Question

Famous sculptures created in concrete by kanayi kunhiraman
(A) A river carries its past
(B) Lust
(C) The conch
(D) Sagarakanyaka
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (B) and (C) only
• (A) and (B) only
• (C) and (D) only
• (D) and (A) only

Hint:

When you think of Kanayi Kunhiraman and concrete, think of the beaches of Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala's capital), where his famous "Mermaid" and "Conch" sculptures are major landmarks.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Identify Kanayi Kunhiraman's major works and their material. He is well-known for his large-scale outdoor sculptures, often made of concrete.
Step 2: Analyze the given options.

(C) The Conch (Shankum): A massive concrete sculpture located at Veli Tourist Village in Thiruvananthapuram.
(D) Sagarakanyaka (The Mermaid): A gigantic, 35m long concrete sculpture located at Shankumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram.
Both (C) and (D) are famous, monumental concrete works by the artist. (A) and (B) are not his widely recognized major concrete sculptures.
Step 3: Conclude the correct combination. The correct answer is (C) and (D).