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UGC NET December 2020 History
During Jahangir's period certain painters developed recognizable areas of expertise in Mughal painting. In this regard, which of the following statements are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Mansur was an expert in painting animals and flowers.
- 2. Abul Hasan was a portraitist.
- 3. Govardhan was an expert painter of holy men, musicians and eccentrics.
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
D1 and 3 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3 — All three statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★All three statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★Mansur was an expert in painting animals and flowers, famed for his natural studies.
★Abul Hasan was a portraitist, honoured by Jahangir as Nadir-uz-Zaman.
★Govardhan was an expert painter of holy men, musicians and eccentrics.
★Each developed a recognizable area of expertise in Jahangir's atelier.
★So all three statements about these painters are correct.
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