In which century did the Baramasa paintings become a popular theme in the hills in India?

19th century

The correct answer is Option 4- 19th century
The Baramasa paintings became a popular theme in the hills during the nineteenth century.

The Baramasa paintings, consisting of 12 folios, illustrating the modes of love or courtship appropriate to each month of the year had become a popular theme in the hills during the nineteenth century. An account of Baramasa is given by Keshav Das in the tenth chapter of Kavipriya. He, thus, describes the hot month of Jyeshtha, which falls in the months of May and June. The painter takes utmost delight in depicting all analogues as described by the poet.