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History of Indian Arts

Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question, in the order the textbook teaches them. Plus every board question asked from this chapter. · 13 questions

Exercise

13 q

Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement.
Ex Q1(A)(1) $The arts of painting and sculpting are \dots\dots\dots. .$
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Ex Q1(A)(2) $The \dots\dots\dots. saw the rise of Mathura school.$
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Ex Q1(B) $Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set. (1) Qutub Minar - Mehrauli (2) Gol Gumbaz - Vijapur (3) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus - Delhi (4) Taj Mahal - Agra$
Write short notes.
Ex Q2(1) $Art$
Ex Q2(2) $Hemadpanti style$
Ex Q2(3) $Maratha style of painting$
Explain the following statements with reasons.
Ex Q3(1) $An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.$
Ex Q3(2) $It is necessary to preserve the tradition like Chitrakathi, which is on the verge of extinction.$
Ex Q4 $Complete the following table. Temple Architecture Naagara Naagara Draavida Hemadpanti Characteristics Examples$
Answer the following questions in detail.
Ex Q5(1) $Write in detail about folk styles of painting.$
Ex Q5(2) $Explain the characteristics of the Islamic architecture in India by giving examples.$
Ex Q5(3) $What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts?$
Ex Q5(4) $Observe the illustration of Warli painting on p. 23 and write about: (a) Depiction of nature (b) Drawings of human figures (c) Depiction of occupations (d) Houses$

What the board has asked from this chapter

Questions per paper · 7 papers · 2020 to 2026

June 2026

5 q

दिलेल्या पर्यायांपैकी योग्य पर्याय निवडून विधाने पूर्ण करा :
Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements :
Q1(A)(1) $चित्रकला आणि शिल्पकला यांचा ____ मध्ये समावेश होतो. The arts of painting and sculpting are ____.$
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पुढीलपैकी प्रत्येक गटातील चुकीची जोडी ओळखून पुन्हा लिहा :
Identify and write the wrong pair in the following sets :
Q1(B)(1) $चुकीची जोडी ओळखून पुन्हा लिहा : Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set: (a) Qutub Minar — Mehrauli (b) Gol Gumbaz — Bijapur (c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus — Delhi (d) Taj Mahal — Agra$
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महाराष्ट्रातील बाराव्या–तेराव्या शतकातील मंदिरांना ‘हेमाडपंती’ मंदिरे असे म्हणतात. हेमाडपंती मंदिरांच्या बाह्य भिंती बऱ्याचदा तारकाकृती असतात. तारकाकृती मंदिरांच्या बांधणीत मंदिराची बाह्य भिंत अनेक कोनांमध्ये विभागली जाते. त्यामुळे त्या भिंती आणि त्यावरील शिल्पे यांच्यावर छायाप्रकाशाचा सुंदर परिणाम पाहण्यास मिळतो. हेमाडपंती मंदिरांचे महत्त्वाचे वैशिष्ट्य म्हणजे भिंतीचे दगड सांधण्यासाठी चुना वापरलेला नसतो. दगडांमध्येच एकमेकांत घट्ट बसतील अशा कातलेल्या खोबणी आणि कुसू यांच्या आधाराने भिंत उभारली जाते. मुंबईजवळील अंबरनाथ येथील अंब्रेश्वर, नाशिकजवळचे सिन्नर येथील गोंदेश्वर, हिंगोली जिल्ह्यातील औंढा नागनाथ ही हेमाडपंती मंदिराची उत्तम उदाहरणे आहेत. त्यांची बांधणी तारकाकृती प्रकारची आहे. त्याखेरीज महाराष्ट्रात अनेक ठिकाणी हेमाडपंती मंदिरे पहावयास मिळतात.
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it : Temples in Maharashtra built in 12th-13th centuries are known as Hemadpanti temples. The outer walls of Hemadpanti temples are built in a star shape. In the star-shaped plan, the outer walls of the temple has a zigzag design. This results into an interesting effect of alternating light and shadow. The important characteristic of Hemadpanti temple is its masonry. The walls are built without using any mortar, by locking the stones by using the technique of tenon and mortise joints. The Ambreshwar temple at Ambarnath near Mumbai, Gondeshwar temple at Sinnar near Nashik, Aundha Nagnath temple in the Hingoli district are a few finest examples of the Hemadpanti style. Their plan is star-shaped. The Hemadpanti temples are found at several places in Maharashtra.
Q4(1) $हेमाडपंती मंदिर कोणत्या राज्यात आढळते ? In which state do we find the Hemadpanti temples ?$
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Q4(2) $हेमाडपंती मंदिरे कोणत्या शतकातील आहेत ? In which centuries were the Hemadpanti temples built ?$
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Q4(3) $हेमाडपंती मंदिरांविषयी तुमचे स्वमत मांडा. Express your opinion about the Hemadpanti temples.$
Indian Traditions of Visual Arts

March 2026

3 q

दिलेल्या पर्यायांपैकी योग्य पर्याय निवडून विधाने पूर्ण करा :
Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences.
Q1(A)(2) $महाराष्ट्राचे आद्य कीर्तनकार ____ यांना मानतात. In Maharashtra, ____ is supposed to be the first Keertankar.$
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पुढील विधाने सकारण स्पष्ट करा (कोणतेही दोन) :
Explain the following statements with reasons (any two) :
Q3(1) $सकारण स्पष्ट करा : कलेच्या इतिहासाचा सखोल अभ्यास असणाऱ्या तज्ज्ञांची आवश्यकता असते. An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.$
Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities
पुढील प्रश्नांची सविस्तर उत्तरे लिहा (कोणतेही दोन) :
Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :
Q5(1) $भारतातील मुस्लीम स्थापत्यशैलीची वैशिष्ट्ये सोदाहरण स्पष्ट करा. Explain the characteristics of the Islamic Architecture in India with examples.$
Indian Traditions of Visual Arts

July 2025

1 q

दिलेल्या सूचनेनुसार कृती करा (कोणत्याही दोन) :
Complete the activity as per given instructions (any two) :
Q2(A)(3) $पुढील तक्ता पूर्ण करा : 1.____कथ्थक 2. महाराष्ट्र____3.____भरतनाट्यम 4. केरळ____Complete the following concept chart of Indian dance forms and the regions they belong to: No. Region Dance form 1.______Kathak 2. Maharashtra______3.______Bharatnatyam 4. Kerala______$
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1.	____	कथ्थक
2.	महाराष्ट्र	____
3.	____	भरतनाट्यम
4.	केरळ	____

No.	Region	Dance form
1.	______	Kathak
2.	Maharashtra	______
3.	______	Bharatnatyam
4.	Kerala	______

March 2025

3 q

थोडक्यात टिपा लिहा (कोणतेही दोन) :
Write short notes on (any two) :
Q2(B)(2) $थोडक्यात टिपा लिहा : मराठा चित्रशैली Write a short note on : Maratha Style of Painting.$
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पुढील प्रश्नांची सविस्तर उत्तरे लिहा (कोणतेही दोन) :
Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :
Q5(2) $कला क्षेत्रात व्यवसायाच्या कोणत्या संधी उपलब्ध आहेत ? हे स्पष्ट करा. What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of Arts ?$
Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities
Q5(3) $पोवाडा म्हणजे काय ? हे स्पष्ट करा. What is Powada ?$
Indian Traditions of Performing Arts

July 2024

5 q

Q1(A)(2) $मथूरा शिल्पशैली ____ काळात उदयास आली. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence: The ______ saw the rise of Mathura school.$
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Q2(B)(1) $थोडक्यात टिपा लिहा : कला Write a short note on: Art.$
What is Art
महाराष्ट्रातील बाराव्या-तेराव्या शतकातील मंदिरांना ‘हेमाडपंती’ मंदिरे असे म्हणतात. हेमाडपंती मंदिराच्या बाह्य भिंती बऱ्याचदा तारकाकृती असतात. तारकाकृती मंदिराच्या बांधणीत मंदिराची बाह्य भिंत अनेक कोनांमध्ये विभागली जाते. त्यामुळे त्या भिंती आणि त्यावरील शिल्पे यांच्यावर छायाप्रकाशाचा सुंदर परिणाम पाहण्यास मिळतो. हेमाडपंती मंदिरांचे महत्त्वाचे वैशिष्ट्ये म्हणजे भिंतीचे दगड सांधण्यासाठी चुना वापरलेला नसतो. दगडांमध्येच एकमेकांत घट्ट बसतील अशा कातलेल्या खोबणी आणि कुसू यांच्या आधाराने भिंत उभारली जाते. मुंबईजवळील अंबरनाथ येथील अंब्रेश्वर, नाशिकजवळचे सिन्नर येथील गोंदेश्वर, हिंगोली जिल्ह्यातील औंढा नागनाथ ही हेमाडपंती मंदिराची उत्तम उदाहरणे आहेत. त्यांची बांधणी तारकाकृती प्रकारची आहे. त्याखेरीज महाराष्ट्रात अनेक ठिकाणी हेमाडपंती मंदिरे पहावयास मिळतात.
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it: Temples in Maharashtra built in 12th-13th centuries are known as Hemadpanti temples. The outer walls of Hemadpanti temples are built in a star shape. In the star-shaped plan, the outer walls of the temple has a zigzag design. This results into an interesting effect of alternating light and shadow. The important characteristic of Hemadpanti temple is its masonry. The walls are built without using any mortar, by locking the stones by using the technique of tenon and mortise joints. The Ambreshwar temple at Ambarnath near Mumbai, Gondeshwar temple at Sinnar near Nashik, Aundha Nagnath temple in the Hingoli district are a few finest examples of the Hemadpanti style. Their plan is star-shaped. The Hemadpanti temples are found at several places in Maharashtra.
Q4(1) $हेमाडपंती मंदिराच्या बाह्य भिंती कशा असतात ? How are the outer walls of Hemadpanti temples built?$
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Q4(2) $हेमाडपंती मंदिराची उदाहरणे लिहा. Give examples of Hemadpanti temples.$
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Q4(3) $हेमाडपंती मंदिराची महत्त्वाची वैशिष्ट्ये कोणती ? What are the main characteristics of Hemadpanti temples?$
Indian Traditions of Visual Arts

March 2024

4 q

Q1(A)(1) $मथुरा शिल्पशैली ____ काळात उदयाला आली. Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence: The ______ saw the rise of Mathura School.$
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Q1(B)(1) $चुकीची जोडी ओळखून पुन्हा लिहा : Identify the wrong pair in the following set and rewrite it: (i) Kootiyattam - Sanskrit theatre, Kerala; (ii) Ramman - Dance form in West Bengal; (iii) Ramlila - Traditional performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh; (iv) Kalbelia - Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan.$
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Q3(2) $सकारण स्पष्ट करा : चित्रकथीसारख्या नामशेष होण्याच्या मार्गावर असलेल्या परंपरेचे पुनरुज्जीवन करणे गरजेचे आहे. Explain the following statement with reasons: It is necessary to preserve the tradition like Chitrakathi, which is on the verge of extinction.$
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Q5(3) $कला क्षेत्रात व्यवसायाच्या कोणत्या संधी उपलब्ध आहेत हे स्पष्ट करा. Answer the following question in detail: What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts?$
Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities

March 2020

2 q

Q3(3) $Explain the following statement with reasons : An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.$
Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities
Q5(3) $Answer the following question in detail : What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts ? Explain.$
Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities

The 10 board questions to practise first

The questions the board asked again come first, most asked first. Each one says how often and when.

Question 1
Asked 3 times: Mar 2020, Mar 2024, Mar 2025
Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :
Q5(2) $कला क्षेत्रात व्यवसायाच्या कोणत्या संधी उपलब्ध आहेत ? हे स्पष्ट करा. What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of Arts ?$
Question 2 (case study, 3 parts)
Asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jun 2026* (* = numbers or wording changed that year)
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it : Temples in Maharashtra built in 12th-13th centuries are known as Hemadpanti temples. The outer walls of Hemadpanti temples are built in a star shape. In the star-shaped plan, the outer walls of the temple has a zigzag design. This results into an interesting effect of alternating light and shadow. The important characteristic of Hemadpanti temple is its masonry. The walls are built without using any mortar, by locking the stones by using the technique of tenon and mortise joints. The Ambreshwar temple at Ambarnath near Mumbai, Gondeshwar temple at Sinnar near Nashik, Aundha Nagnath temple in the Hingoli district are a few finest examples of the Hemadpanti style. Their plan is star-shaped. The Hemadpanti temples are found at several places in Maharashtra.
Q4(1) $हेमाडपंती मंदिर कोणत्या राज्यात आढळते ? In which state do we find the Hemadpanti temples ?$
Q4(2) $हेमाडपंती मंदिरे कोणत्या शतकातील आहेत ? In which centuries were the Hemadpanti temples built ?$
Q4(3) $हेमाडपंती मंदिरांविषयी तुमचे स्वमत मांडा. Express your opinion about the Hemadpanti temples.$
Question 3
Asked 2 times: Mar 2020, Mar 2026
Explain the following statements with reasons (any two) :
Q3(1) $सकारण स्पष्ट करा : कलेच्या इतिहासाचा सखोल अभ्यास असणाऱ्या तज्ज्ञांची आवश्यकता असते. An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.$
Question 4
Asked 2 times: Jul 2025, Mar 2026
Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences.
Q1(A)(2) $महाराष्ट्राचे आद्य कीर्तनकार ____ यांना मानतात. In Maharashtra, ____ is supposed to be the first Keertankar.$
Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 5
Asked 2 times: Mar 2024, Jul 2024
Q1(A)(2) $मथूरा शिल्पशैली ____ काळात उदयास आली. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence: The ______ saw the rise of Mathura school.$
Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 6
This type asked 5 times: Mar 2024, Jul 2024, Mar 2025, Mar 2026, Jun 2026. This one: Jun 2026
Identify and write the wrong pair in the following sets :
Q1(B)(1) $चुकीची जोडी ओळखून पुन्हा लिहा : Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set: (a) Qutub Minar — Mehrauli (b) Gol Gumbaz — Bijapur (c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus — Delhi (d) Taj Mahal — Agra$
Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 7
This type asked 4 times: Mar 2024, Mar 2025, Jul 2025, Mar 2026. This one: Jul 2025
Complete the activity as per given instructions (any two) :
Q2(A)(3) $पुढील तक्ता पूर्ण करा : 1.____कथ्थक 2. महाराष्ट्र____3.____भरतनाट्यम 4. केरळ____Complete the following concept chart of Indian dance forms and the regions they belong to: No. Region Dance form 1.______Kathak 2. Maharashtra______3.______Bharatnatyam 4. Kerala______$
Question 8
Asked once: Jun 2026 (same type asked 5 times)
Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements :
Q1(A)(1) $चित्रकला आणि शिल्पकला यांचा ____ मध्ये समावेश होतो. The arts of painting and sculpting are ____.$
Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 9
Asked once: Mar 2025 (same type asked 4 times)
Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :
Q5(3) $पोवाडा म्हणजे काय ? हे स्पष्ट करा. What is Powada ?$
Question 10
Asked once: Mar 2026 (same type asked 5 times)
Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :
Q5(1) $भारतातील मुस्लीम स्थापत्यशैलीची वैशिष्ट्ये सोदाहरण स्पष्ट करा. Explain the characteristics of the Islamic Architecture in India with examples.$

Temple Architecture Naagara	Naagara	Draavida	Hemadpanti
Characteristics
Examples

Exercise

What the board has asked from this chapter

June 2026

March 2026

July 2025

March 2025

July 2024

March 2024

March 2020

The 10 board questions to practise first

Question 1

Question 2 (case study, 3 parts)

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Question 8

Question 9

Question 10