CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2024 for Sculpture

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

SAMPLE PAPER
CLASS 12
2024

SUBJECT – SCULPTURE (CODE 051)
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS XII (2023-24)

One Theory Paper – 2 hrs Total Marks – 30
General Instructions
 Section-A
Attempt all Questions (Each Question 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)
Marks
S.No. SECTION-A

In the painting ‘Journey’s End’ made by the Abninranath Tagore, the 1
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dominant emotion that is experienced by us can be identified as:

i. Empathy & Sorrow

ii. Happiness & Laughter

iii Anger & Energy

iv Love & Bravery

Assertion (A): The Famous Miniature Painting ‘Nand Yashoda and Krishna 1
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with Kinsmen going to Vrindavan’ belongs to the Kangra Sub School:
Reason (R): This painting is painted by artist Dana in folk painting style.

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 and R is true.

Deccan Miniature paintings were mostly made under the patronage of 1
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i. Common people
ii. Sufi Saints
iii Emperors
iv Farmers and laborer
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4. ‘The painting Maru Ragini’ (desert hymn) based on the musical notes from
Ragmala series personifying love, is an artistic masterpiece of the
miniature artist from:

i. Pahari School

ii. Mughal School

iii Deccan School

iv Rajasthan School

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5. The colour medium used in the making of Rajasthani and Mughal
miniature painting mainly consist of:

i. Oil Colour

ii. Natural Colour

iii Pastel Colour

iv Metallic Colour

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6. The style and mastery of artistic representation of forms in bright colours,
with natural surroundings having delicate outlines depicting female forms
in Deccan style is shown in the painting:

i. Radha Bani Thani

ii. Haldi Grinder

iii Chaugan Players

iv Chand Bibi Playing Polo

The influence of Persian Art can be seen in the tones of colours that has 1
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been applied to portray Royalty by Mughal miniature artists.
It is denoted by:

i. Prussian Blue and Gold Colour

ii. Black and White Colour

iii. Brown and Copper Colour

iv. White and Orange Colour

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8. Assertion (A): The formation of Pahari school of miniature painting
constituted the amalgamation and collaboration of the migrated miniature
artists from the royal courts.

Reason (R): These artists migrated from Rajasthani and Mughal courts to
form Pahari Style of painting.

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 and R is true.

SECTION-B

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9. ‘Service before Self’ and Compassion and healing for all the varied
class of the deprived society is painted by artist M.F. Hussain.
It showcases females in motherly form, filled with love and care
making this painting from ‘Modern Trends’ a profound source of
value education.

 Identify the Painting and its Medium and Technique.

 Elaborate through its compositional arrangement.

(OR)

Express the feelings and emotions you derive after observing the
graphic print ‘Children’ where the printmaker has shown suffering
and helplessness through monochromatic use of colours in

representing human anatomy and figures.

 Identify the Printmaker and technique of this print.

 Elaborate on its subject matter

‘A true Mentor, Guru or Teacher guides you on the path of wisdom 2
10. and eternal peace through inculcating values of simplicity and high
thinking.’

 Write the name of the Artist, School, Technique and Medium used
for making the painting.

 Evaluate and justify this statement through describing any one
artwork mentioned below.

A) ‘Kabir and Raidas’

(OR)

B) ‘Hazarat Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusro’.

Express your views on the symbolic use of colours and the motivational 2
11. meaning of chakra used in our National Flag that unites all Indians with
the feeling of Pride, Oneness, and Commitment towards our nation.

(OR)

Analytically explain the contribution of Raja Ravi Verma as an artist par
excellence in connecting the common Indian masses with our mythological
roots in representation of Indian ethos through his artwork ‘Rama
Vanquishing Pride of the Ocean’

Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of miniature paintings depicted 2
12. ‘Radha-Krishna’ as the epitome of selfless love and unconditional
devotion towards each other.
Appreciate the aesthetic beauty of any ONE painting from the two given
below that you like the most on the bases of this statement.

A) ‘Krishna On Swing’ from Rajasthani school

(OR)

B) ‘Krishna with Gopies’ from Pahari School

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13. Write the name of the artist and medium and technique of any ONE of the
paintings given below which reflects varied emotions through depiction of
female form.
Explain how successful the artist has been in showcasing its subject-
matter.

A) ‘Shiv and Sati’

(OR)

B) ‘Radhika’

SECTION-C

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14. Explain the major characteristics of Rajasthan School of Miniature
Paintings and describe the famous painting ‘Radha – Bani Thani’.
Explain your answer on the basis of below mentioned parameters:

 Major characteristics that make Rajasthani School of Miniature
Painting unique.

 Aesthetic application of colours and tonal quality used in Rajasthani
Miniatures

 Highlight the main features through appreciating the painting
‘Radha – Bani Thani’.

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15. Write in short, the Origin and Development of Mughal Miniature
Painting during the rule and regime of Mughal King Akbar.
Justify how overcrowded figures were made as part of illustrative
narratives and his sensitivity towards other religious sentiments in
spreading his concept of Secularism in common masses through the
painting ‘Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhana’

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16. Identify ONE famous Sculpture that you like most from Modern Trends
included in your course which depicts real life situation of Poverty, Pain &
Agony being represented by human forms and figures.

 Name the Sculpture and its Sculptor, Medium and Technique

 Explain how successfully the Subject Matter attracts our attention
towards these social problems yet conveying the spirit of not giving
up.

 Through its powerful Compositional Arrangement how does the
artist portray the human forms and emotions