SECTION A 1*

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Q1. It is a continuous narrative which means that various episodes have been shown in a single
scene.
a. Maru Ragini b. Chaugan Players
c. Krishna on Swings d. Bharat Meets Rama At Chitrakut

Q2. The painting symbolizes the spiritual love between Radha and Krishna.
a. Maru Ragini b. Radha Bani Thani
c. Kabir and Raidas d. Chaugan Players
Q3. Sawant Singh and Bani Thani were represented as which eternal lovers?
a. Shiva and Sati b. Dhola and Maru
d. Shiva and Parvati c. Krishna and Radha
Q4. The earliest centre of Rajasthani miniatures was Mewar ,likewise, the earliest centre of
Pahari miniature painting also called the cradle of Pahari art ,was-----
a. Chamba b. Guler
c. Basohli d. Kangra

Q5. Name the ruler who continued work on Hamza Nama after his father’s death.
a. Babur b. Akbar
c. Aurangzeb d. Humayun
Q6. Who was the author of Ain-i-Akbari?
a. Abdusamad b. Abul Hasan
b. Abul Fazal d. Abul Raza

Q7. Identify the subject matter of the painting “Journey’s End”.

a. Gloomy faces showing agony and distress b. Work for the vulnerable ,poor and
deprived
c. Camel, weighed down by a heavy load d. Camel taking rest at the sunset
Q8. What is symbolized by the “Ashoka Chakra” used in the Indian National Flag?
a. Modern Indian Culture-24 states and wealth b. Ancient Indian Culture
c. Government of India d. Medieval Indian Culture

Q9 SECTION B 2*
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Answer to be written for each questions in about 100 words. Attempt any five
Highlight the aesthetic aspects of the Indian painting Radha Bani by Nihal Chand?.

Q10 Nurudin has ingeniously employed the device of soft undulating mound in the centre to
. divide the painting into two sections.It operates as a pictorial prop that transforms an urban
setting into tree –laden countryside and vice versa.
a. Identify the painting, sub –school
b. Appreciate the painting in your own words.
Q11 Evaluate the following statements with help of a painting included in your course of study:
. a. Basohli artists had a tendency to show high horizons in their miniature paintings.
b. The depiction of nature compliments the romance between the lovers in Pahari paintings.
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Q12 Validate the following statement with the help of a painting included in your course of
. study;
The Mughal artists had achieved dexterity in creating crowded compositions.

Q13 Explain the following paintings;

. Chand Bibi Playing Polo OR
Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and Amirkhusro
Q14 Write about the significance of the colours of the National Flag?
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SECTION C
Attempt any two 6*
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Q15 This splendid sculpture depicts an inspiring example of the teamwork of labourers engrossed
. in strenuous work.The strong muscular bodies of the men hauling the boulder,their
. energetic postures make this an extremely expressive work.
a. Name of the sculpture and sculptor
b. Explain in brief why do you like this sculpture?
Q16 Write an essay on the origin and development of Pahari school of miniature paintings?
. OR
Write an essay on the origin and development of the Mughal school of miniature painting?
Q17, Write down about the contribution of the Bengal artists in the National Freedom Movement
of India?

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