Painting & Handicrafts MCQs for CET 12th Level
Practice 20 free Painting & Handicrafts questions under Art & Architecture — Rajasthan History.
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CET 12th Level — Art & Architecture — Painting & Handicrafts
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Question 1 of 20
Assertion (A): The 'Kavad' of Bassi is often referred to as a 'walking pilgrimage' (chalta-firta teerth). Reason (R): It is an intricately painted wooden box with doors that storytellers carry from place to place to narrate religious epics.
Question 2 of 20
Which of the following products obtained a Geographical Indication (GI) tag most recently, according to the provided data?
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following locations is NOT correctly paired with its famous handicraft?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following pairings of an artisan and their associated craft/institution is CORRECT?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following elements is central to the traditional 'Matheran Kala' of Bikaner?
Question 6 of 20
The newly launched 'SARAL' portal in 2025 is an initiative to digitize industries and handicrafts under the aegis of which organization?
Question 7 of 20
The 'Chitrashala' of Bundi, built during the reign of Rao Ummed Singh, achieves its distinct and mesmerizing visual identity primarily through the extensive use of which color scheme?
Question 8 of 20
The legendary miniature painter Nihalchand, famous worldwide for his exquisite masterpiece 'Bani Thani,' is primarily associated with which specific school of Rajasthani painting?
Question 9 of 20
Which ruler's reign witnessed the profound synthesis of Mughal and South Indian artistic traditions in the Bikaner painting style?
Question 10 of 20
Which traditional craft is characterized by fine needlework on cotton and silk fabrics and was recognized with a GI tag in 2023?
Question 11 of 20
The visual themes of 'Dhola-Maru', 'Moomal-Nihal de', and 'Nath Charitra' are the hallmark creations of artists like Veer Ji and Narayan Das. These belong to which painting style?
Question 12 of 20
In which century did the Rajasthani miniature painting tradition successfully shed its Apabhramsha influences and emerge as a completely independent style?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following specific textile print styles is historically and culturally recognized as the traditional attire for women belonging to the Gadia Lohar community?
Question 14 of 20
Which painter of the Kishangarh style is famous for the painting 'Chandni Raat ki Sangeet Goshti' (Music Party in Moonlight)?
Question 15 of 20
Assertion (A): The miniature painting style that flourished in regions like Himachal and Jammu was categorized as 'Pahari Style' by Ananda Coomaraswamy. Reason (R): It exhibited a distinct stiffness in line work unlike the soft, vivid expressions of the Rajasthani style. Select the correct answer:
Question 16 of 20
Which prominent artisan was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009 for his unparalleled mastery in creating natural colored, floral-patterned Bagru prints?
Question 17 of 20
Which specific thematic narrative, originating from the Panchatantra animal fables, is a highly favored subject in the Udaipur (Mewar) style of painting?
Question 18 of 20
Which of the following Rajput rulers is credited with presiding over the 'Golden Era' of the Udaipur (Mewar) sub-school of painting?
Question 19 of 20
Assertion (A): The 'Fresco Secco' technique is considered more durable against harsh weather than the 'Ala-Gila' (Arayash) technique. Reason (R): In Fresco Secco, the natural colors penetrate deep inside the wet lime plaster, making them an integral part of the wall. Choose the correct option:
Question 20 of 20