Observe the painting, read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
This panel was made by Nandalal Bose for the Haripura Congress. Folk style is purposely used to represent the rural life. It also conveys political statement of Gandhi’s idea of village. The background of the poster has an arch.
The strong sense of formal design, bold colour scheme and blend of nature and convention in this panel, Tiller of the Soil, reflect Bose’s inspiration from which of the following?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Ajanta wall paintings and sculptures
Option (1) Mughal and Pahari miniatures — Incorrect. Havell and Abanindranath valued these as sources for an Indian style, as in Journey’s End. They are not named as the source of this panel’s design and colour.
Option (2) Gond style of Madhya Pradesh — Incorrect. This is one of the living art traditions of India. It is not the source of the design and colour of this panel.
Option (3) Warli painting of Maharashtra — Incorrect. This too is a living art tradition of India, not the source named for this panel.
Option (4) Ajanta wall paintings and sculptures — Correct. The formal design, bold colour scheme and blend of nature and convention in the panel reflect Bose’s inspiration from Ajanta. Its folk technique, by contrast, recalls the patuas.
NCERT (2026-27): “Tiller of the Soil …He used thick tempera in a bold cursory style and broad brushwork. This technique and style was reminiscent of the folk art practice of patuas or scroll painters. …The background of the poster has an arch. The strong senses of formal design, bold colour scheme, and their blend of nature and convention in this panel reflect Bose’s inspiration from Ajanta wall paintings and sculptures.”
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