FA-12th Jayshree Periwal High School Practice Paper-1

(2024–25)

General Instructions:
● Section-A Attempt all Questions (Each part will carry 1 mark)
● Section-B Attempt all Questions (Each Question will carry 2 Marks)
● Section-C Attempt any two Questions (Each Question will carry 6 Marks)

Section-A
1. Select the right answer from the given options:
A. The dominance of which colour out of the following can be seen in the miniature painting
Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan?
(i) White (ii) Pink. (iii) Blue. (iv) Red
B. Artists sometimes painted beauty with divinity as seen in the painted figure of ‘Radha Bani-
Thani’ which belongs to the Rajasthani Sub School of:
(i) Jaipur (ii) Udaipur (iii) Bundi (iv) Kishangarh
C. Assertion (A): Raja Ravi Varma highlights the beauty of Indian women draped in sarees
and Indian Tradition through mythological themes in his artworks:
Reason (R): Painting ‘Radhika’ was one such example painted by him in wash technique.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(iii) A is true but R is false
(iv) A is false and R is True
D. Assertion (A): Chand Bibi Playing Polo belongs to the Deccan genre
Reason (R): Through this painting the artist is showing women empowerment even when
the practice of ‘purdah’ existed.
(i) “A” and “R” both are correct. R is the correct explanation of A
(ii) Both A and R are correct. “R” is not the correct explanation of “A.”
(iii) A is correct and R is wrong.
(iv) A is wrong and R is correct.
E. Which of the following colours is not used in the Indian national flag?
(i) Red (ii) Saffron (iii) White (iv) Blue
F. In which of the following painting Shri Krishna has been depicted as a child (Bal Swaroop)
(i) Krishna on swing (ii) Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan
(iii) Krishna with Gopis (iv) Nand Yashoda and Krishna with kinsmen
going to Vrindavan
G. In the painting Marriage Procession of Dara Shikoh, two elegant elephants are shown in the
background, the people riding on it are:
(i) Children and Soldiers (ii) Women and Drum Beaters
(iii) Dara Shikoh’s courts men (iv) Royal Dignitaries
H. Bikaner had studios called________s where a group of artists worked under the
supervision of a master artist
(i) Mandi (ii) Suratkhana
(iii) Waslighar (iv) Marammatkhana

Section-B
(Short answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected around 100 words
2. The sculptor is reflecting the nomadic life, its challenges and the spirit of not giving up in his
sculpture, which successfully captures their mobility, togetherness and their dog as an
important family unit made with cement and concrete.’ Mention the tittle and the name of
the sculptor and explain according to you what human values and emotions does this
sculpture represents.
OR
In Pahari miniature painting an episode from Bhagwat purana, depicts a group of Gokul
inhabitants with Krishna is going to other place showing their movement successfully.
● Identify the artist, title of the painting, medium and technique.
● How is the movement shown explain through its compositional arrangement?
3. In this Rajasthani school of miniature painting Nayak is sitting on a swing talking to his
beloved, while something else is seen happening down.
● Identify the title, artist, medium and technique of the painting.
● Explain in your own words the sentiments depicted in this artwork.
OR
On the basis of its Compositional Arrangement, how successful has the artist been in
showcasing the commitment between horses and their royal female riders to win the match.
Appreciate the use of simplistic natural landscape in the painting ‘Chand Bibi Playing Polo.
4. On the death of his favourite pet Jahangir got very sad. Birds, Animals, and Natural
surroundings have healing powers. They brought happiness in life of Jahangir who asked
his painters to make miniature on these themes
● Mention the name of the Artist, and its medium / technique.
● Looking at the above statement identify and describe the painting in your course
made during the regime of Jahangir, elaborate your reflection based on the above
statement.
OR
On the basis of aesthetic parameters and subject matter, explain the painting ‘Haldi
Grinders’. Also write the name of its Artist, period, medium, and technique.
5. In today era, where instability, formality, lack of commitment are often felt in relationships,
Adiyogi Shiva, believed to be the first lover of the universe is shown grieving on the body of
his lifeless wife, in a heart touching painting of Bengal school.
● Identify the painting, its artist, medium and technique
● What life values is it teaching us about maintaining the bond of relationships, selfless
love, and dedication.
OR
A Rajasthani school of miniature painting in which six long red sticks are trying to grab the
ball shows passion of young women for the game.
● Identify the artist and sub school of the painting
● Express your perspective on the subject matter.
6. They are simple villagers of south India .between the man and woman flowering plants and
shrubs are seen separating the two there is a gentle stylization in the actual presentation of
villagers which imposes on figures in this print a touch of puppets
● Identify the art work and the artist.
● Describe the overall composition
OR
Identify the painting and its artist from Provincial School which reflects the grandeur of the
Mughal Empire. Here, Shahjahan stands out with a green coloured nimbus/halo around his
head. And briefly explain the tableau of grandeur seen in the picture?
Section-C
Attempt any two questions from the given options (Long answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected in around 200 words
7. A. ‘Throw light on how the power of Indian art was successfully utilized by the artists of
that time to create a massive public support to revolt against Colonial British
influence through formation of the Bengal School of Art.
B. ‘The Mughal Miniature School flourished and mutated in different regime.’ Support
your answer using the below-mentioned key pointers.
● Write about the origin and development of Mughal School, under the patronage of
different Mughal rulers
● On the basis of knowledge and understanding about Mughal Miniatures, elaborate
the characteristics features of the miniature school.
● How can you justify that the Mughal miniature paintings were based on the secular
themes with Intellectual mindset.
C. ‘The Miniature paintings of Rajasthani school are inspired by our old sacred texts
and scriptures. In some paintings, the essence of the story is illustrated with same
figure shown more than one time in the same picture frame.’
Based on the above statement, carefully observe and analyze to describe the
attached mentioned painting on the following parameters
● Identify the Painting, Artist, Medium and Technique
● Compositional Arrangement
● How effective is the narrative in this style of repetition of the same human figures?

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