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10 questions
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.
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