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Q1Consider the following statements regarding Ajanta Paintings: 1. The Ajanta caves are famous for mural paintings depicting the Jataka tales. 2. The paintings are done primarily in the tempera technique. 3. The Ajanta caves belong entirely to the Mahayana phase of Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which of the following sites is NOT known for prehistoric rock paintings in India?MediumSolve →Q3The ‘Bani Thani’ style is associated with which school of Indian miniature painting?MediumSolve →Q4The technique of painting in the Ajanta caves can best be described as:MediumSolve →Q5Consider the following statements about Mughal paintings: 1. They developed under Akbar’s patronage with Persian influence. 2. Jahangir emphasized naturalistic elements and portraits. 3. Mughal paintings mostly depict religious Hindu themes. Which of these statements are correct?MediumSolve →Q6Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? School of Painting Region Basohli Rajasthan Kangra Himachal Pradesh Bundi Gujarat Pattachitra Madhya PradeshMediumSolve →Q7Which style is famous for its bold and vigorous lines with brilliant colours and depiction of Radha-Krishna?MediumSolve →Q8Which of the following schools is known for the depiction of Ragamala paintings?MediumSolve →Q9Consider the following statements about Tanjore paintings: 1. They are done with gesso work and gold foil. 2. The themes are mostly secular. 3. They originated in Tamil Nadu. Which of the above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q10The ‘Company School’ of painting is associated with:MediumSolve →

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