Drawing and Painting

Question 1

Which characteristic best distinguishes a fresco painting from most traditional Indian mural paintings?

Frescoes are painted on wet plaster, allowing pigments to become part of the wall. Frescoes are painted only on silk cloth. Frescoes always use synthetic colours. Frescoes can only depict religious themes.

Question 2

The Ajanta cave paintings are most admired because they successfully combine:

Perspective and oil painting techniques Realistic human expressions, graceful movement and natural colours Digital colour blending and canvas art Geometric abstraction without human figures

Question 3

Which natural material was traditionally used to prepare black pigment in many Indian folk paintings?

Charcoal or lamp soot Aluminium powder Plastic dye Titanium sheets

Question 4

A painting showing Krishna playing the flute with delicate facial features, decorative borders and bright colours is most likely associated with which style?

Madhubani Painting Mughal Miniature Pattachitra Pahari Miniature

Question 5

Which feature is most commonly associated with Madhubani paintings?

Use of perspective and oil colours Empty background to highlight the subject Intricate patterns filling almost every available space Metallic sculptures combined with paintings

Question 6

Why did traditional Indian artists often prepare their own colours from natural materials?

Synthetic paints were banned. Natural pigments were locally available and long-lasting. Canvas could only absorb natural colours. Kings prohibited imported colours.

Question 7

Assertion (A): Mughal miniature paintings often display realistic portraits. Reason (R): Mughal artists paid close attention to facial expressions, costumes and courtly life.

Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A. A is true, but R is false. A is false, but R is true.

Question 8

Which painting tradition is most closely associated with the Jagannath Temple of Odisha?

Kalamkari Warli Pattachitra Gond

Question 9

A tribal artist paints animals, birds and forests using dots, lines and vibrant colours. Which painting tradition is being represented?

Mughal Miniature Gond Painting Company School Bengal School

Question 10

Which statement best explains why Indian folk paintings are considered an important cultural heritage?

They were created only for kings. They preserve regional traditions, beliefs and everyday life through visual storytelling. They always use expensive imported materials. They follow exactly the same style across India.