SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 95

SSC CPO - 23 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q95

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT with reference to paintings in India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Guler Paintings – Karnataka.

  • Guler has the longest tradition in the art of paintings. During the reign of Dalip Singh (1695–1743) artists were working at Haripur Guler.
  • The term Guler was sought from Gwala  which means cowherd. The Riyasat or princely state of Guler was founded by Raja Hari Chand of Kangra and was later annexed by Punjab in 1813.