Question

Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \text{List-I (Artist)} & \text{List-II (Painting)} \\ \hline \text{(A) G. M. Sheikh} & \text{(I) Janata Watch Repairing} \\ \hline \text{(B) Bhupen Khakhar} & \text{(II) City for Sale} \\ \hline \text{(C) K. C. S. Paniker} & \text{(III) Children} \\ \hline \text{(D) Somnath Hore} & \text{(IV) The Dog} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Hint:

Creating mental flashcards linking key manuscripts to their schools (e.g., Hamzanama -> Mughal, Prajnaparamita -> Pala, Nujum al-Ulum -> Deccani) is a very effective way to prepare for such matching questions in art history.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the Task:
This question involves associating prominent illustrated manuscripts with their respective Indian painting schools.

Step 3: Detailed Matching:
(A) Nujum al-Ulum: Translates to 'Stars of the Sciences.' This is an illustrated encyclopedia of astronomy and magic, created in Bijapur circa 1570. It is a key example of the Deccani School of Painting. Therefore, (A) corresponds to (III).
(B) Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita: As previously identified, this Buddhist text was frequently illustrated and is representative of the Pala School of Painting. Consequently, (B) corresponds to (IV).
(C) Hamzanama: The 'Adventures of Hamza,' an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, was the subject of a vast manuscript project initiated by Emperor Akbar. It is a foundational work of the Mughal School of Painting. Hence, (C) corresponds to (I).
(D) Rasikapriya: This Hindi poetic work on aesthetics was highly popular for illustration in various Hindu royal courts. It is primarily associated with the Rajasthani School of Painting (and also the Pahari School). Thus, (D) corresponds to (II).

Step 4: Final Answer:
The correct sequence of matches is (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).