Question

Assertion (A): During Akbar period, painting was a combined effort of a group of artists working together in the royal workshop.
Reason (R): Basic draft drawing, grinding and filling of colours and adding details were usually distributed. However, they may also have been produced single handedly.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Hint:

Mughal atelier system = teamwork with divided artistic roles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: During Emperor Akbar’s reign, Mughal painting flourished under the royal atelier (workshop) system. Artists worked collaboratively to produce detailed manuscripts and miniatures.
Step 1: Evaluate Assertion (A).
Akbar’s royal workshop:

• Employed multiple artists
• Encouraged collaborative painting
• Produced large illustrated manuscripts

Hence, Assertion (A) is true.
Step 2: Evaluate Reason (R).
The reason explains:

• Division of artistic tasks (sketching, colouring, detailing)
• Collective production process

This accurately describes Mughal atelier practices. Thus, Reason (R) is also true.
Step 3: Check explanation relationship.
Since:

• The division of work directly explains collaborative painting

Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A). Conclusion:
Both statements are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.