UPSC Prelims · 2026 · GS Paper I · Q16
The Hallisalaya painting in the Bagh Caves represents:
- (A)A joyous folk dance
- (B)Buddha in a meditative pose
- (C)The depiction of Shiva and Parvati on Kailasha
- (D)Samudramanthan — Churning of the Ocean
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Answer: (A) A joyous folk dance
- Subject
- History, Ancient
- Chapter
- Indian Painting & Sculpture
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