Q.P.
Code - 12/052/03
Subject: Applied Art (052) 2nd Pre-Board Examination 2024–25 20.12.2024
Standard: 12th MM 30: 2 Hours
General Instructions:
● Section-A Attempt all Questions (Each part will carry 1 mark)
● Section-B Attempt all Questions (Each Question will carry 2 Marks)
● Section-C Attempt any two Questions (Each Question will carry 6 Marks)
Section-A
1. Select the right answer from the given options:
A. Which Of the following painting is a continuous narrative (that means various episodes
have been shown in a single scene)?
i. Maru — Ragini ii. Chougan Players
iii. Radha Bani Thani iv. Bharat meets Rama at Chitrakut
B. Assertion (A) : Female beauty is the most important feature of Kishangarh school.
Reason (R) : Both the patron and painters of the Kishangarh school were worshipers of
female beauty
i. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
ii. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
iii. A is true but (R) is false. iv. (A) is false but (R) is true.
C. In the present times, Qawwalis of Amir Khusro are sung at the Dargah of Hazrat
Nizamuddin Auliya which still carry the essence of their relationship seen in the painting
Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusro which is:
i. Mentor- Disciple ii. Father –Son
iii. Two brothers iv. Master- Servant
D. Who give the title "Nadir ul Asr" to an artist Ustad Mansoor of Mughal School of Miniature
Painting ?
i. Babar ii. Humayun iii. Jahangir iv. Aurangzeb
E. Assertion (A) : Basohli school emerged as a result of the sweet union of Pahari folk-art and
Mughal miniature technique.
Reason (R) : Although none of the painters of Basohli school were from the Mughal court.
i. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of
ii. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
iii. A is true but (R) is false. iv. A is false but (R) is true.
F. Which Mughal ruler was not a supporter of Artists?
i. Humayun ii. Akbar iii. Jahangir iv. Aurangzeb
G. Which figure was shown in the middle of the Indian National Flag of 1921?
i. Spinning Wheel ii. Ashoka Chakra
iii. Swastika iv. Ashtakamal
H. By whom the sculpture 'Santhal Family' depicting the daily struggle of the common man is
made?
i. Devi PrasadRoy Chowdhury ii. Dr. Arvind Singhania
iii. Ramkinkar Vaij iv. K laxma Goud
Section-B
(Short answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected around 100 words
2. (a) On the basis of its Compositional Arrangement, how successful has the artist been in
showcasing the commitment between horses and their royal female riders to win the
match. Appreciate the use of simplistic natural landscape in the painting ‘Chand Bibi
Playing Polo
OR
(b) Four women horse riders are playing Polo (Chaugan) in the vast playground, with
the referee depicted in the middle of foreground. In the foreground, birds are
depicted searching for food in the pond and high hills and buildings are depicted in
the background.
● Identify the painting and write about its title, painter, sub-school and its
medium.
3. (a) ‘The depiction of birds has been done very vividly in the Mughal miniature painting
style.’ The famous painting Falcon on the bird rest is one of them. Describe briefly about
this painting,highlighting its artist, medium and technique?
OR
(b) In this painting, Nanda is seen leading the group on the bullock cart and is followed by
another bullock cart.Identify and name the painting and describe its artistic features in
your own words.
4. (a) Four male workers are trying to remove a heavy rock with all their powers, causing
enough strain in the muscles of their bodies. Demonstrating the importance of human
labour in nation building, this sculpture is established in the courtyard of the 'National
Gallery of Modern Art', New Delhi.
Describe this artwork on the basis of compositional arrangement medium and
technique.
OR
(b) Aesthetically criticize any graphic-print included in your course of study that depicts the
spiritual harmony of Tantra, Yoga, Sadhana, Dharma (religion) and feminine power.
5. From your course of study, identify and appreciate the emotions which are dominant in the
artworks made by the artist mentioned below with special reference to the application of
colours and technique.
Raja Ravi Verma
OR
Nandlal Bose
6. (a) Rajasthani school follows a tradition of making straight forward compositions with the
figure/figures highlighted against a flat background.
● Identify the name and describe this painting from your syllabus.
OR
(b) Describe our “Indian National Flag”.
SECTION-C
Attempt any two questions from the given options
(Long answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected in around 200 words
7. A. How did the Indian artists through their paintings and artworks inspired and evoked the
feeling of Nationalism within the masses during our freedom struggle? Give your opinion
on the revival of Indian art during the time of independence
B. Discuss the following points in detail through a critical article on the Mughal Miniature
school :
i. Origin and development of Mughal Painting School.
ii. Major painters of the period of Akbar .
iii. Salient features of the Mughal School.
C. Love is an integral part of life. This is the
emotion that reinforces the feelings of security
and concern for others in human beings. In
separation, it becomes more stronger and
awakens the longing for beloved union.
● Identify the name and describe this
painting from your syllabus.
● Appropriately criticize and identify the
sentiments that have been expressed.
● What does the honey bee represent in
the painting?
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