Question

Assertion (A): The painting “Chand Bibi Playing Polo” depicts women mounted on beautifully decorated horses of different colours.
Reason (R): The different bright colours are due to the use of ‘oil on canvas’ as a medium for this painting.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false and (R) is true.

Hint:

Miniature paintings use natural pigments, not oil paints. Bright colours are achieved by traditional techniques, not modern mediums.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The assertion that "Chand Bibi Playing Polo" depicts royal women playing polo on decorated horses, exemplifying Indo-Islamic courtly culture and feminine valor, is accurate. However, the provided reason is factually incorrect. The painting is not executed in oil on canvas. It is a miniature painting created with natural pigments and colors on paper or cloth. Traditional Indian miniature painting techniques do not employ oil paints; instead, they utilize fine brushes and water-based colors derived from minerals, plants, and precious stones. The vibrancy of colors in these artworks stems from the skillful application of natural pigments, not oil paints. The piece aligns with Deccan or Mughal miniature styles, characterized by intricate detailing and color layering.

• The brilliance of the colors in such artworks is attributable to the sophisticated application of natural pigments, not oil paints.
• This artwork falls within the Deccan or Mughal miniature traditions, where detailed rendering and color gradation were principal techniques.

Explanation of Options:

• (A) Incorrect — (R) is factually incorrect.
• (B) Incorrect — Although both statements are not entirely accurate, their connection is not logical.
• (C) Correct — The assertion is true, while the reason is false.
• (D) Incorrect — The assertion is true, not false.