Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Living Art Traditions of India

Question:

What are the votive paintings of the Gonds typically drawn on?

Options:

Canvas

Paper

Wooden boards

Walls of huts

Correct Answer:

Walls of huts

Explanation:

Answer- Walls of huts
The votive paintings of the Gonds are geometric drawings done on the walls of huts.

Gonds of Madhya Pradesh have a rich tradition with their chiefs ruling over Central India. They worshipped nature. Paintings of Gonds of Mandla and its surrounding regions have recently been transformed into a colourful depiction of animals, humans and flora. The votive paintings are geometric drawings done on the walls of huts, portraying Krishna with his cows surrounded by gopis with pots on their heads to which young girls and boys make offerings.