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Colour and Canvas: India's Painting Traditions from Cave Art to Contemporary•hard•13 questions•~15 min
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Question 01
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The six principles of painting (Shadanga) were codified by Vatsyayana. Which of the following is NOT one of the six Shadanga?
(a) Rupabheda
(b) Lavanyayoganam
(c) Dhvani
(d) Varnikabhanga
Question 02
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Consider the following statements about pre-historic rock paintings at Bhimbetka:
1. Bhimbetka was discovered by V.S. Wakankar in 1957–58.
2. The majority of paintings at Bhimbetka belong to the Upper Paleolithic age.
3. Blue colour is conspicuously absent from Bhimbetka paintings.
4. Bhimbetka was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 03
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Match the following mural painting sites with their locations:
1. Sittanavasal — (a) Andhra Pradesh
2. Lepakshi — (b) Tamil Nadu
3. Ravan Chhaya Rock Shelter — (c) Odisha
4. Armamalai Cave — (d) Tamil Nadu
Which of the following matchings is correct?
Question 04
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With reference to Ajanta Cave Paintings, which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?
1. The murals in Caves 9 and 10 belong to the Gupta period.
2. Blue colour is notably absent from Ajanta paintings.
3. The caves were patronised by the Vakataka kings.
4. Each female figure in the paintings has a unique hairstyle.
Select the answer:
Question 05
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The Pala School of miniature painting (750–1150 AD) is characterised by which of the following features?
1. Executed on palm leaf or vellum paper.
2. Fish-shaped bulging eyes and double chin in human figures.
3. Sinuous lines and subdued tones of background.
4. Lonely single figures; group paintings are rare.
Which of the above are correct?
Question 06
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The Mughal paintings reached their zenith under which ruler, who was also known as a naturalist and preferred paintings of flora and fauna?
Question 07
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Consider the following pairs of Rajasthani painting schools and their notable features:
1. Kishangarh School — Bani Thani figure; painter Nihal Chand
2. Bundi School — Tamasha paintings showing court ceremonial
3. Mewar School — Painter Sahibdin; Rasikapriya, Ramayana depictions
4. Marwar School — Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer; zenith under Man Singh
Which of the above are correctly matched?
Question 08
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Which of the following statements about the Kangra School of painting is INCORRECT?
Question 09
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Consider the following pairs of folk paintings and their states:
1. Kalamkari — Andhra Pradesh
2. Paitkar — Jharkhand
3. Phad — Rajasthan
4. Cheriyal Scroll — Kerala
5. Manjusha — Bihar
Which pairs are correctly matched?
Question 10
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Warli paintings use only white pigment on a base of mud, branches and cow dung. The human and animal figures in Warli are represented by joining which basic shapes?
Question 11
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Consider the following statements about the Bengal School of Art:
1. The Bengal School was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in the early 20th century.
2. Nandlal Bose was entrusted with illuminating the original Constitution of India.
3. The Bengal School reacted against Western art styles and incorporated Swadeshi values.
4. Abanindranath Tagore is known for his painting 'Bharat Mata'.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 12
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Which of the following is a distinctive feature of Tanjore (Thanjavur) paintings that sets them apart from North Indian miniature traditions?
Question 13
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The Progressive Artists Group was founded in 1947. Which of the following statements about this group is CORRECT?
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