2025 · Q106
Which of the following is the correct chronological order in the evolution of Indian painting (starting with the earliest)?
- 1Mahajanaka Jataka, Ajanta
- 2Bhimbetka rock art
- 3Royal portrait, Sittannavasal cave
- 4Heavenly musicians, Brihadishvara temple Select the answer using the codes given below:
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- A1, 2, 3, 4
- B2, 1, 3, 4
- C2, 4, 3, 1
- D3, 1, 4, 2
Explanation
The chronological order is: Bhimbetka rock art (prehistoric, earliest), Mahajanaka Jataka at Ajanta (c. 5th century CE), the royal portrait at Sittannavasal (c. 9th century, Pandya/Pallava), and the heavenly musicians at Brihadishvara, Thanjavur (c. 11th century, Chola). Hence 2, 1, 3, 4.