NCERT Class 12 Art & Culture — Chapter 8: The Living Art Traditions of India

The textile art form known as 'Mata ni Pachedi' is a traditional craft of:

Consider the following statements regarding Gond paintings: 1. They are practiced exclusively by the Bhil tribe of Rajasthan. 2. The paintings often use dots and lines to fill the forms. 3. Recent transformations in this art form depict Krishna with cows and gopis. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Mithila painting tradition, consider the following statements: 1. It is traditionally done by men on the ceilings of temples. 2. The Kohbar ghar paintings specifically depict the wedding procession of Lord Rama and Sita only. 3. The artists use bamboo twigs with cotton swabs as brushes and derive colours from mineral stones and organic sources. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Pata painting tradition, consider the following statements: 1. Bengal patas are primarily associated with a storytelling performance by the patua. 2. Puri patas are strictly done on palm leaf and never on paper or cloth. 3. The Jatri patti is a type of Puri painting meant for pilgrims to take away as memorabilia. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Phad paintings of Rajasthan: 1. They are painted by the itinerant bards known as Bhopas. 2. They depict the valorous tales of local heroes known as Bhomias, such as Pabuji and Dev Narayan. 3. The performance involves a lamp held against the scroll to illuminate images during night-long storytelling. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Warli | 1. Rice flour on earth walls B. Mithila | 2. Lotus with stalk (Kohbar) C. Pithoro | 3. Rows of horse rider deities D. Gond | 4. Geometric drawings of Krishna and Gopis

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Palaghat | 1. Pata Chitra B. Pabuji | 2. Mithila C. Kohbar | 3. Phad D. Jagannath | 4. Warli

In Mithila culture, the 'Kohbar' painting is traditionally executed in which part of the house?

With reference to the Dhokra casting technique, consider the following statements: 1. It involves the casting of bronze using the lost wax or cire perdue method. 2. The core figure is made from solid iron to provide stability. 3. The molten metal is poured into the mould while the wax is still inside to displace it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mithila painting is widely known by which other name, derived from a district in Bihar?

With reference to the Mithila painting, consider the following statements: 1. The art form derives its name from the medieval kingdom of Magadha. 2. It is believed to have originated at the time of Princess Sita's marriage to Lord Rama. 3. While traditionally done on walls, it is now also practiced on paper and fabric. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Besides West Bengal and Odisha, the tradition of 'Pachhedi' or scroll painting is also prominent in:

In the Dhokra metal casting process, the resin used for wax preparation is traditionally collected from which tree?

Consider the following statements regarding the Pata Chitra technique: 1. The colours are mixed with synthetic varnish to ensure durability. 2. The borders are made first before the figures are sketched. 3. The painting is left rough and unpolished to maintain a rustic texture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Rice Flour | 1. Dhokra B. Saal Resin | 2. Warli C. Tamarind Glue | 3. Pata Chitra D. Bamboo Twig | 4. Mithila

With reference to Mithila paintings, consider the following statements: 1. The Kohbar painting typically includes images of Shiva-Parvati and Radha-Krishna. 2. The sun and the moon are strictly avoided in the iconography of this style. 3. The paintings are characterized by a 'horror vacui', leaving no empty space. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Pithoro paintings: 1. The rows of horse riders represent the invading armies of the Mughals. 2. The minor deities and the archetypal farmer are depicted in the upper section. 3. The paintings are executed on the walls of houses. Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the terminology of Indian miniature painting, 'Neem kalam' refers to:

Which of the following materials is NOT traditionally used in the Dhokra metal casting process?

Which of the following deities is NOT typically the central subject of the 'Bhomia' or hero-cult Phad scrolls of Rajasthan?

Mithila painting is an indigenous art form primarily associated with the state of:

Consider the following statements regarding the Warli paintings of Maharashtra: 1. The paintings are traditionally executed using a mixture of cow dung and charcoal on red ochre walls. 2. The central motif of the Chowk is the mother goddess Palaghat, representing the corn goddess. 3. The guardian deity is visualised as a multi-headed serpent known as Naga Devata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Pithoro paintings, consider the following statements: 1. They are painted by the Rathva Bhils of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. 2. The paintings are characterized by the absence of animal figures, focusing solely on geometric patterns. 3. The painting represents the cosmography of the tribe, including the world of gods and the earth. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Pithoro | 1. Odisha B. Warli | 2. Maharashtra C. Phad | 3. Gujarat D. Pata Chitra | 4. Rajasthan

In the tradition of Odisha Pata Chitra, the white pigment is primarily derived from:

Which term is used in Odisha’s manuscript art tradition to denote the palm leaf used as the writing surface?

The 'Khyal' style of singing is traditionally performed to narrate stories associated with which folk painting tradition?

In the context of Mithila painting, the 'Gosain ghar' refers to:

Consider the following statements regarding the Phad paintings: 1. The Bhomias depicted are brave men who sacrificed their lives protecting cattle. 2. The Joshis who paint the Phads were traditionally court painters of the Mughal empire. 3. The Phad banchan is traditionally performed at night using a lamp to illuminate the scroll. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following themes is primarily depicted in the central or outer courtyards of a Mithila home?

Which of the following materials is NOT traditionally used as a source of pigment in Mithila painting?

Consider the following statements regarding the materials used in Warli paintings: 1. The background is typically an earth-coloured wall. 2. The white pigment is derived from lime mixed with synthetic glue. 3. Fine camel-hair brushes are used to create the intricate details. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Puri Patas: 1. Thia-badhia pata strictly depicts the temple from a top-down aerial view only. 2. Krishna-Balaram Vesha is one of the themes painted depicting the attires of the deities. 3. The colours are traditionally derived from natural sources like conch shells and lamp black. Which of the statements given above are correct?

In Odisha Pata Chitra painting, the black pigment is traditionally obtained from:

The 'Rathva Bhil' community of Gujarat is renowned for which ritualistic painting tradition?

In the context of Odisha Pata Chitra, what does the term 'Jatri patti' refer to?

Consider the following statements regarding Terracotta art in India: 1. It involves baking clay for durability. 2. It is used exclusively for making large architectural structures. 3. It is found across various regions of India, including the North-East. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Historically, which material has been the most ubiquitous medium for folk sculpture across India?

In the 'Chowk' paintings of the Warli community, the central figure typically represents:

In Warli art, the headless warrior figure depicted with five corn shoots is known as:

Consider the following statements regarding the Pata tradition: 1. It is practiced in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha, and West Bengal. 2. In Bengal, the tradition is strictly confined to the temples and does not involve storytelling. 3. In Odisha, the art form has evolved to include commercial works for pilgrims. Which of the statements given above are correct?

In art history, the metal casting process commonly known as the ‘lost wax’ technique is referred to by which French term?

The 'Kanchi Kaveri' legend is a popular theme in which Indian painting tradition?

The 'Ghadwa' community of Bastar is traditionally associated with which craft?