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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 56

SSC MTS - 28/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q56

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Yashodhara Dalmia is the author of which famous book?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The Painted World of the Warlis.

Yashodhara Dalmia is the author of “The Painted World of the Warlis”, a book that explores the traditional Warli tribal art of Maharashtra. The book delves into the history, symbolism, and techniques of Warli paintings, highlighting their cultural significance and connection to daily life, rituals, and folklore.

Other options explained:

  • Indian Art: A general term or book by other authors covering a broad spectrum of Indian artistic traditions.

  • Ajanta: Refers to books or studies on the Ajanta caves and murals, not authored by Yashodhara Dalmia.

  • Paintings in the Kangra Valley: Focuses on Kangra miniature paintings of Himachal Pradesh; again, authored by different scholars.