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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Living Art Traditions of India

Question:

Identify the painting tradition from the description given below:

"These are large wall paintings, representing rows of numerous and magnificently coloured deities depicted as horse riders".

Options:

Gond Painting

Pithoro Painting

Warli Painting

Mithila Painting

Correct Answer:

Pithoro Painting

Explanation:

Answer- Pithoro Painting

Painted by Rathva Bhils of the Panchmahal region in Gujarat and Jhabua in the neighbouring State of Madhya Pradesh, these paintings are done on the walls of houses to mark special or thanksgiving occasions. These are large wall paintings, representing rows of numerous and magnificently coloured deities depicted as horse riders.