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A. Tick (3) the correct option.
1. The European artists popularised the technique of:

(a) charcoal painting (b) oil painting (c) watercolour painitng
2. Realisitc landcape painting was a popular ____________ tradition.

(a) imperial (b) Mughal (c) Sultanate
3. This century was a significant advancement in British empire, making way for such
improvisations.
(a) 19th century (b) 20th century (c) 21th century
4. Subramania Bharati wrote books in:

(a) Tamil (b) Gujarati (c) Bengali
B. Fill in the blanks.

1. Early British architectural design composed of charts and outlined plans already erected
successfully back in _________________ .

2. _________________ was the erstwhile capital city under _______________ administration.
3. _________________ was declared the capital city after Kolkata.
4. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novel _________________ became the source of inspiration
for writers all over India.
5. Some of the earliest newspapers in India were started by the _________________ .

6. _________________ and _________________ were Bengali poets/writers.

C. Correct the following sentences.
1. Most Kalighat paintings were done on Cloth.

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2. Jana Gana Mana, our National Anthem, was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

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3. Rabindra Sangeet was popular in Maharashta.
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4. The University of Bombay was established in 1875.
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D. Answer the following questions.
1. Discuss the new traditions that came in painting after the establishment of British rule.
2. Write a note on the Kalighat paintings.

3. How did Indian literature change during the late nineteenth – early twentieth centuries?
4. ‘The monuments constructed by the British in India reflected the glory of the British
Empire.’ Explain this statement, giving examples.

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