NCERT Class 12 Art & Culture — Chapter 3: The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

With reference to the pre-Mughal and indigenous schools of painting in India, consider the following statements: 1. Unlike the Mughal style, the indigenous style emphasized a flat perspective and bold modelling of figures. 2. The indigenous style was completely replaced by the Mughal style due to the latter's optical reality and finesse. 3. The Mughal style introduced three-dimensional figure portrayal which was absent in the parallel indigenous schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the painting Jahangir in Darbar on 1620: 1. It depicts Prince Aurangzeb standing in attendance. 2. It is attributed to the artists Abul Hasan and Manohar. 3. The painting strictly excludes any European figures or Jesuit priests. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Who among the following was the court historian of Akbar who recorded that more than a hundred artists were employed in the royal atelier?

Which European monarch is portrayed in the painting 'Jahangir enthroned on an Hourglass'?

The painting Zebra 1621 by Ustad Mansur depicts an animal brought from which region?

Which colour was obtained from Lapis Lazuli in Mughal painting?

Consider the following pairs of Mughal Rulers and their specific contributions/events: 1. Humayun : Established court in Kabul with Safavid assistance 2. Akbar : Commissioned Hamza Nama (completion) 3. Jahangir : Commissioned Padshahnama 4. Shah Jahan : Commissioned Razm Nama How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

The painting Marriage Procession of Dara Shikoh is attributed to which artist?

Which European painter was deeply inspired by Mughal court paintings and made studies of Indian drawings to master delicate lines?

The painting Princes of the House of Timur is currently housed in which museum?

The painting 'Babur inspecting the fort of Gwalior' is an illustration from the memoirs of which Mughal emperor?

Which gemstone was used to burnish Mughal paintings to set the colours?

Consider the following pairs regarding Mughal manuscripts: 1. Razm Nama : Persian translation of Ramayana 2. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri : Memoirs of Jahangir 3. Padshahnama : Chronicles of Shah Jahan 4. Hamza Nama : Stories of the Prophet’s uncle How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Under whose patronage did individual album paintings become popular?

In the terminology of the Mughal painting workshop, what was the final stage of colouring called?

The painting 'Falcon Perched on a Bird Rest' 1615 is attributed to which Mughal court painter?

Which artist is credited with both Noah’s Ark and Krishna Lifts Govardhan?

Consider the following statements regarding the illustrated manuscript Hamza Nama: 1. It was a project conceived and completed entirely during the reign of Emperor Babur. 2. The paintings were executed directly on cloth rather than on paper. 3. The project was completed under the supervision of the Persian masters Mir Sayyid Ali and Abd us Samad. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following pigments was used in Mughal miniature painting to obtain the colour vermilion?

With reference to the painting Noah’s Ark from the Diwan-i Hafiz, consider the following statements: 1. It is ascribed to the artist Daswant. 2. It depicts the sons of Noah throwing Iblis out of the ark. 3. It is characterized by a vertical perspective that infuses the painting with dramatic energy. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the painting Madonna and Child on 1580, consider the following statements: 1. It demonstrates the exclusive influence of the Persian Safavid style with no European elements. 2. It was done in opaque watercolour on paper. 3. The painting completely rejects Indian elements to maintain European authenticity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the painting Dara Shikoh with Sages in a Garden: 1. It was painted by the artist Bichitra. 2. It depicts Dara Shikoh engaging in a military strategy meeting with his generals. 3. It reflects the intellectual inclination of the prince towards diverse religious thoughts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the painting Krishna Lifts Mount Govardhan, consider the following statements: 1. It is an illustration from the Padshahnama. 2. It is attributed to the artist Miskin. 3. The translation of the text for this manuscript is associated with scholars like Badauni. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs of terms and their meanings in Mughal painting: 1. Tarh : Sketching/Composition 2. Chiharanama : Portraiture 3. Rangamizi : Burnishing 4. Muraqqas : Albums How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

The term rangamizi in the context of Mughal miniature painting refers to:

Which Mughal emperor is associated with the establishment of the Nigaar Khana ?

Consider the following statements regarding the Akbar Nama: 1. It contains a detailed account of Akbar’s political and personal life. 2. It was a low-cost project intended for mass distribution among the common public. 3. The paintings strictly avoided depicting Hindu mythologies or Persian themes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Mughal Emperor Babur, consider the following statements: 1. He was a descendant of Emperor Timur and Genghis Khan. 2. His autobiography Baburnama contains no references to artists or painting. 3. He mentioned the Persian artist Bihzad but criticized his way of drawing faces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs of Paintings and their Artists: 1. Princes of the House of Timur : Abd us Samad 2. Spies of Hamza attack the City of Kaymar : Mir Sayyid Ali (Supervision) 3. Madonna and Child : Basawan 4. Jahangir in Darbar : Abul Hasan and Manohar How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding the artist Ustad Mansur: 1. He received the title Nadir-uz-Zaman from Emperor Shah Jahan. 2. He is famous for his paintings of flora and fauna, including the Falcon and Zebra. 3. He was a contemporary of the artist Abul Hasan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs of Pigments and their Sources used in Mughal painting: 1. Vermilion : Cinnabar 2. Ultramarine : Lapis Lazuli 3. Bright Yellow : Orpiment 4. Black : Charcoal How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

The honorific title Nadir al Zaman conferred during the Mughal period was associated with which of the following court painters?

Consider the following statements regarding the influence of European art on Mughal painting: 1. European art sensibilities started making their way into the Indo-Iranian style during Jahangir's reign. 2. Jahangir strictly prohibited the entry of European paintings into his court. 3. The use of spatial depth and naturalistic representation in Jahangir's era reflects European influence. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Razm Nama, consider the following statements: 1. It is the Persian translation of the Ramayana. 2. It was scribed in ornate calligraphy and contained 169 paintings. 3. It was completed during the reign of Akbar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs of Paintings and their Locations/Collections: 1. Tutinama: The Girl and the Parrot : Chester Beatty Library, Dublin 2. Jahangir in Darbar : Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 3. Jahangir’s Dream : Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. 4. Noah’s Ark : Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding the artist Badauni: 1. He was a scholar noble in the court of Akbar. 2. He was assigned the job of translating the Bible into Persian. 3. He was a staunch supporter of Din-i-Ilahi and shared Abul Fazl's liberal views. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The term chiharanama, encountered in discussions on Mughal atelier practices, best corresponds to which of the following forms?

With reference to the Mughal Emperor Humayun, consider the following statements: 1. He was unimpressed by the Persian tradition of miniature painting. 2. He took refuge in the court of the Safavid Persian ruler Shah Tahmasp. 3. He invited the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo to his court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Padshahnama: 1. It is a chronicle of the reign of Emperor Akbar. 2. It represents the height of Indian miniature painting with jewel-like colours. 3. It was a lavish project characterized by the use of gold and lapis lazuli. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which Mughal artist is credited with the painting Jahangir’s Dream?

The Razm Nama was completed in 1589 under the supervision of which master artist?

Consider the following pairs of Artists and their specific works: 1. Bhure : Babur inspecting the fort of Gwalior 2. Basawan : Madonna and Child 3. Miskin : Krishna Lifts Mount Govardhan 4. Haji Madni : Marriage Procession of Dara Shikoh How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

In the context of the Mughal atelier, the term Nigaar Khana refers to:

In the early development of Mughal miniature painting, Humayun played a key role by bringing which two Persian masters to his court?

What was the name of the painting workshop established by Humayun attached to his library?

Consider the following pairs of Artists and the Emperors they primarily served: 1. Mir Sayyid Ali : Humayun/Akbar 2. Aqa Riza : Jahangir 3. Daswant : Akbar 4. Haji Madni : Shah Jahan How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to the painting Zebra 1621, consider the following statements: 1. Jahangir initially suspected the animal was a horse with painted stripes. 2. The painting contains no inscriptions or text. 3. The animal was eventually sent as a gift to the Shah of Iran. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the artistic developments under Emperor Jahangir, consider the following statements: 1. His atelier preferred mass production of manuscripts over individual high-quality artworks. 2. The practice of creating Muraqqas became popular under his patronage. 3. He employed the artist Basawan to achieve sophistication in painting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The manuscript Razm Nama is the Persian translation of which Indian text?