STALWARTS WORLD SCHOOL

GRADE – XI
PAINTING

S.NO. SECTION-A MARKS

Q 1. Select the right answer from the given options:
(A) Who discovered the caves of Bhimbethaka ? 1.
(a) Dr.Vishnu Vakankar (b) Alexander Hunter
(c) Charles Hunter (d) Anand Coomarswamy
(B). Which colours are used in Bhimbethaka cave paintings? 1.
(a) Oil and pigment (b) Wax and pigment
(c) Mineral colours (d) Powder of dried leaves ,fruits and vegetables.
(C). What is the medium of the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro? 1.
(a) Bronze (b) Terracotta
(c) Clay (d) Limestone.
(D). Which of the following is the sculpture of Indus Valley with an elaborate headgear? 1.
(a) Dancing Girl (b) High Priest
(c) Mala Torso (d) Mother Goddess
(E). Which is the most suitable answer for defining the term Prehistoric? 1.
(a) Time before the formation of world history
(b) Time before the 5th century B.C
(c) The time when paper and written had not yet be discovered.
(d) Time before 1st century B.C
(F). Which of the following is the location of the figure of the Mother Goddess. 1.
(a) Mohenjo-daro (b) Lothal
(c) Kalibangan (d) Harrappa
(G). Which of the following is the medium used for making the Bull Seal? 1.
(a) Limestone (b) Terracotta
(c) Bronze (d) Steatite (white rive stone)

(H). Which of the following is the medium used for making the Male Torso? 1.
(a) Red limestone (b) Bronze
(c) Terracotta (d) White stone
 SECTION-B
(Short answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected in around 100 words:
Q2. Write a short note on the Prehistoric painting: Wizard's dance. 2.
Or
Write a brief note on the Prehistoric painting: Roaring animal
Q3. Write a short note on the following art facts of the Indus valley along with medium, 2.
period ,location and collection.
(a) Dancing Girl (b) Bull Seal
Or
Most of the female figures symbolized fertility and prosperity in “Indian art”.
Describe any one from Indus valley.
Q4. What is the subject matter of Bhimbethaka cave. 2.
Or
Write a short note on painting Earthen ware from Indus valley civilization.
Q5. Describe the technique of Bronze casting from the Indus valley civilization. 2.
Or
Q6. Write a short note on 'Male Torso'. 2.
Or
What is technique and style of prehistoric Rock Paintings?

SECTION-C
(Attempt any two question from the given options.)
( Long answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected in around 200 words.
(7) Write a detail note on Bhimbethaka caves. 6.
a) Location b) Subject-Matter c) Material used.
(8) Aesthetically describe the following sculptures. 6.
a) Mother Goddess b) Dancing Girl
(9) Describe the Prehistoric Periods in detail. 6.