Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

Which historical text inspired the creation of the painting shown above?

Options:

Bhagvata Purana

Mahabharata

Baramasa

Ramayana

Correct Answer:

Bhagvata Purana

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Bhagvata Purana

The painting draws its inspiration from the Bhagvata Purana, a sacred Hindu scripture.

The painting "Kaliya Mardana" from Bhagvata Purana was painted in 1785 and belongs to the Kangra School. It is displayed at the National Museum, New Delhi, India.