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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Draftsman Grade II, Caretaker- Clerk' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '174/2023'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was 'A'. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
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In Leonardo da Vinci's painting “The Last Supper” which disciple is depicted as being in a
state of shock and protest upon hearing Jesus’ announcement that one of them would betray
him?
(^) Peter (B) John
(C) Thomas (D) Judas
What distinguishes Gustave Courbet’s representation of the two men near Maisieres in “The
Stonebreakers” from conventional bourgeois interpretations?
(ಹ) Courbet portrays their situation as a personal tragedy
(B) The painting emphasizes the individual dignity of labor
(C) The artist refrains from imposing his own psychology on the subjects
(D) Courbet focuses on the emotional experiences of the laboring men
What artistic techniques did Jean-Francois Millet use in ‘The Gleaners” to convey the social
commentary of the artwork?
(ಹ) The use of bright colors to emphasize the joy of the laborers
(B) Employing a blurry image of the landlord’s foreman to highlight their importance
(C) Positioning the gleaners in the background to signify their remoteness from the
upper class
(D) Utilizing light, shadow, and composition to emphasize the contrast between social
classes
Artemisia Gentileschi an accomplished Baroque painter, gained recognition for her powerful
and dramatic depictions of biblical and mythological subjects. Which characteristic of her
work distinguishes her from many of her contemporaries?
(ಹ) Her use of bright and cheerful color palettes
(B)_ Her preference for abstract and non-representational compositions
(C) Her emphasis on dynamic, emotionally charged scenes
(D) Her focus solely on portraiture and still-life subjects
How does the composition by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in the artwork “The Return of the
Hunters” contribute to its visual depth and engagement?
(4) The painting lacks a clear compositional structure, emphasizing chaos
(B) The composition centers on a single focal point to guide the viewer's gaze
(C) The painting features a linear perspective with a single vanishing point, creating
depth
(D) The composition is symmetrical, balancing the elements on both sides of the
painting
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