MOCK TEST Ustad Mansur

MOCK TEST Ustad Mansur – Master of Mughal Art

MOCK TEST WITH SCORING based on Ustad Mansur – Jahangir Period Artist, designed for UPSC / UGC NET / State PSC / TGT–PGT / Art & Culture exams.

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🧠 MOCK TEST

Ustad Mansur – Jahangir Period Artist

Instructions

• Total Questions: 25

• Time: 30 Minutes

• Each question carries 1 mark

• No negative marking (you can adapt this if needed)

• Choose the most appropriate answer

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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

Q1.

Ustad Mansur flourished as an artist during the reign of:

A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Jahangir

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Q2.

Which Mughal emperor awarded Ustad Mansur the title “Nadir-ul-Asr”?

A. Babur
B. Akbar
C. Jahangir
D. Shah Jahan

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Q3.

The title Nadir-ul-Asr literally means:

A. King of Painters
B. Master of Nature
C. Wonder of the Age
D. Painter of the Court

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Q4.

Ustad Mansur is best known for painting:

A. Court battles
B. Epic narratives
C. Flora and fauna
D. Religious themes

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Q5.

Which Mughal text mentions and praises Ustad Mansur?

A. Akbarnama
B. Ain-i-Akbari
C. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri
D. Padshahnama

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Q6.

The Mughal painting workshop was known as:

A. Diwan-i-Aam
B. Kitabkhana
C. Ibadat Khana
D. Naqqar Khana

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Q7.

Which painting by Ustad Mansur is associated with an extinct species?

A. Siberian Crane
B. Red-headed Goose
C. Royal Falcon
D. Dodo Bird

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Q8.

Which feature best defines Mansur’s painting style?

A. Abstract symbolism
B. Decorative exaggeration
C. Naturalistic realism
D. Flat perspective

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Q9.

Ustad Mansur’s paintings are often compared to:

A. Folk murals
B. Scientific illustrations
C. Calligraphic panels
D. Temple sculptures

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Q10.

Which animal painted by Mansur reflects Mughal contact with Africa?

A. Lion
B. Elephant
C. Horse
D. Zebra

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Q11.

Which Jahangir Period Artist is mainly known for portrait painting?

A. Ustad Mansur
B. Abul Hasan
C. Bishandas
D. Manohar

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Q12.

The Mughal painting style during Jahangir’s reign emphasized:

A. Narrative storytelling
B. Religious symbolism
C. Natural observation
D. Folk traditions

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Q13.

Which European influence is visible in Mansur’s paintings?

A. Cubism
B. Perspective and shading
C. Oil painting
D. Gothic forms

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Q14.

Ustad Mansur’s works are especially valuable today for the study of:

A. Economics
B. Political history
C. Zoology and Botany
D. Sociology

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Q15.

Which theme is LEAST associated with Ustad Mansur?

A. Exotic birds
B. Rare animals
C. Botanical studies
D. Epic battles

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Q16.

Which Mughal ruler was deeply involved in judging artworks?

A. Babur
B. Akbar
C. Jahangir
D. Aurangzeb

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Q17.

The minimal background in Mansur’s paintings helps to:

A. Reduce cost
B. Increase decoration
C. Focus on the subject
D. Follow Persian style

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Q18.

Which period marks the peak of naturalism in Mughal painting?

A. Babur period
B. Akbar period
C. Jahangir period
D. Aurangzeb period

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Q19.

Which statement about Ustad Mansur is INCORRECT?

A. He worked under Jahangir
B. He painted animals and birds
C. He specialized in architectural drawings
D. He received royal recognition

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Q20.

Ustad Mansur’s approach to painting can be described as:

A. Imaginative
B. Symbolic
C. Observation-based
D. Abstract

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Q21.

Which Mughal painting subject declined during Jahangir’s reign?

A. Portraiture
B. Album painting
C. Nature studies
D. Epic narratives

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Q22.

Which Mughal interest is reflected in Mansur’s art?

A. Astrology
B. Natural science
C. Military engineering
D. Temple rituals

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Q23.

Which painting tradition benefited MOST from Mansur’s work?

A. Fresco painting
B. Natural history illustration
C. Religious iconography
D. Wall murals

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Q24.

The decline of Mansur’s prominence began after:

A. Akbar’s death
B. Jahangir’s death
C. Shah Jahan’s accession
D. Aurangzeb’s accession

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Q25.

Ustad Mansur’s unique contribution lies in:

A. Religious painting
B. Court chronicles
C. Decorative miniatures
D. Scientific realism in art

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✅ ANSWER KEY

Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans
1	D	6	B	11	B	16	C	21	D
2	C	7	D	12	C	17	C	22	B
3	C	8	C	13	B	18	C	23	B
4	C	9	B	14	C	19	C	24	B
5	C	10	D	15	D	20	C	25	D

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📊 SCORING & INTERPRETATION

• 23–25 → 🟢 Excellent (Exam Ready)

• 18–22 → 🟡 Very Good (Minor Revision Needed)

• 12–17 → 🟠 Average (Revise Concepts)

• Below 12 → 🔴 Needs Strong Revision