A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Lead
D. Bronze
Answer: B

52. Sand casting involves—

A. Wax model
B. Sand mold
C. Clay mold
D. Metal mold only
Answer: B

53. “Torana” is a—

A. Wood door
B. Gated archway
C. Pedestal
D. Shrine
Answer: B

54. Who sculpted “Unique Forms of Continuity in Space”?

A. Umberto Boccioni
B. Moore
C. Brancusi
D. Rodin
Answer: A

55. Jade carving is common in—

A. India
B. China
C. Africa
D. Europe
Answer: B

56. The main characteristic of Egyptian sculpture is—

A. Dynamic poses
B. Frontal rigid stance
C. Exaggerated motion
D. Rough surfaces
Answer: B

57. The Indus “Elephant seal” is—

A. Ivory
B. Steatite
C. Rock crystal
D. Jasper
Answer: B

58. Metal chasing refers to—

A. Cutting
B. Hammering details
C. Polishing
D. Welding
Answer: B

59. “Bhimbetka rock shelters” contain—

A. Bronze idols
B. Cave paintings
C. Wood carvings
D. Megaliths
Answer: B

60. “David” by Donatello is made of—

A. Marble
B. Bronze
C. Terracotta
D. Wood
Answer: B

61. Soldering is used mainly in—

A. Clay work
B. Metal joining
C. Wood work
D. Stone carving
Answer: B

62. The term “patina” refers to—

A. Dust layer
B. Surface coloration
C. Hidden structure
D. Coating peel
Answer: B

63. The Konark Sun Temple has—

A. Bronze panels
B. Stone sculptures
C. Marble idols
D. Jade carvings
Answer: B

64. A mold is used for—

A. Carving
B. Casting duplicates
C. Welding
D. Polishing
Answer: B

65. The method of joining clay pieces is—

A. Screwing
B. Threading
C. Scoring & slipping
D. Riveting
Answer: C

66. The “Mother and Child” theme is common in—

A. Henry Moore’s works
B. Rodin’s works
C. Brancusi’s works
D. Calder’s works
Answer: A

67. The oldest known sculptural technique is—

A. Welding
B. Carving
C. Casting
D. 3D printing
Answer: B

68. The animal capitals on Ashokan pillars depict—

A. Tiger
B. Lion
C. Bull
D. All of these
Answer: D

69. A chisel with a flat edge is called—

A. Point chisel
B. Flat chisel
C. Tooth chisel
D. Roundel
Answer: B

70. Wax softens at—

A. Low temperature
B. High temperature
C. Room humidity
D. Water presence
Answer: A

71. Which civilization created large stone heads?

A. Greek
B. Roman
C. Olmec
D. Mayan
Answer: C

72. Contemporary installation sculptures use—

A. Only stone
B. Mixed media
C. Only bronze
D. Only clay
Answer: B

73. Negative space refers to—

A. Background
B. Empty space surrounding form
C. Carving marks
D. Rough areas
Answer: B

74. Marble is best polished with—

A. Sandpaper
B. Emery
C. Fine abrasive
D. All of these
Answer: D

75. A life-size sculpture is approximately—

A. 1 foot
B. 3 feet
C. 5–6 feet
D. 10 feet
Answer: C

76. “Ajanta caves” contain—

A. Sculptures & paintings
B. Only bronzes
C. Only calligraphy
D. Only frescoes
Answer: A

77. A bust sculpture includes—

A. Head and shoulders
B. Full body
C. Feet
D. Hands only
Answer: A

78. Welding joins metal by—

A. Freezing
B. Melting & fusing
C. Hammering
D. Tape
Answer: B

79. The “Yaksha” statues belong to—

A. Mauryan period
B. Gupta period
C. Mughal period
D. Chola period
Answer: A

80. Clay shrinks when—

A. Drying
B. Painting
C. Storing
D. Cooling
Answer: A

81. “The Dying Gaul” is—

A. Roman copy of Greek sculpture
B. Egyptian sculpture
C. Early Christian work
D. Gothic relief
Answer: A

82. A rasp is used for—

A. Polishing metal
B. Shaping wood
C. Cutting stone
D. Smoothing clay
Answer: B

83. Land art sculptures use—

A. Indoor walls
B. Natural landscapes
C. Clay modeling
D. Studio tools
Answer: B

84. The “Lion Capital” has—

A. Lions only
B. Bull, lion, horse, elephant
C. Tiger only
D. Elephant only
Answer: B

85. “Great Bath” at Mohenjo-Daro contains—

A. Sculptures only
B. No sculpture
C. Relief carvings
D. Totemic poles
Answer: B

86. Granite is—

A. Very soft
B. Very hard
C. Medium hard
D. Elastic
Answer: B

87. Sandstone is preferred because—

A. Too soft
B. Easy to carve
C. Too brittle
D. Transparent
Answer: B

88. Slip is—

A. Clay + water mixture
B. Oil + pigment
C. Sand + water
D. Resin + wax
Answer: A

89. Sculptures in Elephanta Caves depict—

A. Buddha
B. Shiva
C. Jain Tirthankaras
D. Vishnu
Answer: B

90. The famous Olmec heads weigh—

A. Few kilos
B. Several tons
C. Few grams
D. Lightweight
Answer: B

91. A blowtorch is used in—

A. Casting
B. Welding
C. Chiseling
D. Polishing
Answer: B

92. The medium for ice sculptures is—

A. Cold clay
B. Frozen water
C. Acrylic
D. Resin
Answer: B

93. Which is NOT a sculptural material?

A. Clay
B. Fiber glass
C. Plaster
D. Watercolor
Answer: D

94. The term “iconography” refers to—

A. Style
B. Subject symbols
C. Material
D. Tools
Answer: B

95. Welding can join—

A. Plastic
B. Metal
C. Paper
D. Wood
Answer: B

96. A relief with extremely deep carving is—

A. Low relief
B. Mid relief
C. High relief
D. Super relief
Answer: C

97. “Shringar” on Indian idols includes—

A. Paint
B. Gold & jewels
C. Clothing
D. All of these
Answer: D

98. The “Moai” sculptures are found on—

A. Easter Island
B. Greece
C. Italy
D. Japan
Answer: A

99. A sculptor working marble must know—

A. Grain direction
B. Color theory
C. Animal anatomy
D. Painting skills
Answer: A

100. Geometry is important for sculpture because—

A. Helps color mix
B. Determines structural stability
C. Adds fragrance
D. Makes it shiny
Answer: B