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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Design & Colour Exam

Subject code 58

Official MSBSHSE HSC subject code for Design & Colour

MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm)

Performance-based

Official Design & Colour assessment emphasises practical studio work, not pure MCQ

MSBSHSE fine-arts subject scheme practice and OpenExamPrep exam metadata policy

35%

Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE

Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)

Related arts codes 57–60

Drawing (57), Design & Colour (58), Pictorial Composition (59), History of Art (60)

MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes list

Hue · Value · Intensity

Three core properties of colour studied in Design & Colour knowledge work

Standard colour-theory framework used in Class 12 design study

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official practical/performance exam format

OpenExamPrep practice policy

Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Design and Colour (code 58) is a Class 12 fine-arts subject assessed mainly as practical/performance studio work with ~35% pass floor — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ knowledge adaptation for colour theory and design principles only, not a practical substitute.

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1In colour theory, 'hue' primarily refers to:

A.The pure name of a colour on the spectrum (for example red or blue)

B.How light or dark a colour appears

C.How dull or bright a colour appears only

D.The physical thickness of the paint layer

Explanation: Hue is the pure spectral identity of a colour — the quality that lets us name it red, yellow, blue, and so on — independent of how light/dark or dull/bright it is.

2Value (or tone) in colour theory describes:

A.Whether a colour is warm or cool only

B.The lightness or darkness of a colour

C.The chemical brand of the pigment

D.Whether two colours are complementary

Explanation: Value (also called tone) is the lightness–darkness scale of a colour — from near white through mid-tones to near black — a core property studied with hue and intensity.

3Intensity (also called chroma or saturation) refers to:

A.Only the size of a shape in a composition

B.Only the length of a contour line

C.The purity or brightness of a hue versus how greyed or dull it is

D.The cost of art paper

Explanation: Intensity (chroma/saturation) measures how pure or vivid a hue is versus how greyed, muted, or dull it appears. High intensity is brilliant; low intensity is subdued.

4The three traditional pigment primary colours in basic design study are:

A.Red, green, and blue light

B.Cyan, magenta, and yellow only as light

C.Black, white, and grey

D.Red, yellow, and blue

Explanation: In traditional pigment/subtractive colour teaching for school design, the primaries are red, yellow, and blue — mixed to form secondary colours. RGB is an additive light model used for screens.

5Mixing two primary pigment colours in roughly equal strength typically produces a:

A.Secondary colour

B.Tertiary colour only by definition

C.Neutral grey always

D.Metallic finish

Explanation: Secondary colours are mixed from two primaries: red + yellow → orange; yellow + blue → green; blue + red → violet (purple).

6A tertiary colour is commonly formed by mixing:

A.Black and white only

B.A primary colour with an adjacent secondary colour

C.Three equal amounts of pure black

D.Only fluorescent dyes

Explanation: Tertiary colours (for example red-orange or blue-green) are made by mixing a primary with a neighbouring secondary on the colour wheel.

7A tint is produced when you:

A.Add black to a pure hue

B.Add only its complementary colour

C.Add white to a pure hue

D.Remove all water from opaque paint

Explanation: A tint lightens a hue by adding white (or otherwise raising value while keeping the hue identity). It is distinct from a shade (add black) or a tone (often greyed).

8A shade of a colour is most clearly produced by:

A.Adding white only

B.Adding pure yellow to every mix

C.Using only dry chalk

D.Adding black to a pure hue

Explanation: A shade darkens a hue by adding black (or otherwise lowering value). Design students contrast tints (lighter) with shades (darker) when planning value structure.

9In many school design texts, a tone of a colour is associated with:

A.Mixing a hue with grey (or dulling its purity) at a given value

B.Using only pure spectral light

C.Printing only metallic inks

D.Removing the hue entirely to pure black

Explanation: A tone often means a hue mixed with grey — adjusting intensity while working at a chosen value — useful for subtle, sophisticated palettes.

10Warm colours on a typical colour wheel tend to include:

A.Blues, blue-greens, and violets only

B.Reds, oranges, and yellows

C.Only pure black and white

D.Only metallic gold

Explanation: Warm colours cluster around red, orange, and yellow — associated with fire and sunlight — and often advance optically in a composition.

About the Maharashtra HSC Design & Colour Exam

Maharashtra HSC Design and Colour under MSBSHSE covers Class 12 applied colour and design study aligned to board subject code 58. Core knowledge themes include colour fundamentals (primary/secondary/tertiary colours; hue, value, and intensity; tints, tones, and shades; warm and cool colours), colour-wheel schemes (monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split-complementary, triadic, tetradic), colour psychology and cultural symbolism, elements of design (line, shape, form, texture, space, colour, value), principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, movement, proportion, unity, variety, pattern), and applied design composition (motifs, layout, decorative and commercial applications). Official assessment is primarily practical/performance studio work, with about 35% commonly required to pass. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for design knowledge revision only; it is not a practical substitute. Pair it with studio plates, teacher critique, and official circulars via mahahsscboard.in.

Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Maharashtra Higher Secondary Design and Colour is an HSC (Class 12) fine-arts subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 58), alongside related arts options such as Drawing (57), Pictorial Composition (59), and History of Art & Appreciation (60). Official logistics emphasise practical/performance studio assessment of design skill and colour handling rather than a pure multiple-choice theory paper. Qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Knowledge themes include colour theory (hue, value, intensity), colour schemes, colour psychology, elements and principles of design, and applied design composition. English/Marathi medium materials may appear in colleges; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ knowledge adaptation only. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.

Time Limit

Performance-based (per board/college practical schedule)

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Official sources

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.

~15% of this local bank

Colour Fundamentals

Hue, value, intensity; primaries; tints, tones, shades; warm/cool.

~14% of this local bank

Colour Wheel and Schemes

Monochromatic, analogous, complementary, triadic, and related schemes.

~12% of this local bank

Colour Psychology and Symbolism

Mood associations, cultural symbolism, advancing and receding colour.

~18% of this local bank

Elements of Design

Line, shape, form, texture, space, colour, value.

~18% of this local bank

Principles of Design

Balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, proportion, unity, variety.

~15% of this local bank

Applied Design and Composition

Motifs, layout, posters, textile-inspired repeats, composition rules.

~8% of this local bank

Media and Technique Vocabulary

Studio materials and process terms for knowledge checks only.

Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Design & Colour Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 35%
Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Design and Colour is an HSC (Class 12) fine-arts subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 58), alongside related arts options such as Drawing (57), Pictorial Composition (59), and History of Art & Appreciation (60). Official logistics emphasise practical/performance studio assessment of design skill and colour handling rather than a pure multiple-choice theory paper. Qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Knowledge themes include colour theory (hue, value, intensity), colour schemes, colour psychology, elements and principles of design, and applied design composition. English/Marathi medium materials may appear in colleges; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ knowledge adaptation only. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
Time limit: Performance-based (per board/college practical schedule)
Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Maharashtra HSC Design & Colour: Suggested Study Strategy

1Paint a personal colour chart: primaries → secondaries → tertiaries; then tints, tones, and shades for each hue.

2For every major scheme (mono, analogous, complementary, triadic), make a small design plate and label the hue relationships.

3Memorise design-element vs design-principle pairs — elements are the building blocks; principles are how you organise them.

4Link colour psychology to applied briefs (festival poster, textile border, book cover) so mood choices become intentional.

5After MCQ concept checks, spend most revision hours on timed practical plates with teacher feedback — this bank does not replace studio practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Maharashtra HSC Design and Colour officially examined?

Design and Colour is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 fine-arts subject (MSBSHSE subject code 58). Official assessment emphasises practical/performance studio work — design plates, colour application, and related practical tasks — rather than a pure multiple-choice paper. Candidates generally need about 35% in the subject to pass. Confirm the year’s practical scheme, timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in and with your junior college art department.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC Design and Colour exam?

No. Official MSBSHSE Design and Colour assessment is primarily practical/performance-based. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for colour theory and design knowledge only — not a practical substitute, portfolio replica, official translation, or full studio-exam simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to Maharashtra HSC / Class 12 Design and Colour under MSBSHSE (subject code 58) knowledge themes: colour fundamentals (hue, value, intensity), colour schemes, colour psychology, elements and principles of design, and applied design composition. Always confirm the current MSBSHSE/college practical syllabus for your year.

What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Design and Colour?

MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject (including Design and Colour) out of the full subject total with practical/performance and any internal components as applicable. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.

What is the official subject code for HSC Design and Colour?

MSBSHSE lists Design & Colour as subject code 58 in the HSC general subject codes scheme (see mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm). Related arts codes include Drawing (57), Pictorial Composition (59), and History of Arts & Appreciation (60). Confirm against your college subject registration and admit card.

Where should I check official syllabus, practical rules, and results?

Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and papers, mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm for subject codes, your junior college art department for practical schemes, and your divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.

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