1. Madhubani painting belongs to which state of India?
- Kerala
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- More than one of the above
Answer: None of the above
2. Flowers, leaves and plants were depicted first time in the paintings of which period?
- Mughal Sultanat
- Gupta Period
- Delhi Sultanat
- Maurya Period
Answer: Delhi Sultanat
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3. The Progressive Artists Group in Bombay in 1948 was developed under ...........
- K.C.S Paniker
- S .H. Raza
- Francis Newton Souza
- S.K. Bakre
Answer: Francis Newton Souza
4. Which Buddhist text describes the existence of painted figures in many royal buildings?
- Vinayapitaka
- Sut Pitaka
- Abhidhamma Pitaka
- None of the above
Answer: Vinayapitaka
5. The Progressive Artists Group in Bombay in 1948 was developed under ...........
- K.C.S Paniker
- S .H. Raza
- Francis Newton Souza
- S.K. Bakre
Answer: Francis Newton Souza
6. Bagh style of paintings came from
- Gujrat
- Uttrakhand
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
7. Which of the following states is known for the practice of the Mithila style of painting?
- Karnataka
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Kerala
Answer: Bihar
8. ‘Days of Glory’ and ‘Mourning en masse’ are the famous paintings of which Indian artist, who recently passed away?
- Nemai Ghosh
- Nagorav Vitthalrao Deshpande
- Satish Gujral
- Jayram Kulkarni
Answer: Satish Gujral
9. The art of painting reached its climax during the period of which emperor of Medieval India?
- Akbar
- Shah Jahan
- Jahangir
- Aurangzeb
Answer: Jahangir
10. Which artist created the painting 'Bharat Mata'?
- Kshitindra Nath Mazumdar
- Abanindra Nath Tagore
- Manjeet Bawa
- Asit Sen
Answer: Abanindra Nath Tagore
11. Miniature painting was developed in which part of India?
- Northern India
- North-West India
- Eastern India
- North-East India
Answer: Eastern India
12. Which Buddhist text describes the existence of painted figures in many royal buildings?
- Vinayapitaka
- Sut Pitaka
- Abhidhamma Pitaka
- None of the above
Answer: Vinayapitaka
13. In whose Emperor reign illumination and individual miniatures were replaced by wall painting, the most vital form of art?
- Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
- Alauddin Khilji
- Akbar
- Shah Jahan
Answer: Akbar
14. Who of the following is proficient in Chhota Nagpur painting style?
- Haren Thakur
- Jagdish Trigunayat
- Pyare Kerketta
- Sukhdev Mahto
Answer: Haren Thakur
15. Persian and Arabic influence in the Paintings were seen in which period of history?
- Mughal Sultanat
- Delhi Sultanat
- Both A and B
- Neither A nor B
Answer: Delhi Sultanat
16. Where are Lepakshi paintings from?
- Chattisgarh
- Andhra Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
17. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of which of the following states?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Odisha
- Bihar
Answer: Odisha
18. Which of the following best describes the term "Patachitras" in the context of art and culture in India?
- Folk music
- Folk dance
- Folk paintings
- Folk tradition
Answer: Folk paintings
19. The government of India has issued a postal stamp on a painting featuring Phad of Shri Devnarayan. Who among the following is the creator of this painting?
- Nihal Chand
- Shree Lal Joshi
- Manohar
- Nuruddin
Answer: Shree Lal Joshi
20. Yamapati and Yatripata paintings are seen in which state of India?
- Rajasthan
- Odisha
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
Answer: Odisha
21. ‘Madhubani’ painting is related to which state?
- Uttar pradesh
- Bihar
- Kerala
- Tamil nadu
Answer: Bihar
22. Punch-marked coins were generally found in which shape?
- Semi-Circular
- Circular
- Rectangular
- Square
Answer: Rectangular
23. Who painted the famous painting ‘Meghdoot’?
- Gaganendranath Tagore
- Nandalal Bose
- Ramgopal Vijayvargiya
- More than one of the above
Answer: Ramgopal Vijayvargiya
24. Miniature painting was developed in which part of India?
- Northern India
- North-West India
- Eastern India
- North-East India
Answer: Eastern India
25. Raja Ravi Verma, the foremost Indian painter and artist was born in
- Mysore
- Chennai
- Vishakhapatnam
- Thiruvananthapuram
Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
26. Flowers, leaves and plants were depicted first time in the paintings of which period?
- Mughal Sultanat
- Gupta Period
- Delhi Sultanat
- Maurya Period
Answer: Delhi Sultanat
27. ‘Days of Glory’ and ‘Mourning en masse’ are the famous paintings of which Indian artist, who recently passed away?
- Nemai Ghosh
- Nagorav Vitthalrao Deshpande
- Satish Gujral
- Jayram Kulkarni
Answer: Satish Gujral
28. Pattachitra art form is dedicated to which Lord in Hindu mythology?
- Lord Jagannath
- Lord Ganesha
- Lord Shiva
- Lord Brahma
Answer: Lord Jagannath
29. The composition that belongs to Mewar style of painting is -
- Bani-thani
- Geet Govind
- Jyotish Ratnakar
- Vilaval Ragini
Answer: Geet Govind
30. The original chitrakars of Pattachitra painting usually come from which district of Odisha?
- Gajapati
- Puri
- Ganjam
- Keonjhar
Answer: Puri
31. Indian Mughal paintings flourished during the rule of which Mughal Emperor?
- Humayun
- Akbar
- Jahangir
- More than one of the above
Answer: Jahangir
32. Which of the following belong to Madras School of Art?
- Debi Prasad Roy Chowdhury
- K.C.S Paniker
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither A nor B
Answer: Both 1 and 2
33. Which of the following painters does not belong to Alwar School of Painting?
- Jamnadas
- Bakasaram
- Nanakram
- Nandram
Answer: Nanakram
34. In whose Emperor reign illumination and individual miniatures were replaced by wall painting, the most vital form of art?
- Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
- Alauddin Khilji
- Akbar
- Shah Jahan
Answer: Akbar
35. The paintings of Jodhaiya Bai Baiga of which Indian state are being showcased at exhibition in Italy?
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
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