What secondary colour is obtained by mixing Blue and Red colours?
1
Pink
2
Brown
3
Orange
4
Purple
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(4)
The correct option is (D): Purple.
02
PYQ 2017
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-201
What is Texture?
1
Solid colour
2
Type of shape
3
Lines drawn in colour
4
The way a surface looks and feels
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(4)
The correct option is (D): The way a surface looks and feels.
03
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Please indicate the five most important visual design elements / principles used in the three dimensional metal sculpture.
1
Hierarchy
2
Balance
3
Dynamism
4
Delicateness
5
Unstable
6
Direction
7
Form
8
Distortion
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct option is (B): Balance, (C) :Dynamism, (F) :Direction, (G) :Form.
04
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
The plan given below represents the famous square that St Peter's Basilica in Rome opens out to. Studying the plan form identify the three main built elements that define the plaza
1
Shopping arcade
2
Colonnade
3
Obelisk
4
Dome
5
Avenue trees
6
landscaped gardens
7
Porch
8
Water body
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct option is (B): Colonnade, (C) :Obelisk, (G) :Porch.
05
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Below is an art work by El Lissitzky, a Russian painter whose works are greatly influenced by Bauhaus and Constructivist movements. Please indicate the five most important visual design elements / principles used in the art work given below.
1
Stability
2
Minimalism
3
Intricacy
4
Asymmetry
5
Depth
6
Pure forms
7
Convergence
8
Delicate
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct option is (B): Minimalism, (D) :Asymmetry, (E) :Depth, (F) :Pure forms.
06
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Please indicate the five most important visual design principles and elements used by Italian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini work of Madonna of the Meadow.
1
Texture
2
Scale
3
Symmetry
4
Balance
5
Rhythm
6
Repetition
7
Direction
8
Form
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
The correct option is (A): Texture, (B) :Scale, (D) :Balance.
07
PYQ 2021
easy
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Carefully observe the given material palette for a building. The image will disappear after 30 seconds and answer the two following questions. The image cannot be viewed again.
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
08
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
What is color ?
1
Used in paints, dyes and ink made by absorbing wavelengths of light, and then reflecting the light
2
A substance used to give something a particular color
3
Pigmentation of the skin, especially as an indication of someone's race.
4
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations in the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(4)
The correct option is (D) :The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations in the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.
09
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Which art movement tried to capture the changing effects of color in nature ?
1
REALISM
2
EXPRESSIONISM
3
IMPRESSIONISM
4
SURREALISM
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C) :IMPRESSIONISM.
10
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Which from among the following colors is considered as an unemotional detached color ?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C) :
11
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Choose from the options below, the composition that best relates to the given composition.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(4)
The correct option is (D):
12
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Choose from the given options below the composition that best relates to the given composition.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C):
13
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Identify the hues given below which would find the correct fit in rows 4, 6 and 7 in that order.
1
P, T, Q
2
T, Q, R
3
P, Q, R
4
S, Q, R
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct option is (B): T, Q, R.
14
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
What is the colour scheme used in the given logo of a food brand ?
1
Secondary colour scheme
2
Analogous colour scheme
3
Split complementary colour scheme
4
Triadic colour scheme
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(4)
The correct option is (D): Triadic colour scheme.
15
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Choose from the given sets of paintings, one that does not fall under the art movement of "Surrealism" ?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C):
16
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Choose the Pantone colour(s) of the year 2021 from the given palette below
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct option is (B):
17
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Identify the colour TEAL from the options given below :
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct option is (B):
18
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Which among the following brand logos is the odd one out ?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C):
19
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Look carefully at the different brand logos and identify the odd brand out
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct option is (B):
20
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
The given images below are single line sketches of various cities in the world depicting their famous landmarks. Identify which is the appropriate skyline of Sydney in Australia
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C):
21
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Identify the correct colour scheme that is used in the current Google logo design.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
The correct option is (A):
22
PYQ 2021
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Which of the following symbols does not fall under a spiritual category ?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C): .
23
PYQ 2023
hard
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Identify the four most appropriate elements/ principles of design in the given photographic compositions.
1
Contrast
2
Line
3
Balance
4
Emphasis
5
Unity
6
Pattern
7
Dominance
8
Hierarchy
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct options are: B,C,E,G
24
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Identify the four most appropriate principles of design applicable to the composition given below.
1
Gradation
2
Hierarchy
3
Dominance
4
Movement
5
Depth
6
Focal Point
7
Order
8
Texture
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct options are: B,C,F,G
25
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Identify the four most appropriate elements/ principles of design in the graphic image given below. (Marks will be awarded if only all answers are correct)
1
Focus
2
Pattern
3
Contrast
4
Texture
5
Rhythm
6
Movement
7
Repetition
8
Hierarchy
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
The correct option are: A, C, E, F
26
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Identify the four most important visual elements/principles in the colour composition given below. (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are correct)
1
Focus
2
Golden rectangle
3
Symmetry
4
Contrast
5
Complementary colours
6
Triadic colours
7
Foreground and background
8
Dynamic
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
The correct options are (A), (D), (E) and (G).
27
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
What does color do? Pick out the most apt choice.
1
Can only reduce the physical dimensions of the space
2
Can draw attention, have an emotion and psychological effect
3
Can only make everything appear artsy and fancy
4
Can only be used to fill in empty spaces
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct option is (B):Can draw attention, have an emotion and psychological effect
28
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Warm colours are usually associated with what kind of emotion?
1
Laziness
2
Passiveness
3
Aggression
4
Sensuousness
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C): Aggression
29
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
How many key patterns will fit the given key pattern without flipping/mirroring the image?
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
The correct answer is: 2
30
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Match the images below with the most appropriate principles of design listed below as P, Q, R, S.
1
P
Shape
2
Q
Contrast
3
R
Unity
4
S
Emphasis
1
1- P; 2- Q; 3- S; 4- R
2
1-S; 2- P; 3- R; 4- Q
3
1-S; 2- Q; 3- R; 4- P
4
1- R; 2- S; 3- P; 4- Q 4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C): 1-S; 2- Q; 3- R; 4- P
31
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
From the charts illustrated below identify the split complementary colour harmony scheme.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
The correct option is: (B)
32
PYQ 2023
easy
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Carefully observe the given image set depicting a number of contemporary buildings which are repeated in the image set. You can view the image for 45 seconds after which it will disappear. You will then answer two questions based on the image. Caution: The image once viewed cannot be viewed again.
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
33
PYQ 2023
easy
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Carefully observe the given image of train engines. You can view the image for 45 seconds after which it will disappear. You will then answer two questions based on the image. Caution: The image once viewed cannot be viewed again.
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
34
PYQ 2023
easy
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Carefully observe the given image which depicts Lord Krishna with a group of villagers. You can view the image for 45 seconds after which it will disappear. You will then answer two questions based on the image. Caution: The image once viewed cannot be viewed again.
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
35
PYQ 2023
easy
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Carefully observe the cartoon drawn by famous cartoonist Mario Miranda. You can view the image for 45 seconds after which it will disappear. You will then answer two questions based on the image. Caution: The image once viewed cannot be viewed again.
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
36
PYQ 2023
easy
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Carefully observe the given image comprising of different materials. You can view the image for 45 seconds after which it will disappear. You will then answer two questions based on the image. Caution: The image once viewed cannot be viewed again.
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
37
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
From the charts illustrated below identify the tetradic color harmony scheme.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is: (C)
38
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Identify the colour scheme.
1
Analogous
2
Triadic
3
Complementary
4
Warm
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C): Complementary
39
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Which among the four colour charts given below can be identified as 'pastel'?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
The correct option is: (A)
40
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Which among the following does not belong to the tertiary color harmony?
1
Yellow-orange or AMBER
2
Blue-green or TURQUOISE
3
Red-orange or VERMILLION
4
Blue- red or PURPLE
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(4)
The correct option is (D): Blue- red or PURPLE
41
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Which of the following is not an element of design?
1
Color
2
Shape
3
Emphasis
4
Form
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C): Emphasis
42
PYQ 2023
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
Identify the colour harmony scheme used in the painting 'The Lady of Shalott' by John William Waterhouse.
1
Primary colour harmony
2
Secondary colour harmony
3
Tertiary colour harmony
4
Triadic colour harmony
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
The correct option is (C): Tertiary colour harmony
43
PYQ 2025
medium
drawing-and-visual-compositionID: nata-202
What type of color scheme is it? (Refer to the color wheel showing violet and yellow highlighted)
1
Analogous
2
Monochromatic
3
Complementary
4
Triadic
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
Violet and yellow are opposite each other on the color wheel, making them complementary colors. Thus, the correct answer is:
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