Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Manuscript Painting Tradition

Question:

Besides Kalpasutra, which other text is mentioned as popularly painted in the context of Jain tradition?

1) Mahabharata
2) Kalakacharyakatha
3) Ramayana
4) Bhagavad Gita

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

Answer: Kalakacharyakatha
Besides Kalpasutra, Kalakacharyakatha is mentioned as another text that is popularly painted in the context of Jain tradition.

Other popularly painted texts are Kalakacharyakatha and Sangrahini Sutra, among others. Kalakacharyakatha narrates the story of Acharya Kalaka, who is on a mission to rescue his abducted sister (a Jain nun) from an evil king. It recounts various thrilling episodes and adventures of Kalaka, such as him scouring the land to locate his missing sister, demonstrating his magical powers, forging alliances with other kings, and lastly, battling the evil king.