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FOR CBSE CLASS 12 EXAM PREPARATION
CBSE Class 12 2026
Question Paper ·
Commercial Art Theory
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT
CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Commercial Art Theory
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General Instructions :
SECTION – A
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SECTION – B
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Select the right answer from the given options :
1. In which Rajasthani school painting is Krishna shown twice, in the upper
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Reason (R) : This painting belongs to the Basholi school of minatue
painting known for bold colours and vigorous lines.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
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(C) Religious procession (D) Prosperity and contentment
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4. The white colour in the National Flag of India symbolizes : 1
(A) Courage and sacrifice (B) Peace and truth
(C) Prosperity and growth (D) Strength and unity
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(B) Krishna sitting in the middle while Gopis are dancing around him.
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SECTION – B 5 2 = 10
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Following questions are from your syllabus.
9. Both of the following paintings portray significant events from Lord
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12. (A) M.A.R. Chughtai presents a graceful female figure in this painting,
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15. A graceful composition by Jamini Roy captures a serene bond through
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Pahari school.
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