SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 34

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Odisha.

This vibrant art, primarily found in southern Odisha, particularly Ganjam district, is intricately linked to religious rituals and festivals. Traditionally, these murals depict various deities, mythological stories, and folk traditions, often created on the walls of houses or temporary shrines. However, due to various factors like a lack of patronage, economic viability for artists, and changing lifestyles, its practice has significantly declined, with only a handful of artists striving to keep it alive.