Quiz for Painting

Q1: Which ancient Indian painting is found in the Ajanta caves?

A. Frescoes B. Miniature paintings C. Mural paintings D. Watercolor paintings

Q2: The Mughal miniature painting style originated in which century?

A. 14th century B. 15th century C. 16th century D. 17th century

Q3: Which painting style is known for intricate details and bright colors, developed in Rajasthan?

A. Pattachitra B. Madhubani C. Rajput D. Warli

Q4: Which school of Indian painting is famous for depicting themes from the Mahabharata?

A. Mughal B. Pahari C. Rajput D. Bengal

Q5: The Pattachitra paintings are traditionally done on:

A. Cloth B. Palm leaf C. Paper D. Wooden panels

Q6: Which Indian painting style uses natural colors extracted from minerals and plants?

A. Madhubani B. Warli C. Pahari D. Mughal

Q7: Who is considered the pioneer of modern Indian painting?

A. Raja Ravi Varma B. Abanindranath Tagore C. Nandalal Bose D. Jamini Roy

Q8: The Bengal School of Art was founded as a reaction against which style?

A. Western Academic B. Mughal C. Rajput D. Persian

Q9: Which Indian painting style uses geometric patterns and tribal motifs?

A. Warli B. Pahari C. Rajput D. Mughal

Q10: Which technique is commonly used in traditional Indian fresco painting?

A. Tempera B. Oil painting C. Watercolor D. Buon fresco

Q11: Which Indian painting style is associated with the Kangra region?

A. Pahari B. Mughal C. Rajput D. Bengal

Q12: The Mughal painting style primarily combined Indian and which other influences?

A. Chinese B. Persian C. European D. Greek

Q13: Which material is traditionally used as a base in miniature paintings?

A. Silk cloth B. Palm leaf C. Paper D. Wood

Q14: The theme of “Krishna Leela” is most popular in which Indian painting tradition?

A. Madhubani B. Rajput C. Pahari D. Warli

Q15: Who was a prominent artist of the Bengal School of Art?

A. Jamini Roy B. Raja Ravi Varma C. Nandalal Bose D. M.F. Husain

Q16: Which art form uses white pigment made from rice paste and charcoal for outlines?

A. Madhubani B. Warli C. Pahari D. Rajput

Q17: Which Indian painting style is known for its bold colors and folk motifs from Bihar?

A. Pattachitra B. Madhubani C. Warli D. Kalamkari

Q18: The frescoes in the Bagh caves belong to which religion?

A. Hinduism B. Buddhism C. Jainism D. Islam

Q19: Which type of brush was traditionally used in Indian miniature paintings?

A. Camel hair brush B. Squirrel hair brush C. Bamboo stick with fine hairs D. Cotton brush