Page 1 of 8

AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION BOARD

SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

CLASS IX

ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS (THEORY) 2023

Art and Model Drawing Paper I

on for
Time: 30 minutes Marks: 20

ng 3
ly
ni 02
an in EB
ar 2
Le on
-
ng am U
d ati
hi x K
ac l E A

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Answer the questions on the separate answer sheet provided. DO NOT write your answers on the
Te ua

question paper.
3. There are 100 answer numbers on the answer sheet. Use answer numbers 1 to 20 only.
nn

4. In each question, there are four choices A, B, C, D. Choose ONE. On the answer grid, black
out the circle for your choice with a pencil as shown below. 
A

Candidate’s Signature

5. If you want to change your answer, ERASE the first answer completely with a rubber, before
blacking out a new circle.
6. DO NOT write anything in the answer grid. The computer only records what is in the circles.

S2301-2211110
Page 2 of 8

1. The image which exemplifies applied art is

on for
A B

ng 3
ly
ni 02
an in EB
ar 2
Le on
-
ng am U
d ati
hi x K
ac l E A

C D

2. The form of art in which materials are used to produce three-dimensional art objects is
known as

A. performing art.
B. sculpture.
Te ua

C. drawing.
D. painting.
nn

3. Which of the following is NOT a function of art?

A

A. Proving a fact
B. Telling stories
C. Preserving history
D. Expressing emotions

4. Marium is drawing a sketch on a fabric which she has to deliver to her customer as early as
possible.

In this situation, the medium of drawing she should use is

A. crayons.
B. acrylic paints.
C. graphite pencil.
D. charcoal pencil.

S2301-2211110
 Page 3 of 8

5. The element of design that is used to define the edges of an object is

A. line.
B. form.
C. shape.
D. texture.

6. The factor of difference between one point and two point perspective is the

A. vanishing point.
B. volume.

on for
C. shape.
D. hue.

ng 3
ly
7. The element of art that refers to the areas within a picture is

ni 02
A. form.
B. value.
an in EB
ar 2
C. shape.
D.
Le on
space.
-
ng am U

8. The natural texture that can be used to design an artwork is a

d ati
hi x K

A. fence.
B. mosaic tile.
ac l E A

C. plastic leaf.
D. cracked pavement.

9. The principle of design depicted in the given image is

Te ua
nn
A

A. rhythm.
B. balance.
C. emphasis.
D. proportion.

10. In contrast to decorative art, descriptive art is considered significant for its

A. utility.
B. theme.
C. modern designs.
D. aesthetic qualities.

PLEASE TURN OVER THE PAGE

S2301-2211110
Page 4 of 8

11. Which of the following options exemplifies hue?

A. A shadow
B. A shade card
C. A colour wheel
D. A light to bright colour

12. Talha has been given an assignment to draw a three-dimensional object with horizontal lines.

As per the elements of art, the image that Talha will MOST probably draw is

on for
ng 3
ly
ni 02
an in EB
ar 2
Le on A B
-
ng am U
d ati
hi x K
ac l E A

C D

13. The given image exemplifies a pencil drawing.

Te ua
nn
A

This type of drawing is identified as

A. tonal drawing.
B. gesture drawing.
C. contour drawing.
D. detailed drawing.

S2301-2211110
 Page 5 of 8

14. The given painting is the artwork of

on for
ng 3
ly
ni 02
an in EB
ar 2
A. Sadequain.
B. Shakir Ali.
Le on
C. Ismail Gulgee.
-

D. Abdur Rehman Chughtai.

ng am U
d ati
hi x K

15. One of the OLDEST medium of painting is

ac l E A

A. ink.
B. charcoal.
C. oil paints.
D. pastel colours.

16. The given image depicts one of the types of calligraphy that is
Te ua
nn
A

A. Naqsh and cursive.

B. Kufic and geometric.
C. Diwani and geometric.
D. Nasta’aliq and cursive.

17. All of the following forms of fine arts are found on the walls of Ajanta caves EXCEPT

A. poetry.
B. painting.
C. sculpture.
D. architecture.

PLEASE TURN OVER THE PAGE

S2301-2211110
Page 6 of 8

18. The given Mughal painting MAJORLY displays

on for
ng 3
ly
ni 02
A. emotions.
B. spirituality.
an in EB
ar 2
C. relationships.
D. an environment.
Le on
-

19. The factor that makes the tomb of Quaid-e-Azam a unique piece of art is its
ng am U
d ati
A. size.
hi x K

B. design.
ac l E A

C. location.
D. material.

20. It is important to appreciate the artwork of different artists because their contributions help us
in various ways EXCEPT to

A. enhance our creative thinking skills.

B. develop skills essential for communication.
Te ua

C. improve ourselves socially and emotionally.

D. build our opinions influenced by their thinking.
nn
A

END OF PAPER
S2301-2211110
 Page 7 of 8

S2301-2211110
nn
Te ua
ac l E A
hi x K
ng am U
an in EB -
d ati
Le on
ar 2
ni 02
ng 3
on for
ly
 Page 8 of 8

S2301-2211110
A
nn
Te ua
ac l E A
hi x K
ng am U
an in EB -
d ati
Le on
ar 2
ni 02
ng 3
on for
ly