Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Living Art Traditions of India

Question:

Which statements about the Gond paintings are incorrect?

A) Gond paintings are traditionally done on the walls of the huts
B) The votive paintings of the Gonds portray Krishna with cows and gopis.
C) Gond votive paintings are geometric drawings done on canvas.
D) The chiefs of Gonds ruled over Western India.

Options:

A and B

A and D

B and C

C and D

Correct Answer:

C and D

Explanation:

Answer- Statements C and D are incorrect.
C) Gond votive paintings are geometric drawings done on canvas.
D) The chiefs of Gonds ruled over Western India.

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.