The Bombay Art Society

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In what year was The Bombay Art Society established?

  1. 1882

  2. 1883

  3. 1884

  4. 1885


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society was established in 1882 by a group of Indian artists and art enthusiasts.

Who was the first president of The Bombay Art Society?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. John Griffiths

  3. M. V. Dhurandhar

  4. G. K. Mhatre


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

John Griffiths, a British artist and art educator, was the first president of The Bombay Art Society.

What was the main objective of The Bombay Art Society?

  1. To promote Indian art and artists

  2. To establish an art school

  3. To organize art exhibitions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society was established with the aim of promoting Indian art and artists, establishing an art school, and organizing art exhibitions.

Which of the following artists was not a member of The Bombay Art Society?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. M. V. Dhurandhar

  3. G. K. Mhatre

  4. Amrita Sher-Gil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrita Sher-Gil was not a member of The Bombay Art Society.

The Bombay Art Society played a significant role in the development of which art movement in India?

  1. Bengal School of Art

  2. Progressive Artists' Group

  3. Bombay Progressive Artists' Group

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society played a significant role in the development of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group, which was a group of Indian artists who were active in the 1940s and 1950s.

Which of the following artists was a member of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

F. N. Souza, M. F. Husain, and S. H. Raza were all members of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group.

The Bombay Art Society is located in which city in India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society is located in Mumbai, India.

The Bombay Art Society organizes an annual art exhibition called:

  1. The Bombay Art Society Annual Exhibition

  2. The Bombay Art Society Salon

  3. The Bombay Art Society Biennale

  4. The Bombay Art Society Triennale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society organizes an annual art exhibition called The Bombay Art Society Annual Exhibition.

The Bombay Art Society has a collection of over how many artworks?

  1. 1,000

  2. 2,000

  3. 3,000

  4. 4,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society has a collection of over 3,000 artworks.

The Bombay Art Society has a library with a collection of over how many books?

  1. 5,000

  2. 10,000

  3. 15,000

  4. 20,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society has a library with a collection of over 10,000 books.

The Bombay Art Society offers a variety of educational programs, including:

  1. Art classes

  2. Workshops

  3. Lectures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society offers a variety of educational programs, including art classes, workshops, and lectures.

The Bombay Art Society is a member of which international organization?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. CECA

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society is a member of UNESCO, ICOM, and CECA.

The Bombay Art Society has received numerous awards and honors, including:

  1. The Padma Shri

  2. The Lalit Kala Akademi Award

  3. The National Award for Excellence in Art Education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society has received numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Shri, the Lalit Kala Akademi Award, and the National Award for Excellence in Art Education.

The Bombay Art Society is a significant institution in the Indian art world because:

  1. It has played a major role in the development of Indian art

  2. It has a large collection of artworks

  3. It offers a variety of educational programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society is a significant institution in the Indian art world because it has played a major role in the development of Indian art, it has a large collection of artworks, and it offers a variety of educational programs.

The Bombay Art Society continues to play an important role in the promotion of Indian art and artists in the 21st century.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bombay Art Society continues to play an important role in the promotion of Indian art and artists in the 21st century.

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