Explanation:

Let’s break it down:

- The Drishyakala Exhibition at Red Fort was all about showcasing Indian masterpieces. But it did more than just show off art from the time of independence.

- It included artwork spanning several centuries—specifically, from the 16th century all the way up to independence.

- Here’s a quick look at those options:

- 12th century: Too early for what the exhibition focused on.

- 16th century: This is your answer, and it’s the right one. As the exhibition’s collection started from here, it covered art from Mughal times through to independence.

- 11th and 10th century: Both are way before the timeline that Drishyakala was interested in.

Your answer is option 2—16th century.