| Post Name | Artist Photographer - Medical Education |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 013/2026/OL |
| Category Code | 729/2024 |
| Date of Test | 23 January 2026 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Match the Following i. Monochromatic scheme a. Captures movement and action ii. Gesture line b. Fear, intensity iii. Jagged lines c. Red, Yellow, Blue iv. Primary colours d. Variations of a single hue
Answer
B. i-d, ii-a, iii-b, iv-c
2
Which statement correctly defines complementary colours?
Answer
C. They are colours opposite each other on the colour wheel
3
Which statements are true about tints? i. A tint is formed by adding white to a colour. ii. Tints always appear darker than the original hue. iii. Tints make colours took lighter and softer. iv. Tints and shades are the same thing.
Answer
A. i and iii
4
Which of the following statements are correct about texture and space in visual art? (i). Texture can be real (tactile) or implied through visual techniques. (ii). Overlapping objects is one way to create depth in an artwork. (iii). Negative space has no role in composition. (iv). Linear perspective helps to create the illusion of three-dimensional space.
Answer
B. Only (i) and (ii)
5
Match the Following ( (i) Unity a) Creates equal visual weight in a composition (b) (ii) Harmony A focal point that attracts the viewerâs attention first (c) (iii) Dominance A pleasing relationship among similar elements (d) (iv) Balance A sense of oneness or completeness in the artwork
Answer
B. (i)-(d), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(a)
6
Which principle helps create a focal point that draws the viewerâs attention first?
Answer
A. Emphasis
7
Perspective is primarily used to:
Answer
B. Create the illusion of depth and space
8
Which of the following statements correctly describes Chiaroscuro as a method in visual art?
Answer
B. It emphasizes strong contrasts between light and dark to model forms and create a sense of depth.
9
An artist sketches landscapes, lets ideas mature subconsciously, suddenly realizes the perfect composition, then adds details and finally critiques the result. Which sequence correctly represents the creative process stages?
Answer
A. Observation Incubation Insight Elaboration Evaluation
10
Which artist is known for intense Observation of nature and translating it into detailed botanical paintings?
Answer
B. Albrecht DĂźrer
11
Claude Monet refining textures and details in Water Lilies is an example of:
Answer
C. Elaboration
12
Match the art style with an example (i) (a) Tribal Art Madhubani paintings from India (ii) (b) Folk Art Pahari miniatures inspired by Mughal and Rajput traditions (iii) (c) Classical Art Aboriginal rock paintings from Australia (iv) (d) Modern Art Picassoâs Guernica
Answer
A. (i)-(c), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(d)
13
Which of the following statements is/are correct? (i). Folk art often reflects the daily life, festivals and culture of a community. (ii). Modern art focuses on individual expression, abstraction and experimentation. (iii). Aboriginal rock paintings from Australia are examples of tribal art. ( iv). Classical Indian art, like the sculptures of Khajuraho, emphasizes idealized human forms and proportion.
Answer
C. All of the above (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
14
Match the Modern Art Movement with its Artists (i) (a) Cubism Jackson Pollock (ii) (b) Surrealism Henri Matisse (iii) (c) Abstract Expressionism Picasso (iv) Fauvism (d) Salvador Dali
Answer
A. (i)-(c), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(b)
15
Who is a well-known exponent of Padayani folk art from Kerala?
Answer
D. Kadammanitta Vasudevan Pillai
16
Which of the following best describes the pastel painting technique?
Answer
B. Using dry, powdered pigment sticks to create soft, blendable tones
17
In watercolour painting, which technique is used to create soft, diffused edges by applying pigment onto a damp surface?
Answer
C. Wet-on-wet
18
In visual art, the term bricolage refers to:
Answer
B. Assembling a work from diverse, found, or readily available materials
19
In oil painting, the glazing technique involves:
Answer
C. Applying thin, transparent layers of colour over a dried layer to modify tone and depth
20
When a flat brush is rotated while making a stroke, what kind of form does it typically produce?
Answer
B. A tapered or curved stroke that shifts from broad to narrow
21
Which of the following statements about charcoal drawing is/are correct? (i) Charcoal can be used to create flat, rounded, and textured planes to depict volume. (ii) Varying pressure with charcoal allows the creation of multiple tonal planes from light to dark. (iii) Charcoal can only be used for linear outlines without shading.
Answer
A. Only (i) and (ii)
22
What is the primary purpose of a painterâs palette?
Answer
B. To hold and mix paints
23
Which of the following statements about ChithrasĹŤtra in the Vishnu Dharmottara Puranam is/are correct? (i) It provides guidelines for painting, including forms, proportions and aesthetics. (ii) It prescribes specific colours to be used according to the mood and theme. (iii) It primarily deals with ritual procedures for temple construction
Answer
A. Only (i) and (ii)
24
According to Silparathnam, which of the following is emphasized for creating aesthetically correct sculptures and paintings?
Answer
A. Strict adherence to proportions and canonical measurements
25
According to Narada Shilpa Shastra, what is important for creating proper paintings?
Answer
A. Following correct proportions, poses, and composition
26
Which options about the 'Dancing Girl' of the Indus Valley Civilization is true? (i) A branze Statue (ii) Very Small (Around 4 inches) (iii) Terracotta (iv) 2.5 feet tall
Answer
A. (i) and (ii)
27
Which among these facts are true about Ajantha Murals? (i) Budha is represented in both symbolic and human form (ii) Ajanthan ďŹgures shows classical reďŹnement (iii) The iconography is derived from the text 'Shilparatna' (iv) Ajanthan Murals are in the 'Gandhara style.
Answer
D. (i) and (ii)
28
Find the facts that are not related to "Bhimbetka" rock art. (i) Bison, hunting Scenes, and Community life are general Subject matter. (ii) The art was created in the Mahajanapada period. (iii) "Hall of the bulls" is a majour site. (iv) Located in Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh.
Answer
B. (ii) and (iii)
29
Which points are correct according to "Gandhara Art" in India? (i) Greco-Roman inďŹuvence (ii) Budhist iconography (iii) Mathura is a Majour site (iv) "The Fasting Budha" is a famous work
Answer
D. (i), (ii) and (iv)
30
Which fact is not related to Hoysala art?
Answer
D. Mathura is a Majour site
31
Which of the statements are correct with reference to the "Gupta Period" of Indian art? (i) Graceful, Classical Postures (ii) Mathura, Saranath and Ajantha are Majour Sites (iii) "Ashokans Lion Capital" is an important work. (iv) "Saranath Budha" is an important work
Answer
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
32
Find out the facts that do not match with 'Rastrakuta Art' in India. (i) 'Kailasanatha temple' is an important site. (ii) 'Badami caves' are an important site. (iii) It is a dravidian, Nagara style blend. (iv) Stong inďŹuvence from Kushana art.
Answer
D. (ii) and (iv)
33
Find out the facts that match with "Edakkal Cave art" (i) Rock Carvings (ii) Pre historic (iii) Murals with natural pigments (iv) Is in Palakkad district
Answer
B. (i) and (ii)
34
Which of the following artworks does not belong to "The Maurian Period"?
Answer
C. The Great Stupa of Amaravati
35
Guler miniature painting belongs to which major school of Indian painting?
Answer
B. Pahari School
36
Jain miniature paintings were primarily illustrated in which subject of manuscripts?
Answer
D. Kalpasutra
37
Raslila paintings mainly depict episodes from the life of which deity?
Answer
C. Krishna
38
The Bundi-Kota school of painting is especially famous for its depiction of:
Answer
A. Dramatic landscapes and hunting scenes
39
Indo-Islamic architecture introduced which of the following elements into Indian building traditions?
Answer
D. Arches and domes
40
Mughal paintings reached a high level of refinement during the reign of:
Answer
B. Akbar
41
The Kishangarh school of painting is especially famous for:
Answer
A. Bani Thani
42
The Bikaner School is geographically associated with which present-day Indian state?
Answer
C. Rajasthan
43
The Company School of painting emerged primarily under the patronage of:
Answer
B. British East India Company
44
Raja Ravi Varma is best known for his role in:
Answer
B. Combining Indian mythological themes with European academic realism
45
The artistic ideology of the Progressive Artistsâ Group was largely influenced by:
Answer
A. European modernist movements
46
Which school of painting consciously promoted nationalism by rejecting Western academic realism?
Answer
A. Bengal School
47
A distinctive feature of the Madras School of painting is its:
Answer
D. Use of symbolic forms and metaphysical concerns
48
Company School paintings mainly focused on:
Answer
B. Local flora, fauna, architecture and everyday life
49
Jamini Royâs major contribution to modern Indian art lies in his:
Answer
B. Use of folk-inspired simplicity and flat forms
50
The Progressive Artistsâ Group was formed primarily in which city?
Answer
A. Bombay (Mumbai)
51
In 1905, _________ painted "Bharat Mata" which became emblematic of Indian anti-colonial resistance and his most iconic painting.
Answer
B. Abanindranath Tagore
52
________ was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art and became the Principal of Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan in 1922.
Answer
A. Nandalal Bose
53
In 1894, _________ set up a Lithographic press in Lonavala in order to mass-produce copies of his paintings as oleographs, enabling ordinary people to aďŹord them.
Answer
C. Raja Ravi Varma
54
'The Inner Eye' is a 1972 short ďŹlm made by Satyajit Ray on _________ a blind artist from Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan.
Answer
D. Benode Behari Mukherjee
55
An accountant-turned-artist ___________ played a central role in modern Indian art, which had inďŹuences ranging from devotional aesthetics/street culture/Pop art/and haunting portraits of ordinary people.
Answer
B. Bhupen Khakhar
56
'Gajendra Moksham' - the largest mural painting belongs to the palace at ________ was constructed during the reign of Marthanda Varma.
Answer
D. Krishnapuram Palace, Kayamkulam
57
_________ was built and gifted by the Portuguese to the KIng of Kochi in 1545.
Answer
C. Mattancherry Palace
58
________ palace was built by Swati Thirunal Rama Varma which is not only a historical monument but also a live, vibrant cultural center.
Answer
B. Kuthiramalika
59
The so-called 'Kerala mural tradition' generally carries 'Panchavarna' (Five Colours). What are they?
Answer
A. Yellow, red, green, black, white
60
The Kerala mural tradition follows the __________ technique, where the paintings are done on a prepared wall surface.
Answer
C. Fresco buono
61
What is the main theme of Kanayi Kunhiramanâs installation Mukkola Perumal?
Answer
D. The âarrested timeâ
62
The art found at Lascaux (France) and Altamira (Spain) is predominantly from which prehistoric period?
Answer
C. Upper Paleolithic
63
During which period did Christian art employ gold leaf tesserae as backgrounds in mosaics to depict âheavenâ?
Answer
A. Byzantine period
64
The ancient Greek sculpture Kritios Boy is considered to be the first known example of what artistic feature/technique?
Answer
A. Contrapposto
65
What is the primary theme prevalent in the majority of K. Madhava Menonâs artworks?
Answer
C. Flora and fauna within natural landscapes
66
M.V. Devan was a prominent figure in which influential artist collective?
Answer
B. Cholamandal Artistsâ Village
67
What specialized craft was the former H.H. The Maharaja School of Arts, Travancore and currently known as College of Fine Arts Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram famous for in its former days?
Answer
A. Ivory carving
68
Which region in Western Europe is particularly famous for its dense concentration of megalithic sites?
Answer
D. Brittany (France) and the British isles
69
Which seminal installation done in 1995 by contemporary artist N.N. Rimzon employs terracotta pots and handmade brooms and rope as a critical social commentary on nature of human labour, and untouchability in particular?
Answer
B. Far Away from Hundred and Eight Feet
70
Which architectural innovation allowed Romans to build vast, light filled interior spaces like the Pantheon?
Answer
D. Concrete and the Dome
71
In which museum can the Paleolithic sculpture Venus of Willendorf be seen?
Answer
A. The Natural History Museum, Vienna
72
What is the title of the final painting completed by the pioneering modern artist T.K. Padmini, before her untimely death in 1969?
Answer
B. Girl Flying Kite
73
Unlike his legendary father Raja Ravi Varma who received only an informal training, from which art institution did Rama Varma obtain his formal training from?
Answer
C. Sir J.J. School of Arts, Bombay
74
Which amongst these is a description of the megalithic structure known as menhir?
Answer
B. A single, large upright standing stone
75
The Renaissance represented a break from the Middle Ages and the emergence of modern individualism. This concept is most strongly reflected in which aspect of Renaissance art?
Answer
A. The rise of portraiture and the emphasis on the individual human form
76
The technique of sfumato, characterized by subtle gradations of tones and colors without harsh outlines, was most famously perfected by which Renaissance master?
Answer
C. Leonardo da Vinci
77
In Jacob Burckhardtâs influential interpretation, the Renaissance represented the emergence of what key cultural concept?
Answer
B. Individual personality and self-awareness
78
Which architectural feature became a hallmark of Renaissance church design, representing a return to classical Roman principles?
Answer
D. Classical columns and pediments
79
Which city is widely considered the âbirthplaceâ or âcradleâ of the Italian Renaissance due to its immense cultural and economic influence?
Answer
A. Florence
80
The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted between 1508-1512, depicts scenes primarily from which source?
Answer
B. The Book of Genesis
81
In Ernst Gombrichâs âThe Story of Art,â he emphasizes that Renaissance artistsâ study of classical art led to what fundamental change in artistic approach?
Answer
C. The scientific study of nature and human anatomy
82
In his analysis of the post-Renaissance transition, H.W. Janson describes a movement that acted as a bridge between the High Renaissance and the Baroque. This movement is characterized by âartificiality,â elongated limbs, and stylized, often emotionally âunsettlingâ compositions that deliberately rejected the balance and naturalism of the previous era. What is the name of this art movement?
Answer
B. Mannerism
83
Which Post-Renaissance movement explicitly rejected the idealized classical beauty of earlier periods in favor of depicting contemporary social realities?
Answer
C. Realism
84
In his influential work The Story of Art, E.H. Gombrich describes the transition from the High Renaissance, emphasizing how later artists like Caravaggio challenged conventional beauty for a raw, uncompromising naturalism. This approach is best exemplified by which technique used by Caravaggio?
Answer
C. Tenebrism (dramatic use of light and shadow)
85
Which Post-Renaissance art movement is characterized by dramatic, exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail, often used to promote the Counter-Reformation?
Answer
B. Baroque
86
Which of the following statements are correct about Edouard Manet? (i) Edouard Manet was a French painter. (ii) He made studies and copies after the Old Masters. (iii) The Fife Player was one of his paintings. (iv) He turned to outdoor scenes and believed that colour is everywhere, especially in the shadows.
Answer
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
87
Who is the painter of âIn the Boatâ?
Answer
B. Edouard Manet
88
Who is the painter of the âLe Pont Neufâ?
Answer
C. Auguste Renoir
89
Who is the painter of the âCafe Concert: at Les Ambassadeursâ?
Answer
D. Edgar Degas
90
Which of the following statements are correct about Paul Gaugane? (i) Religion played an important role in the works of Paul Gauguin. (ii) He founded a new movement in art known as Symbolism. (iii) To rediscover the hidden world of feeling, he lived among the peasants of Brittany in western France. (iv) In his painting The Yellow Christ, he expressed the simple and direct faith of the people of Brittany.
Answer
D. ( i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
91
What kind of art is the offering of gratitude (Maruru) by Paul Gauguin?
Answer
A. Woodcut
92
Edvard Much was a painter from which country?
Answer
B. Norvey
93
Which of the following 20th century art movements is characterised by violent colour and bold distortion?
Answer
A. Fauvism
94
Where is the âBroadway Boogie Woogieâ by Piet Mondrian currently located?
Answer
A. Muesum of Modern Art, New York City
95
Where was the art group movement Die BrĂźcke (The Bridge) formed?
Answer
A. Germany
96
Max Beckmann is associated with which art movement?
Answer
B. Expressionism
97
Who is the painter of the 'I and the Villageâ?
Answer
A. Marg Chagall
98
Who is the painter of the âSwamp Angelâ?
Answer
D. Max Ernst
99
Who is the painter of â The Phenomena Astral Signalâ?
Answer
B. Paul Jenkins
100
Who is the painter of the âEmpress of Indiaâ?
Answer
D. Frank Stella
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