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Key Facts: Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Graphic Art Exam

Graphic Art trade

CHSE Odisha +2 vocational Graphic Art (Visual Art area, Part-1-3)

CHSE Part-1-3 Vocational Courses catalog

40 + 60

Theory Full Marks 40 and Practical Full Marks 60 per trade paper in Part-1-3 scheme

CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-III scheme of studies

~2 h / ~3 h

About 2 hours for 40-mark theory; about 3 hours for 60-mark practical (confirm timetable)

CHSE Part-1-3 examination duration table

Papers I–IV

Compulsory Fundamentals I/III for all Visual Art trades; Graphic Art–specific II/IV for process, history, heritage, Western units

Part-1-3 Visual Art / Graphic Art syllabus pages

CHSE Odisha

Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha administers AHSE / vocational examinations

chseodisha.nic.in

MCQ adaptation

This bank trains theory/visual-literacy knowledge only—not practical replacement

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CHSE Odisha +2 vocational Graphic Art: theory 40 + practical 60 per trade paper under Part-1-3 (confirm circular). Covers fundamentals, colour/Navarasa, print processes, Indian & Odisha heritage, Leonardo/Dürer/Cubism. Free 2026 MCQ bank is a theory study adaptation—not a practical skill-evidence replacement.

Sample Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Graphic Art Practice Questions

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1In CHSE Visual Art fundamentals, a continuous mark made by a moving point is called a:
A.Hue
B.Line
C.Volume
D.Medium
Explanation: A line is the path of a moving point—the most basic graphic element used to define edges, contours, direction, and structure in drawing and print composition.
2Which pair correctly matches an element of art with its meaning in graphic composition?
A.Balance — always means perfect bilateral symmetry only
B.Shape — a two-dimensional enclosed area defined by edges or contrast
C.Texture — the pure name of a colour without value
D.Space — exclusively the chemical solvent used to thin ink
Explanation: Shape is a 2D enclosed area. Balance includes formal (symmetrical) and informal (asymmetrical) equilibrium; texture is surface quality; space is positive/negative spatial relationship on the picture plane.
3Formal balance in composition typically means:
A.Random placement with no regard for visual weight
B.Approximate visual weight distributed equally on either side of a central axis (symmetry)
C.Using only warm colours in one corner of the design
D.Filling every part of the paper so no negative space remains
Explanation: Formal (symmetrical) balance arranges equal or near-equal visual weight about a central axis. Informal balance uses unequal elements that still feel stable through contrast, position, or value.
4Informal balance is best described as:
A.Only using identical mirror images on both sides
B.Asymmetrical arrangement where unequal elements still achieve visual equilibrium
C.A composition with no centre of interest
D.A rule that forbids contrast of size or value
Explanation: Informal (asymmetrical) balance uses different sizes, values, or positions so overall weight still feels stable—common in dynamic graphic compositions and paper-cut designs.
5Rhythm in a graphic design or print composition primarily refers to:
A.The exact chemical drying time of oil-based ink
B.Repetition or ordered movement of elements that guides the eye through the work
C.Only the beat of music played in the studio
D.A requirement to use only straight lines
Explanation: Visual rhythm is created by repeating lines, shapes, values, or motifs so the viewer’s eye moves with a sense of flow—Paper I lists rhythm among core fundamentals.
6In perspective drawing for still life or outdoor study, linear perspective is mainly used to:
A.Mix primary pigments into secondary hues
B.Create the illusion of depth by making parallel edges appear to converge toward vanishing points
C.Measure the fusing current of a workshop fuse
D.Guarantee that all objects are drawn at the same absolute size
Explanation: Linear perspective uses vanishing points and converging parallels to suggest recession in space—essential for still-life and outdoor study on Paper I practicals.
7Proportion in figure and still-life study means:
A.Only the price of drawing paper
B.The comparative size relationship of parts to each other and to the whole
C.A fixed rule that every object must occupy half the page
D.The chemical proportion of linseed oil in printing ink only
Explanation: Proportion is relative size—head-to-body ratios in figure study, or object-to-object scale in still life—listed with perspective and composition in Paper I Unit II.
8Tone (value) in monochrome drawing mainly describes:
A.Only the pure name of a colour such as ‘red’ or ‘blue’
B.The lightness or darkness of areas from white through greys to black
C.The brand name of a pencil manufacturer
D.Whether a print is editioned or unique
Explanation: Tone/value is the light–dark scale. Monochrome pencil and watercolour studies (Paper I–II practicals) train students to model form with tonal gradation rather than colour alone.
9Texture in drawing or printmaking can be:
A.Only the price list of textured papers
B.Actual surface quality of a material or the visual suggestion of surface through marks
C.A synonym for pure hue with no value change
D.Forbidden in woodcut and linocut
Explanation: Texture may be tactile (paper grain, ink relief) or visual (hatching, stippling that suggests roughness or smoothness). Relief prints often exploit both.
10Light and shade (chiaroscuro modelling) help a student primarily to:
A.Replace the need for any outline forever
B.Suggest three-dimensional form on a flat surface by mapping highlights, mid-tones, and shadows
C.Convert every composition into pure geometry only
D.Eliminate the use of perspective
Explanation: Light-and-shade study maps how light falls on forms—core Paper I Unit II content supporting still-life, antique, and figure drawing.

About the Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Graphic Art Exam

Odisha CHSE Higher Secondary Vocational Graphic Art is the official +2 Visual Art trade subject listed in the Council’s Part-III vocational catalog (Graphic Art under Visual Art trades). It develops studio graphic and printmaking underpinning knowledge: fundamentals of art (line, form, shape, space, rhythm, balance, composition, perspective, proportion, tone, texture, light and shade), colour theory and Indian aesthetics (Navarasa), print processes (serigraphy, stencil, engraving, woodcut, linocut), Indian art history (prehistoric caves, Sunga Sanchi/Bharhut, Gupta period, Indus Valley, fresco/mural), Odisha heritage (Khandagiri–Udayagiri, Sitabinji Rabanchhaya, Konark, Mukteswar) and named artists (V. Nag Das, Haren Das, Binod Routray, Ajit Keshari Roy), plus Western Leonardo, Dürer, and Cubism. Official assessment is mixed theory and substantial practical skill evidence. The free 100 MCQs on this page are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory and visual literacy only—they are not a substitute for studio work, carving practice, practical records, viva, or the official written paper format.

Exam sponsor: Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE Odisha). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Per CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-III (Humanities, Home Science, Visual Arts & Performing Art) scheme of studies: each year the trade subject totals 200 marks with Paper I/III Theory 40 + Practical 60 and Paper II/IV Theory 40 + Practical 60. Theory duration for 40-mark papers is about 2 hours; practicals of 60 marks about 3 hours (confirm current timetable). Graphic Art shares compulsory Visual Art Papers I (Fundamentals of Art) and III (Fundamentals of Art & Aesthetics) with other visual trades; Papers II and IV are Graphic Art–specific. Theory spans elements/principles of art, colour and Navarasa, print methods (serigraphy, stencil, engraving, woodcut, linocut), prehistoric to Gupta and Indus history, fresco/mural, Odisha rock-cut and temple heritage, named artists, Leonardo/Dürer, and Cubism. Practicals include still life/antique, outdoor nature study, paper-cut B/W with light and shade, linocut and woodcut, daily-life woodcut composition, and pen-and-ink human figure. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory and visual-literacy judgment only—they do not replace hands-on studio practicals, records, viva, or project evidence.

Time Limit

About 2.00 hours per 40-mark theory paper and about 3.00 hours per 60-mark practical under the Part-1-3 vocational scheme (confirm the AHSE / college practical schedule for your sitting).

Passing Score

Confirm the current CHSE vocational / AHSE result circular for separate theory and practical minima and overall trade pass rules for your registration year. Do not rely on unofficial fixed percentage quotes.

Exam / Certification Fees

Included in the CHSE Higher Secondary / vocational examination form-fill-up fee as notified by the Council; see official fee notifications on chseodisha.nic.in for the examination year and candidate category.

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20%

Fundamentals — Elements & Principles

Definition and types of art; line, form, shape, space, rhythm, formal and informal balance; composition, perspective, proportion, tone, texture, light and shade—compulsory Paper I fundamentals shared across Visual Art trades.

12%

Colour Theory & Indian Aesthetics

Primary and secondary colour, transparent and opaque colour, colour contrast and harmony, cool and warm colour, sketching/drawing/painting relationships, and Naba Rasa (Navarasa) in Indian aesthetics (Paper III).

18%

Print Processes, Methods & Materials

Methods and materials, processing and printing: serigraphy (screen printing), stencil process, engraving, woodcut, linocut; tools (gouges, brayer), inking, registration; paper-cut B/W, monochrome study, and pen-and-ink figure work.

18%

Indian Art History Survey

Prehistoric cave art (Altamira and Lascaux); art of the Sunga period (Sanchi and Bharhut); art of the Gupta period; Indus Valley Civilization; fresco and mural painting.

16%

Odisha Heritage & Named Artists

Rock-cut architecture of Odisha (Khandagiri and Udayagiri); Rabanchhaya of Sitabinji; temples of Odisha (Konark and Mukteswar); life and works of V. Nag Das, Haren Das, Binod Routray, and Ajit Keshari Roy.

16%

Western Masters & Cubism

Paintings and graphics of Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer; Western art — Cubism in art (Paper IV).

Preparing for the Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Graphic Art Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Confirm the current CHSE vocational / AHSE result circular for separate theory and practical minima and overall trade pass rules for your registration year. Do not rely on unofficial fixed percentage quotes.
  • Assessment: Per CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-III (Humanities, Home Science, Visual Arts & Performing Art) scheme of studies: each year the trade subject totals 200 marks with Paper I/III Theory 40 + Practical 60 and Paper II/IV Theory 40 + Practical 60. Theory duration for 40-mark papers is about 2 hours; practicals of 60 marks about 3 hours (confirm current timetable). Graphic Art shares compulsory Visual Art Papers I (Fundamentals of Art) and III (Fundamentals of Art & Aesthetics) with other visual trades; Papers II and IV are Graphic Art–specific. Theory spans elements/principles of art, colour and Navarasa, print methods (serigraphy, stencil, engraving, woodcut, linocut), prehistoric to Gupta and Indus history, fresco/mural, Odisha rock-cut and temple heritage, named artists, Leonardo/Dürer, and Cubism. Practicals include still life/antique, outdoor nature study, paper-cut B/W with light and shade, linocut and woodcut, daily-life woodcut composition, and pen-and-ink human figure. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for theory and visual-literacy judgment only—they do not replace hands-on studio practicals, records, viva, or project evidence.
  • Time limit: About 2.00 hours per 40-mark theory paper and about 3.00 hours per 60-mark practical under the Part-1-3 vocational scheme (confirm the AHSE / college practical schedule for your sitting).
  • Exam / certification fees: Included in the CHSE Higher Secondary / vocational examination form-fill-up fee as notified by the Council; see official fee notifications on chseodisha.nic.in for the examination year and candidate category. Official sources

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Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Graphic Art: Suggested Study Strategy

1Alternate MCQ drills with short written definitions and labelled diagrams—official theory is mixed format, not pure MCQ.
2Practise studio skills weekly: still-life tone, paper-cut positive/negative design, safe linocut/woodcut carving, and pen-and-ink hatching.
3Memorise process families: relief (woodcut/linocut = raised prints) vs serigraphy (mesh + stencil) vs engraving (incised line).
4Map artist pairs by paper: Paper II = V. Nag Das & Haren Das; Paper IV Odishan pair = Binod Routray & Ajit Keshari Roy; Paper IV Western = Leonardo & Dürer.
5For Odisha heritage, place Khandagiri–Udayagiri (rock-cut near Bhubaneswar), Sitabinji Rabanchhaya, Konark Sun Temple, and Mukteswar on a mental map.
6Link Paper I fundamentals (balance, rhythm, proportion, perspective) to every history and print example you revise.
7Treat practical records and viva as mark-bearing: explain tools, safety, and process steps aloud.
8Use official Part-1-3 unit lists as your checklist; this bank accelerates theory recall but does not replace CHSE practicals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official CHSE Odisha Graphic Art exam pure multiple-choice?

No. Official Graphic Art trade assessment under the Part-1-3 vocational scheme uses theory papers (Full Marks 40) and practical papers (Full Marks 60) with studio skill evidence, records, and viva elements as arranged by the college/Council. AHSE question-pattern notifications may include some MCQ items within mixed theory papers, but this page’s 100 MCQs are an English study adaptation for underpinning theory only—not a full official paper simulation.

What topics are covered in CHSE Vocational Graphic Art?

Compulsory Visual Art fundamentals (elements/principles; colour and Navarasa), Graphic Art print methods (serigraphy, stencil, engraving, woodcut, linocut), Indian art history (prehistoric caves, Sunga Sanchi/Bharhut, Gupta, Indus Valley, fresco/mural), Odisha heritage (Khandagiri–Udayagiri, Sitabinji, Konark, Mukteswar) and named artists, plus Leonardo, Dürer, and Cubism—matching the Council Part-1-3 Visual Art / Graphic Art outline.

How are marks structured for the Graphic Art trade subject?

In the CHSE vocational Part-1-3 scheme of studies, the trade subject is 200 marks per year with Theory 40 + Practical 60 for each of two papers (Papers I–II in first year; Papers III–IV in second year). Papers I and III are compulsory Fundamentals papers for all Visual Art trades; Papers II and IV are Graphic Art–specific. Confirm any updated pattern notification for your examination year.

How long are the Graphic Art theory and practical examinations?

Under the published Part-1-3 duration table, 40-mark theory papers are about 2.00 hours and 60-mark practicals about 3.00 hours. Always check the current CHSE timetable for your sitting.

What is the exam fee for CHSE vocational Graphic Art?

There is no separate open stand-alone “Graphic Art only” fee quoted on this page. Fees are included in the Council’s Higher Secondary / vocational form-fill-up notification for the year and candidate category. See chseodisha.nic.in for the official circular.

Can this free MCQ bank replace practical and viva preparation?

No. Practical skill evidence is essential for Graphic Art (still life/antique study, outdoor nature study, paper-cut B/W, linocut, woodcut, pen-and-ink figure work). Use these MCQs for theory drills and still complete studios, records, and viva practice with your college.

Where is the official syllabus for Graphic Art?

See CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses Part-III (Humanities, Home Science, Visual Arts & Performing Art), Visual Art / Graphic Art sections, hosted at https://chseodisha.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Part-1-3.pdf and the Council syllabus portal at https://chseodisha.nic.in/syllabus.

Does the syllabus include modern digital graphic design software?

The Part-1-3 Graphic Art trade outline emphasises traditional studio fundamentals, print processes (serigraphy, stencil, engraving, woodcut, linocut), art history, and Odisha heritage rather than contemporary digital UI/UX software certification. Related commercial topics such as lettering, typography, and poster design appear more fully under the sibling Applied Art trade. Confirm any college-level digital enrichment separately from the Council unit list.