2026 · Art & CulturePrevious Year Question
Q6.
The Hallisalasya 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)
Answer

A

Explanation

The Hallisalasya painting at Bagh depicts a lively dance/folk performance. Bagh Cave paintings are noted for secular as well as religious themes and are stylistically related to the wider Indian mural tradition.