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Key Facts: BSEH Secondary Drawing Exam

025

BSEH Secondary Drawing subject code

BSEH Secondary date sheet / Class 10 subject codes

60 + 20 + 20

Theory marks + Practical/Portfolio + Internal Assessment (total 100)

BSEH Class 10 Drawing examination pattern

3 hours

Typical theory paper duration

BSEH Secondary date sheet / Drawing question-paper design

33%

Minimum pass in aggregate and separately in external exam

BSEH examination regulations

Still Life or Landscape

Large practical drawing task typically within the theory paper

BSEH Class 10 Drawing syllabus / QPD summaries

MCQ theory aid only

This bank adapts Drawing theory to four-option MCQs; does not replace practical or portfolio assessment

OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy for mixed theory/studio boards

BSEH Secondary Drawing (Code 025) is Haryana’s Class 10 Drawing elective: Theory 60 + Practical/Portfolio 20 + IA 20 = 100 marks, about 3 hours theory. Pass at least 33% aggregate and 33% in external. Covers art elements, design principles, materials, Indian art, still life/landscape. Fee as per BSEH notification. Free English MCQ theory practice here—does not replace practical or portfolio work.

Sample BSEH Secondary Drawing Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the BSEH Secondary Drawing exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1In visual arts, the basic building blocks such as line, shape, form, colour, value, texture, and space are called:
A.Elements of art
B.Only principles of design
C.Only art criticism steps
D.Only portfolio rubrics
Explanation: Elements of art are the fundamental visual components artists combine to create images: line, shape, form, colour, value (tone), texture, and space.
2A continuous mark made by a moving point is best described as which element of art?
A.Line
B.Texture
C.Value only
D.Balance
Explanation: Line is the path of a moving point. Lines may be straight, curved, thick, thin, implied, or contour and help define edges and movement.
3Which pair correctly distinguishes two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual elements?
A.Shape is flat (2D); form has height, width, and depth (3D)
B.Form is always flat; shape always has depth
C.Value is only 3D; line is only colour
D.Texture cannot exist in painting
Explanation: Shape is a flat, enclosed area (circle, square). Form describes volume and three-dimensional mass (sphere, cube), even when drawn to suggest depth on paper.
4In drawing, value (tone) primarily refers to:
A.The lightness or darkness of a colour or grey
B.Only the price of art materials
C.Only the physical weight of clay
D.Only the length of a brush handle
Explanation: Value is the relative lightness or darkness of a tone. Gradations of value create volume, depth, and light-and-shade effects in still life and landscape drawing.
5Simulated (visual) texture in a drawing is texture that:
A.Is suggested by marks so the surface looks rough or smooth without being raised
B.Must always be carved in stone only
C.Exists only in sound art
D.Cannot be created with pencil shading
Explanation: Visual or simulated texture uses line, value, and pattern to make a surface appear textured (wood grain, fur, fabric) on a flat sheet.
6Positive space in a composition refers to:
A.The areas occupied by the main subject or forms
B.Only empty white paper with no marks
C.Only the frame of the drawing board
D.Only atmospheric perspective colour
Explanation: Positive space is the space taken up by subjects or forms. Negative space is the empty or background areas around and between them.
7A contour line drawing primarily focuses on:
A.The outer edges and important inner edges of a form
B.Only random scribble with no edge awareness
C.Only pure colour mixing charts
D.Only linear perspective vanishing points
Explanation: Contour drawing follows the edges of objects, training careful observation of silhouette and major internal contours without relying only on shading.
8Which element is most directly used when an artist shades from light grey to black to make a sphere look round?
A.Value (tone)
B.Only pattern as a principle
C.Only rhythm as a principle
D.Only the title block of a sheet
Explanation: Gradual changes in value create the illusion of three-dimensional form (chiaroscuro/light-and-shade). Principles organise elements but value is the element being varied.
9Geometric shapes are best described as:
A.Regular, measurable shapes such as circles, squares, and triangles
B.Only organic free-form cloud-like shapes
C.Shapes that can never be drawn with a compass
D.Shapes that exist only in sculpture
Explanation: Geometric shapes are regular and mathematical (circle, square, triangle, rectangle). Organic shapes are irregular and nature-like.
10Implied line in a composition is a line that:
A.Is suggested by edges, gaze, or arrangement rather than fully drawn
B.Must always be a thick black outline only
C.Exists only when carved in relief
D.Is identical to a vanishing point
Explanation: Implied lines are visually suggested—by a row of objects, a pointed finger, or a figure’s gaze—guiding the eye without a continuous drawn stroke.

About the BSEH Secondary Drawing Exam

The Haryana BSEH Secondary Drawing examination is the Class 10 Drawing elective (Code 025) conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana, Bhiwani. Full marks are 100: Theory 60 + Practical/Portfolio 20 + Internal Assessment 20, with a theory duration of about 3 hours. Theory covers introduction of art (fundamentals, elements, principles, limbs of art, importance in daily life), methods and materials of painting (poster, watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastels, tools and supports), history of Indian art (Bodhisattva Padmapani at Ajanta; M.F. Husain’s Mother Teresa; Ashokan Lion Capital; Chola Nataraja; Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora; folk Sanjhi, Madhubani, and Warli), and concepts supporting still-life and landscape drawing. The theory paper typically includes a large practical drawing task (still life or landscape). The official assessment is mixed theory plus studio/portfolio work, not pure multiple-choice. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory drills only; they do not replace practical drawing performance or portfolio assessment.

Exam sponsor: Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official: Theory 60 + Practical/Portfolio 20 + Internal Assessment 20 = 100 marks, subject code 025, theory duration about 3 hours. Typical theory design: objective items (~12 marks), short answers (~8 marks), and one long practical drawing (Still Life or Landscape, ~40 marks) — confirm current question-paper design on bseh.org.in. Syllabus: Introduction of Art (elements, principles, limbs, importance); Methods and Materials of Painting; History of Indian Art (selected works and folk art); Still Life/Landscape studio work. Local bank: English MCQ study adaptation of theory only — not a full mixed-paper or studio simulation.

Time Limit

3 hours (theory paper; confirm current BSEH Secondary date sheet)

Passing Score

At least 33% in the subject aggregate and at least 33% separately in the external examination (BSEH regulations)

Exam / Certification Fees

As per BSEH annual examination fee notification (school/private candidate forms on bseh.org.in)

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Overall Secondary pass percentages are published with each BSEH result; no fixed standing subject-wise Drawing pass-rate figure is used here.. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20%

Elements of Art & Visual Fundamentals

Line, shape, form, colour, value/tone, texture, space; limbs of art concepts; importance of art in daily life — Unit I introduction of art.

15%

Principles of Design

Balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity, proportion, and variety as organisers of composition.

12%

Colour Theory

Primary/secondary/tertiary colours, warm/cool, complementary and analogous schemes, tints tones shades for painting and design.

15%

Methods & Materials of Painting

Poster, watercolour, acrylic, fabric, oil colours and oil pastels; brushes, sheets, board, charcoal, easel — Unit II materials.

18%

Perspective, Still Life & Landscape Concepts

Horizon, vanishing points, light and shade, composition ideas supporting still-life and landscape practical work (theory recognition only).

20%

History of Indian Art

Padmapani (Ajanta), Mother Teresa (M.F. Husain), Ashokan Lion Capital, Nataraja (Chola), Kailasanatha (Ellora), folk Sanjhi/Madhubani/Warli — Unit III.

Preparing for the BSEH Secondary Drawing Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 33% in the subject aggregate and at least 33% separately in the external examination (BSEH regulations)
  • Assessment: Official: Theory 60 + Practical/Portfolio 20 + Internal Assessment 20 = 100 marks, subject code 025, theory duration about 3 hours. Typical theory design: objective items (~12 marks), short answers (~8 marks), and one long practical drawing (Still Life or Landscape, ~40 marks) — confirm current question-paper design on bseh.org.in. Syllabus: Introduction of Art (elements, principles, limbs, importance); Methods and Materials of Painting; History of Indian Art (selected works and folk art); Still Life/Landscape studio work. Local bank: English MCQ study adaptation of theory only — not a full mixed-paper or studio simulation.
  • Time limit: 3 hours (theory paper; confirm current BSEH Secondary date sheet)
  • Exam / certification fees: As per BSEH annual examination fee notification (school/private candidate forms on bseh.org.in) Official sources

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BSEH Secondary Drawing: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise the seven commonly taught elements of art and the main principles of design with one clear example of each — they dominate short theory items.
2Drill medium properties: watercolour transparency vs poster opacity, oil slow drying, acrylic fast drying, oil pastels vs dry pastels — exam distractors often swap these.
3For perspective, always identify horizon line and vanishing point(s) before judging which construction is correct.
4Build flashcards for prescribed Indian art works: site/period, medium or form, and one distinctive visual feature (e.g., Padmapani’s blue lotus; monolithic Ellora Kailasanatha).
5After MCQ revision, complete timed still-life and landscape sheets and maintain your portfolio — theory MCQs cannot certify studio skill for the 40-mark practical task or portfolio marks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official BSEH Secondary Drawing exam multiple-choice?

No. Official BSEH Class 10 Drawing (Code 025) is a mixed theory paper out of 60 marks that typically combines objective and short theory items with a large still-life or landscape practical drawing task (about 40 marks), plus Practical/Portfolio 20 and Internal Assessment 20. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory concepts only — not a full simulation of the official mixed paper or studio performance.

What is the full marks split and duration for BSEH Secondary Drawing?

Full marks are 100: Theory 60 + Practical/Portfolio 20 + Internal Assessment 20. The theory paper duration is about 3 hours. Confirm the exact date sheet and any design updates on bseh.org.in for your examination year.

What is the passing score for BSEH Secondary Drawing?

Under BSEH regulations, candidates must secure at least 33% in the subject aggregate and at least 33% separately in the external (theory) examination. Verify the latest Board regulations and circulars for your session.

Does this free MCQ bank replace the practical drawing and portfolio?

No. Studio still-life/landscape drawing, portfolio work, and school practical/internal components are essential parts of BSEH Drawing and are not replaced by multiple-choice practice. Use MCQs for theory recall and concept checks, and continue regular drawing practice for marks that require performance.

Which Indian art works are prescribed for appreciation?

Syllabus-aligned appreciation typically includes Bodhisattva Padmapani (Ajanta), Mother Teresa by M.F. Husain, the Ashokan Lion Capital, Nataraja of the Chola period, Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora (Maharashtra), and Indian folk arts Sanjhi, Madhubani, and Warli. Confirm the current year’s PDF on bseh.org.in.

How much does the BSEH Secondary Drawing exam cost?

Drawing is not separately priced as a standalone fee figure on this page. Pay as per the BSEH annual examination fee notification for school or private candidates through forms on bseh.org.in. Studio materials (sheets, colours, brushes) are additional school/candidate costs.

Where can I find the official syllabus and question-paper design?

Use the Board of School Education Haryana portal at https://bseh.org.in and the Class 10 syllabus/QPD catalog (for example Secondary materials linked from the Board site, including Drawing). Prefer the current year’s official PDF and model paper over third-party summaries.