History of Indian Arts
23 Maharashtra State Board Class 10 History past-year questions from 7 papers, 2020 to 2026, with answers and worked solutions.
About this chapter
- Difficulty: 10 easy · 13 moderate.
- Most-asked subtopics: Indian Traditions of Visual Arts (13), Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities (5), Indian Traditions of Performing Arts (4).
- Updated 13 October 2026.
- Set · 1 questionChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements :
#1Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
- Set · 1 questionIdentify and write the wrong pair in the following sets :
#2Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
- Set · 3 questionsRead 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.
#3Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
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#5Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
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- Set · 1 questionComplete the activity as per given instructions (any two) :
#6Indian Traditions of Performing Arts
#7Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
#8What is Art
- Set · 3 questionsRead 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.
#9Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
#10Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
#11Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
- Set · 1 questionWrite short notes on (any two) :
#12Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
- Set · 2 questionsAnswer the following questions in detail (any two) :
#13Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities
#14Indian Traditions of Performing Arts
#15Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
#16Indian Traditions of Performing Arts
#17Indian Traditions of Visual Arts
#18Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities
#19Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities
#20Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities
- Set · 1 questionChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences.
#21Indian Traditions of Performing Arts
- Set · 1 questionExplain the following statements with reasons (any two) :
#22Art, Applied Art and Professional Opportunities
- Set · 1 questionAnswer the following questions in detail (any two) :
#23Indian Traditions of Visual Arts