CBSE Class 12 Sculpture Sample Paper 2023

SECTION-A

Q1. Select the right answer from the given options:
(A) In majority what kind of faces were drawn in Rajasthan miniature Paintings.
i. Side Profile faces/ek chashma
ii. Front Faces/do chashma
iii. One and half face/ dedh chashm
iv. None of the Above

Answer : (ii)

(B) ‘Nand Yashoda and Krishna with Kinsmen going to Vrindavan ’is made by which famous artist.
i. Nihal Chand
ii. Manaku
iii. Nainsukh
iv. Guman

Answer : (iii)

(C) Mughal Miniature paintings were mostly made under the patronage of
i. Common people
ii. Sufi Saints
iii. Emperors
iv. Soldiers

Answer : (iii)

(D) In which Miniature School women were given less importance as the central figure
i. Pahari School
ii. Mughal School
iii. Deccan School
iv. Rajasthan School

Answer : (ii)

(E) According to your Course of Study the painting made by Amrita Sher Gil is in which medium?
i. Natural Colour
ii. Pastel Colour
iii. Oil Colour
iv. Metallic Colour

Answer : (iii)

(F) The famous Rajasthani miniature painter ‘Sahibdin’ belong to which Sub School
i. Kishangarh
ii. Mewar
iii. Jodhpur
iv. Jaipur

Answer : (ii)

(G) In the painting ‘Krishna with Gopies’ which tone of colour has been applied to reflect Krishna’s skin ?
i. Blue
ii. Yellow
iii. Brown
iv. White

Answer : (i)

(H) The episode showcasing ‘Bharat meets Rama at Chitrakut’ in miniature style isbased on  the story from –
i. Mahabharata
ii. Ramayana
iii. Geet Govind
iv. Bhagwat Puran

Answer : (ii)

SECTION-B
(Short answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected in around 100 words

Q2. Using metal as a base this famous sculptor made God and Goddess in ‘Modern Trends’ bringing revolution in the world of Indian sculptures.
Explain the Sculpture in Short and
(a) Identify the Sculpture and its Artist.
(b) Elaborate on its medium and technique

Answer : (GANESHA, P.V. JANKIRAM, OXIDISED COPPER, METAL, BRONZE, METAL RODS, SHEETS, WELDING, DIVINE AURA, MANY HANDS DEPICTED. WITH MANY THINGS LIKE SHANKH, LOTUS, VEENA ETC. BLENDING OF METAL, THREE DIMENSION.)

(OR)

Explain how the sculptor has shown the ‘Strength of Unity’ through his sculpture with powerfully modelled human figures.
(a) Identify the Sculptor and this Sculpture.
(b) Elaborate on its Medium and Technique

Answer : (TRIUMPH OF LABOUR, DEVI PRASAD ROY CHOWDHURY. CEMENT, METAL, FOUR HUMAN FIGURES, MUSCULAR BODY, UNITY, STRENGTH, FORCE, WORKERS, MINIMAL CLOTHES, MEN AT WORK, UNITY BRINGS VICTORY.)

Q3. Write the name of the Sub School and medium used in making the painting ‘Hazarat Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusro’.
Explain any two human values shown in the painting.

Answer : (HYDERABAD, TEMPRA, WATER LOLOUR ON PAPER, RESPECT TOWARDS GURU, SIMPLICITY, PEACE, DEVINE, DEVOTION TOWARDSM ENTOR.)

(OR)

Write the name of the artist and medium used for making the painting ‘Kabir and Raidas’
Explain any two human values shown in this painting that you feel connected  with.

Answer : (USTAD FAKIRULLAN KHAN, WATER COLOUR ON PAPER, TEMPERA SIMPLICITY, SIMPLE LIVING HIGH. VALUS, FRIENDSHIP, PASSION TOWARDS WORK.)

Q4. Write the colours and their symbolic meaning used in our National Flag. also write about the significance and meaning of Ashoka Chakra and its 24 Spokes.

Answer : (ORANGE, WHITE, GREEN, STRENGTH, COURAGE, PEACE AND TRUTH, FERTILITY, GROWTH, SACRIFICE, PEACE, PROSPERITY, DEVELOPMENT, DHARM CHAKRA, 24 HOURS CONTINUOUS DUTY.)

(OR)

Name the British officer who played a major role as the head of an Art Institution

Briefly describe his contribution along with Abinandranath Tagore.

Answer : (E.B. HAVELL, FORMATION OF COLLEGE OF ART, WASH TECHNIQUE, PROMOTING INDIAN THEME.)

Q5. Write the name of the Artist, Sub School and the Medium of any one of the famous paintings on women empowerment mentioned below. Explain how the artist has been successful in showcasing this subject matter?
‘Chaugan Players’

Answer : (DANA, JODHPUR, WATER COLOUR, TEMPERA, WOMEN PLAYING POLO SPORT DOMINANTLY PLAYED BY MEN, RIDING HORSES, SPORTS PERSON, BREAKING NORMS, CO-PLAYERS, SHOWING EQUALITY.)

(OR)

‘Chand Bibi playing polo’

Answer : (UNKNOWN, GOLKONDA, WATER COLOUR ON PAPER. TEMPERA WOMEN PLAYING POLO SPORT DOMINANTLY PLAYED BY MEN, RIDING HORSES, SPORTS PERSON, BREAKING NORMS, THE CO-PLAYERS SHOWING EQUALITY, WOMEN REFEREE)

Q6. Identify the famous print of Anupam Sud showing a social problem.
Mention the medium and technique while giving the answer.

Answer : (OFF WALLS, ETCHING ON ZINC PLATE, PRINT ON PAPER, SITUATION OF WIDOW IN INDIAN SOCIETY, DISCRIMINATION FROM SOCIETY, LIFE SITUATION OF WOMEN BEFORE AND AFTER HUSBAND’S DEATH, CONSERVATIVE BELIEF, LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER DEATH, SHOWING DOMINATED SOCIETY.)

(OR)

Write the name of the famous painting of Raja Ravi Verma from your course of study?
Explain the panting in short and give name the major character and emotion that has been depicted in this artwork?

Answer : (RAMA VANQUISHING THE PRIDE OF THE OCEAN, MAIN FIGURE OF RAMA, ANGER, ANNOYANCE, IRRITATION, CYCLONIC WINDS. REALISTIC FIGURES, STONES, VIOLENT WAVES, FLOWING CLOTHES, THREE MORE FIGURES WERE SHOWN, LIGHTING AND THUNDERSTORM.)