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Group 1890: The Avant-Garde Art Movement in India

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In what year was Group 1890 founded?

  1. 1890

  2. 1891

  3. 1892

  4. 1893


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Group 1890 was founded in 1890 by a group of young artists in Calcutta, India.

Who were some of the founding members of Group 1890?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Gaganendranath Tagore

  3. Nandalal Bose

  4. Asit Kumar Haldar

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The founding members of Group 1890 included Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, and Asit Kumar Haldar.

What was the main goal of Group 1890?

  1. To promote traditional Indian art

  2. To break away from traditional Indian art

  3. To create a new, modern Indian art

  4. To promote Indian art on the international stage

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Group 1890 was founded with the goal of breaking away from the traditional Indian art styles that were popular at the time.

What were some of the characteristics of Group 1890's art?

  1. It was often inspired by Indian mythology and history

  2. It was often experimental and innovative

  3. It often incorporated elements of Western art

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Group 1890's art was often inspired by Indian mythology and history, experimental and innovative, and incorporated elements of Western art.

What was the impact of Group 1890 on Indian art?

  1. It helped to revitalize Indian art

  2. It helped to introduce new ideas and techniques to Indian art

  3. It helped to promote Indian art on the international stage

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Group 1890 had a significant impact on Indian art. It helped to revitalize Indian art, introduce new ideas and techniques to Indian art, and promote Indian art on the international stage.

Which of the following artists was NOT a member of Group 1890?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Gaganendranath Tagore

  3. Nandalal Bose

  4. Raja Ravi Varma

  5. Asit Kumar Haldar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma was not a member of Group 1890. He was a prominent Indian artist who was known for his realistic paintings of Indian mythology and history.

Which of the following works of art is NOT associated with Group 1890?

  1. The Passing of Shah Jahan

  2. Bharat Mata

  3. The Sanyasi

  4. The Wounded Lion

  5. The Village Bride


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Village Bride is a painting by Amrita Sher-Gil, who was not a member of Group 1890. It is a realistic painting of a young Indian woman in a traditional village setting.

What was the name of the journal that Group 1890 published?

  1. The Indian Art Journal

  2. The Modern Review

  3. The Calcutta Review

  4. The Bengal Art Journal

  5. The Indian Review


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Group 1890 published a journal called The Indian Art Journal, which was used to promote their ideas and showcase their artwork.

Which of the following cities was NOT a center of activity for Group 1890?

  1. Calcutta

  2. Bombay

  3. Madras

  4. Delhi

  5. Lahore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Delhi was not a center of activity for Group 1890. The group was primarily active in Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, and Lahore.

Which of the following artists was influenced by Group 1890?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Jamini Roy

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrita Sher-Gil, Jamini Roy, and Rabindranath Tagore were all influenced by Group 1890. They were all Indian artists who experimented with new styles and techniques, and who were inspired by Indian mythology and history.

What was the name of the exhibition that Group 1890 held in 1907?

  1. The Calcutta Art Exhibition

  2. The Bombay Art Exhibition

  3. The Madras Art Exhibition

  4. The Lahore Art Exhibition

  5. The Indian Art Exhibition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Group 1890 held an exhibition in Calcutta in 1907. The exhibition was a success, and it helped to introduce Group 1890's art to a wider audience.

Which of the following artists was NOT a member of the second generation of Group 1890?

  1. Kshitindranath Majumdar

  2. Surendranath Kar

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Jamini Roy

  5. Amrita Sher-Gil


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Amrita Sher-Gil was not a member of the second generation of Group 1890. She was a prominent Indian artist who was known for her realistic paintings of Indian mythology and history.

What was the name of the group that was formed by the second generation of Group 1890 artists?

  1. The Calcutta Group

  2. The Bombay Group

  3. The Madras Group

  4. The Lahore Group

  5. The Indian Group


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The second generation of Group 1890 artists formed a group called The Calcutta Group. The group was active in the 1920s and 1930s, and it continued to promote the ideas and techniques of Group 1890.

Which of the following artists was NOT a member of The Calcutta Group?

  1. Kshitindranath Majumdar

  2. Surendranath Kar

  3. Benode Behari Mukherjee

  4. Jamini Roy

  5. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore was not a member of The Calcutta Group. He was a prominent Indian poet, writer, and artist who was known for his contributions to Bengali literature.

What was the name of the journal that The Calcutta Group published?

  1. The Indian Art Journal

  2. The Modern Review

  3. The Calcutta Review

  4. The Bengal Art Journal

  5. The Indian Review


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Calcutta Group published a journal called The Bengal Art Journal, which was used to promote their ideas and showcase their artwork.

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