Which statement explains basic feature of art?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 4

The correct answer is Option (4) → It involves the creative practice of existing theoretical knowledge.

Option (1) The use of basic knowledge remains exactly same from individual to individual. — Incorrect. Art is a personalised application. The use of the same knowledge varies from person to person. Two dancers or two speakers trained in the same rules will always perform differently.
Option (2) Experts in their respective areas have derived certain basic principles which are applicable to all forms of art. — Incorrect. Art does rest on theoretical knowledge, but its principles apply to a particular form of art. The rules of dancing do not apply to public speaking. NTA swapped “a particular form” for “all forms”, and the line flipped from true to false. Check the small words like “all”, “only” and “every” before you tick an option.
Option (3) The principles are first developed through observation and then tested through repeated experimentation under controlled conditions. — Incorrect. This is a feature of science: its principles are based on experimentation and have universal validity.
Option (4) It involves the creative practice of existing theoretical knowledge. — Correct. Art is based on practice and creativity. All music uses the same seven notes, but each musician uses them in his own creative way. A manager too applies known principles in his own way, day after day.

NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Management as an Art … (i) Existence of theoretical knowledge: Art presupposes the existence of certain theoretical knowledge. Experts in their respective areas have derived certain basic principles which are applicable to a particular form of art. For example, literature on dancing, public speaking, acting or music is widely recognised.”

“(ii) Personalised application: The use of this basic knowledge varies from individual to individual. Art, therefore, is a very personalised concept. For example, two dancers, two speakers, two actors, or two writers will always differ in demonstrating their art.”

“(iii) Based on practice and creativity: All art is practical. Art involves the creative practice of existing theoretical knowledge. We know that all music is based on seven basic notes. However, what makes the composition of a musician unique or different is his use of these notes in a creative manner that is entirely his own interpretation.”

“Management as a Science … (ii) Principles based on experimentation: Scientific principles are first developed through observation and then tested through repeated experimentation under controlled conditions.”