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Miniature Paintings — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 7 Mar 2026

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Which of the following statements about Indian miniature paintings is/are correct? 1. The earliest surviving Indian miniature paintings are primarily Buddhist manuscript illuminations on palm leaves. 2. The 'further eye' is a distinctive feature of the Mughal school of painting. 3. Ragamala paintings are visual interpretations of musical modes. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Consider the following pairs of Miniature Painting School and its distinctive feature: 1. Pala School: Angular figures with bulging eyes 2. Deccan School: Lyrical quality with blend of indigenous, Persian, and European elements 3. Kangra School: Bold colours and use of beetle-wing casing Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Q3easy

The term 'Wasli' in the context of Indian miniature paintings refers to:

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Which of the following statements best describes the 'Cultural Transmission Networks' framework in the context of Indian miniature paintings?

Q5easy

Consider the following statements regarding the patronage of Indian miniature paintings: 1. Buddhist monasteries were significant patrons of the Pala school of painting. 2. Wealthy Jain merchants played a crucial role in patronising the Western Indian miniature tradition. 3. Mughal emperors established large royal ateliers (karkhanas) for painting production. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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