Question

Assertion (A): Mughal School painting ‘Falcon on the Bird Rest’ is an example of detailed naturalism characteristic of the Mughal miniatures.
Reason (R): Mughal artists were known for their simplistic designs and realistic portrayal of flora and fauna, influenced by American and Australian traditions.

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

Hint:

Mughal miniatures are known for detailed naturalism influenced by Persian and European art, not American or Australian styles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The painting ‘Falcon on the Bird Rest’ is a famous example of Mughal miniature art. It showcases detailed naturalism — a signature feature of Mughal art, where artists paid close attention to the natural appearance of birds, animals, and plants. This painting demonstrates fine brushwork, precision in feathers, and realism in posture and texture.
However, the Reason (R) is incorrect. While it is true that Mughal artists excelled in realistic portrayals of flora and fauna, their inspiration came from Persian and Central Asian traditions, as well as European botanical and zoological drawings introduced during the reign of Jahangir — not from American or Australian traditions. The mention of these two regions is historically inaccurate.
Thus, the Assertion is correct, but the Reason is false.