Which of the following are the main features of Basohli painting style?

(A) Use of beetle wings to delineate jewellery
(B) Use of pastel colors
(C) Dynamic depiction of flower leaves
(D) Use of primary colors

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Only (a), (c) and (d)

The correct answer is Option (3) → Only (a), (c) and (d)

(A) is correct because beetle wings were used to depict jewellery, giving a shining effect.
(C) is correct because of the dynamic and stylised depiction of flora, especially leaves and flowers.
(D) is correct as bright primary colours are a key feature of this style.

(B) is incorrect as Basohli paintings do not use pastel colours; instead, they are known for strong, vivid tones. Pastel colors are a hallmark of the Kangra school of painting, which developed later