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 . - 
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Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 30

 / NOTE : {}
(I)       -    11  
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-        - o
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(III)       -  16   
Please check that this question paper contains 16 questions.
(IV)         , -       
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answer-book at the given place before attempting it.
(V)  -     15        -   m
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  :

 –       (  1    )

 –       (  2    )

 –        (  6    )

 – 

          :

1. “ ”             ? 1

(A) 

(B) 

(C) 

(D) 

2.  (A) :   “  ”       1

 (R) :                 

(A) (A)  (R)     (R), (A)     

(B) (A)  (R)   ,  (R), (A)      

(C) (A)  ,  (R)   

(D) (A)  ,  (R)   
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General Instructions :

Section – A Attempt all questions (Each Question carries 1 mark)

Section – B Attempt all questions (Each Question carries 2 marks)

Section – C Attempt any two questions (Each Question carries 6 marks)
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1. In the painting “Chaugan Players”, how many women are shown playing
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(A) Two

(B) Three
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2. Assertion (A) : The well-known painting “Kabir and Raidas”
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Reason (R) : This painting depicts Dara Shikoh’s respect to all
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(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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3.  (-)          ? 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

4.              ? 1
(A)    (B)  
(C)  (-) (D)   

5.  (A) :    ,         
    1
 (R) :      ,         
(A) (A)  (R)     (R), (A)     

(B) (A)  (R)   ,  (R), (A)      

(C) (A)  ,  (R)   

(D) (A)  ,  (R)   

6. “     ”  ,        
    ? 1
(A)   (B)   
(C)    (D)   

7. .          1
(A)  (B)   
(C)  (D) ,   

8.      “”         ? 1
(A)   (B)  
(C) ...  (D)  

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3. What is Radha holding in the painting Radha (Bani-Thani) ? Identify it. 1
(A) Conch (B) Flower
(C) Fan (D) Jewellery

4. Which artwork by Nuruddin is compositionally divided into two parts ? 1
(A) Krishna on Swing
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Reason (R) : Earlier Mughal paintings mainly depicted the scenes of
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7. Identify the print created by K. Laxma Goud. 1
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 – 
(- )
       
     100     
9. (a)     “   -  ”    
  2
       
       

(b)               2
       
       

10. (a)                  2
       
       

(b)       “  ”         2
      (Form)        
  ?
                
 ?

11. (a)                 
    2
       
     ,       

(b)                ,  
     2
       
            
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SECTION – B
(Short Answer Type Questions)

Following questions are from your syllabus.
Answer for these questions is expected in around 100 words.
9. (a) On the basis of the following, evaluate the art work “Rama
Vanquishing the pride of the Ocean”. 2
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Name the artist and the medium.
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Appreciate the painting in brief.
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(b) A sculpture is made by assembling of different metals based on
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religious theme.
Name the artist and artwork.
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 Appreciate the artwork in brief.

10. (a) Women from the village are depicted in this painting doing a daily
task together. 2
 Name the artist and artwork.
 Evaluate the painting in brief.
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(b)
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The painting ‘Journey’s End’ by Abanindranath Tagore is a
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remarkable example of the Bengal School of painting.
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form ?
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How has the artist shown emotions using colours and the

 What human value does it convey and how would you
implement it in your life ?

11. (a) The Gokul people are shown in the painting being protected by a
huge mountain from Indra’s wrath. 2
 Name the artist and artwork.
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 Based on above statement, briefly describe the painting.
OR
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s e details from your syllabus
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g la  Write the name of the painting and its artist. a
a  Mention two stylistic features of this school reflected in this
artwork.

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12.               2
     -  
           
(A)    

(B)    

13. (a)               , 
         2

(i)       
(ii)            

(b)                   2

(i)       
(ii)              

 – 
(- )

            :
     200     

14.     ()          6
    ,   -  
               ?  
                 
 ?
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12. This painting depicts the interest of royal women in the field of sports. 2
 Name the painting and its sub-school.
 Based on the above statement briefly describe the painting.
(A) Rajasthan School painting
OR
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(B) Deccan School painting
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13. (a) A beautifully dressed woman is shown with refined features
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reflecting the elegance of Kishangarh style. a
ag(i) Name the painting and its artist.
(ii) Mention any two aesthetic features that make this painting
distinctive.
OR
(b) A royal couple is seated on a camel in this miniature painting from
your syllabus. 2
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(i) Identify the painting and its artists.
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(ii)
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Mention two characteristic features of the Rajasthan School
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visible in this artwork.
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SECTION – C
(Long Answer Type Questions)
Attempt any two questions from the given options :
Answer for these questions is expected in around 200 words.
14. This sculpture powerfully represents four muscular figures in an
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expressive composition.
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Mention the title, artist and the subject matter of the artwork.
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How do the material and the movement of figures create
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a  What value does this artwork promote, and how will you
implement it in your own life ?
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15. ‘  ’            ,   
         6
    ,   -    
     ,          
    ?  
            

16.     
         6
   , ,          ?  
 
         -    
     ?  
        –         
   ?

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 Mention its artist, medium and the subject matter of this painting.
 How do the figures, their attire and the surroundings create a
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What are four characteristic features of the school it belongs to ?
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Mention the title, artist, medium and the Human value it conveys.
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Share your views on women empowerment, how the role of women
has changed in today’s time ?

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