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The Development of Art Education in Post-Independence India

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Which of the following was a major factor contributing to the development of art education in post-independence India?

  1. The establishment of the National Gallery of Modern Art

  2. The formation of the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society

  3. The introduction of art education in schools and colleges

  4. The establishment of the Lalit Kala Akademi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lalit Kala Akademi was established in 1954 as the national academy of art in India. It played a crucial role in promoting and developing art education in the country.

Who was the first Chairman of the Lalit Kala Akademi?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Amrita Sher-Gil

  4. Nandalal Bose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nandalal Bose was the first Chairman of the Lalit Kala Akademi from 1954 to 1962.

Which of the following was a major initiative undertaken by the Lalit Kala Akademi to promote art education?

  1. The establishment of the National Gallery of Modern Art

  2. The formation of the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society

  3. The introduction of art education in schools and colleges

  4. The establishment of the Lalit Kala Akademi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Gallery of Modern Art was established in 1954 as a part of the Lalit Kala Akademi. It played a crucial role in promoting and developing art education in the country.

Which of the following was a major art school established in post-independence India?

  1. The Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata

  2. The Madras School of Arts and Crafts

  3. The Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai

  4. The Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Delhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above art schools were established in post-independence India and played a crucial role in promoting and developing art education in the country.

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata to the development of art education in India?

  1. The establishment of the National Gallery of Modern Art

  2. The formation of the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society

  3. The introduction of art education in schools and colleges

  4. The establishment of the Lalit Kala Akademi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata was the first art school in India to introduce art education in schools and colleges.

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Madras School of Arts and Crafts to the development of art education in India?

  1. The establishment of the National Gallery of Modern Art

  2. The formation of the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society

  3. The introduction of art education in schools and colleges

  4. The establishment of the Lalit Kala Akademi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Madras School of Arts and Crafts played a crucial role in the formation of the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, which was a major organization promoting art education in India.

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai to the development of art education in India?

  1. The establishment of the National Gallery of Modern Art

  2. The formation of the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society

  3. The introduction of art education in schools and colleges

  4. The establishment of the Lalit Kala Akademi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai played a crucial role in the establishment of the National Gallery of Modern Art, which was a major institution promoting art education in India.

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Delhi to the development of art education in India?

  1. The establishment of the National Gallery of Modern Art

  2. The formation of the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society

  3. The introduction of art education in schools and colleges

  4. The establishment of the Lalit Kala Akademi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Delhi played a crucial role in the introduction of art education in schools and colleges in India.

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by art education in post-independence India?

  1. Lack of qualified art teachers

  2. Lack of adequate infrastructure

  3. Lack of government support

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above were major challenges faced by art education in post-independence India.

Which of the following was a major initiative undertaken by the government to address the challenges faced by art education in post-independence India?

  1. The establishment of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

  2. The formation of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE)

  3. The introduction of the National Policy on Education (NPE)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above initiatives were undertaken by the government to address the challenges faced by art education in post-independence India.

Which of the following was a major recommendation of the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 regarding art education?

  1. Art education should be made compulsory at all levels of school education

  2. Art education should be integrated with other subjects

  3. Art education should be given equal importance to other subjects

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above recommendations were made by the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 regarding art education.

Which of the following was a major impact of the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 on art education in India?

  1. Art education became compulsory at all levels of school education

  2. Art education was integrated with other subjects

  3. Art education was given equal importance to other subjects

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above impacts were made by the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 on art education in India.

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by art education in post-independence India?

  1. Lack of qualified art teachers

  2. Lack of adequate infrastructure

  3. Lack of government support

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above were major challenges faced by art education in post-independence India.

Which of the following was a major initiative undertaken by the government to address the challenges faced by art education in post-independence India?

  1. The establishment of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

  2. The formation of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE)

  3. The introduction of the National Policy on Education (NPE)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above initiatives were undertaken by the government to address the challenges faced by art education in post-independence India.

Which of the following was a major recommendation of the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 regarding art education?

  1. Art education should be made compulsory at all levels of school education

  2. Art education should be integrated with other subjects

  3. Art education should be given equal importance to other subjects

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above recommendations were made by the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 regarding art education.

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