Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Which of the following pairs of Rulers and Schools are correctly matched? 1. Sawai Jai Singh : Jaipur 2. Jaswant Singh : Jodhpur 3. Raja Bharmal : Amer (Jaipur) 4. Man Singh : Kishangarh Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following pairs of Schools and Time Periods are correctly matched? 1. Malwa School : 1600-1700 CE 2. Mewar School (Chawand Ragamala) : 1605 CE 3. Bundi School (Chunar Ragamala) : 1591 CE 4. Kishangarh School (Founding) : 1609 CE Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The legendary warrior Veer Durgadas Rathore, who fought against Aurangzeb, is frequently depicted in the paintings of which school?
Which of the following pairs of Paintings and Schools are correctly matched? 1. Chaugan Players : Jodhpur 2. The Hour of Godhuli : Jaipur 3. Maru Ragini : Mewar 4. Raga Megha : Malwa Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the technique and materials used in Rajasthani Schools of Painting, consider the following statements: 1. The paintings were executed on waslis, which were sheets of paper glued together. 2. The colour pigments were exclusively synthetic dyes imported from Europe. 3. On completion, the painting was burnished with an agate to provide a uniform sheen. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the classification of paintings by Anand Coomaraswamy: 1. He coined the term ‘Mughal Paintings’ to describe the indigenous art of Rajasthan. 2. He included the Pahari Schools within the ambit of Rajput Schools. 3. The nomenclature represented the indigenous tradition prevalent in the mainland before the Mughal conquest. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Malwa School of Painting, consider the following statements: 1. Unlike other Rajasthani schools, it defies a precise centre for its origin and suggests a vast territory of Central India. 2. The mural paintings in the Datia Palace show no stylistic connection to the Malwa works on paper. 3. The school is known for its numerous portraits of patron kings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Mewar School of Painting: 1. The emergence of the Mewar School is associated with a Ragamala set painted at Chawand in 1605 by Nisardin. 2. The reign of Jagat Singh I saw a complete ban on painting activities. 3. Artist Jagannath painted the Bihari Satsai in 1719, which is a unique contribution of the Mewar School. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the literary themes in Rajasthani painting, consider the following statements: 1. Rasamanjari is a Persian text translated into Sanskrit. 2. Rasikapriya was composed by Keshav Das to incite aesthetic pleasure in elite courtiers. 3. Gita Govinda was composed by Jayadeva, the court poet of Lakshmana Sen of Bengal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of Rajasthani miniature painting, the term ‘waslis’ refers to:
Who among the following artists painted the Ragamala set in 1680 CE associated with the Malwa School?
The ‘Chawand Ragamala’ set, painted in 1605, is a significant early example of which school of painting?
Which of the following pairs of Texts and Authors are correctly matched? 1. Rasikapriya : Keshav Das 2. Rasamanjari : Bhanu Datta 3. Bihari Satsai : Bihari Lal 4. Gita Govinda : Surdas Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following pairs of Patrons and Schools are correctly matched? 1. Jagat Singh I : Mewar 2. Rao Chattar Sal : Bundi 3. Anup Singh : Bikaner 4. Sawant Singh : Jodhpur Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the Bundi School of Painting: 1. The earliest phase is assigned to the Bundi Ragamala dated 1591, painted at Chunar. 2. The artists of the Chunar set mention themselves as pupils of European masters. 3. Bundi artists depicted feminine beauty with sharp, angular faces and long noses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Kota School of Painting, consider the following statements: 1. It excelled in the depiction of hunting scenes and animal chases. 2. Kota painting is known for its rigid, static figures lacking any calligraphic quality. 3. Women of the court are sometimes depicted in hunting scenes in Kota paintings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the specific features of the Bundi School: 1. It is characterized by a dull colour palette and lack of formal design. 2. A distinct feature is the keen interest in the depiction of lush vegetation and picturesque landscapes. 3. The drawing of elephants is considered unsurpassed in the Bundi and Kota schools. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Who was the powerful regent of Kota who arranged for the young king Umed Singh to be amused with hunting, thereby influencing the themes of Kota paintings?
The Chitrashala, decorated with mural paintings of royal processions and hunting scenes, is located in the palace of which Rajasthani state?
The earliest phase of Bundi painting, the Bundi Ragamala dated 1591, was painted at which place?
Which of the following pairs of Schools and Features are correctly matched? | School | Features 1. | Kota | Obsession with animal chase 2. | Bundi | Unsurpassed drawing of elephants 3. | Mewar | Oblique aerial perspective in Yuddha Kanda 4. | Malwa | Strong Mughal influence in Datia murals Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following pairs of Artists and Schools are correctly matched? 1. Nisardin : Mewar 2. Madho Das : Malwa 3. Shaykh Hasan : Bundi 4. Sahibdin : Jaipur Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements about the artist Nihal Chand: 1. He is credited with introducing the realistic portraiture style of the Mughal court to Kishangarh. 2. He was the master artist of the Kishangarh School. 3. He avoided painting religious themes like Radha and Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the artist Ruknuddin of the Bikaner School, consider the following statements: 1. His ancestors came from the Mughal court. 2. His style was a pure indigenous idiom with no Deccani influence. 3. He painted significant texts such as the Ramayana and Rasikapriya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which ruler of Kishangarh composed devotional poetry on Krishna and Radha under the pen name 'Nagari Das'?
Who was the master painter from Delhi employed by Karan Singh, whose work represents the beginnings of the Bikaner School?
Which of the following pairs of Artists and Schools are correctly matched? 1. Nihal Chand : Kishangarh 2. Ruknuddin : Bikaner 3. Virji : Jodhpur 4. Sahibram : Jaipur Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following pairs of Terms and Meanings are correctly matched in the context of Bikaner School? 1. Mandi : Artist Studio 2. Gudarayi : To lift / Finishing touches 3. Usta : Master Artist 4. Bahis : Royal archival diaries Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the Jodhpur School of Painting, consider the following statements: 1. One of the earliest sets is a Ragamala painted at Pali in 1850. 2. The last innovative phase coincided with the reign of Man Singh, who was a follower of the Nath Sampradaya. 3. Paintings of the Nath Charita were produced during Man Singh's reign. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Jaipur School of Painting: 1. Sawai Jai Singh banned the creation of paintings in his court. 2. It originated in Amer, which was the nearest of all large Rajput states to the Mughal capitals. 3. Under Sawai Pratap Singh, the predominant Mughal influence increased significantly, replacing indigenous features. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the reign of Sawai Pratap Singh in Jaipur, consider the following statements: 1. He employed around 50 artists in his atelier. 2. He was a staunch Shaivite and discouraged Vaishnava themes. 3. Life-size portraits were produced during the early nineteenth century in Jaipur. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Pali Ragamala on 1623: 1. It is associated with the Mughal School. 2. It was painted by the artist Virji. 3. It retains a primitive and folk style despite being an early example. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Sahibram was an accomplished artist of the Jaipur School known for which genre of painting?
Which Jodhpur ruler's paintings often depict him in the company of Nath gurus?
Which Rajasthani school is noted for producing life-size portraits in the early nineteenth century?
With reference to the poetic works of Keshav Das used as themes in Rajasthani painting, consider the following statements: 1. Kavipriya was written in honour of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. 2. Rasikapriya explores various emotive states such as love, jealousy, and separation through Radha and Krishna. 3. The Baramasa description is absent in the Kavipriya text. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Ragamala paintings: 1. They are pictorial interpretations of ragas and raginis. 2. Each family is headed by a female ragini, having six male consorts. 3. The six main ragas are Bhairava, Malkos, Hindol, Dipak, Megha, and Shri. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the painting Maru Ragini from Mewar, consider the following statements: 1. It bears an inscription revealing the artist Nainsukh. 2. Maru is classified as the ragini of Raga Shri. 3. The painting depicts Dhola and Maru escaping on an elephant. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the painting Chaugan Players: 1. It represents the Jodhpur painting style of Man Singh's reign. 2. It depicts the Emperor playing chess. 3. The painting shows a complete absence of any external influence, being purely indigenous. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term used to identify the painter Sahibdin in the inscription of the Maru Ragini painting is:
The classification of nayaka and nayika types in medieval Indian aesthetics is discussed in which work composed by Bhanu Datta?
The Bihari Satsai, composed around 1662 at the court of Jaipur, was authored by:
Which of the following pairs of Texts and Descriptions are correctly matched? 1. Rasamanjari : Bouquet of Delight 2. Rasikapriya : The Connoisseur’s Delight 3. Gita Govinda : Song of the Cowherd 4. Baramasa : Twelve Months Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following pairs of Paintings and Artists are correctly matched? 1. Maru Ragini : Sahibdin 2. Raga Megha : Madho Das 3. Chaugan Players : Dana 4. Krishna Swinging : Nuruddin Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements about the painting Bani Thani: 1. It is based on the poem Bihari Jas Chandrika written by Sawant Singh. 2. The facial features are derived from the European Mona Lisa. 3. The painting represents a blending of poetry and painting. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Compare the Mewar and Bikaner schools of painting: 1. Mewar paintings are characterized by a complete absence of red and yellow colours. 2. Bikaner paintings show a subdued colour palette influenced by Mughal elegance. 3. Bikaner paintings often include information about the artist and date, unlike many other schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the influence of the Mughal School on Rajasthani paintings: 1. The Jaipur School originated in Amer, which was close to Mughal capitals, leading to strong Mughal aesthetics. 2. The Jodhpur School completely abandoned its indigenous folkish style in favor of Mughal aesthetics. 3. The Malwa School's Datia murals show a complete absence of obvious Mughal influence. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Nathdwara School, consider the following statements: 1. It emerged as a school of painting in the late seventeenth century close to Udaipur. 2. It is a prominent Shaivite centre. 3. Large backdrops called pichhwais were painted on cloth for the deity Shrinathji. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Large backdrops painted on cloth for the deity Shrinathji at Nathdwara are known as:
Which term is used for the large-scale cloth paintings created specifically for worship at the Nathdwara temple?
Which type of hair was preferred for making brushes in Rajasthani painting workshops?
Who is the author of the text 'Rasikapriya', which was frequently illustrated in Rajasthani paintings?
Which artist painted the early Mewar Ragamala set 1605 at Chawand?
The 'Yuddha Kanda' 1652, painted by Sahibdin in the Mewar court, is a section of which text?
In which year did Sawai Jai Singh shift his capital to the newly founded city of Jaipur?