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Statewise GK · Q745

Jharkhand GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 745

Q745

Paitkar painting is 1. a folk form of art. 2. the oldest folk art form. 3. also known as scroll painting. 4. done on waste paper.

A.
1 and 3
Answer
B.
2, 3 and 4
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
All of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Paitkar are one of the oldest tribal paintings in India and due to their appearance, they are also called scroll paintings. Artisans from the Paitkar community use natural colour and vermillion to paint on soiled or used papers. The hair of a goat or the help of a needle is taken to apply the colour. The essence of these paintings is found in the Garuda Purana.