Select the correct statements about Madhubani paintings
I. To make these paintings, indigo, turmeric, colours from flowers and trees etc. are used
II. The paintings show human beings, animals, trees, flowers, birds, fish etc.
III. It is a very old form of folk art and is named after the place Madhubani.
IV. Madhubani is a well-known district of Rajasthan.

Options

A. (a) I, III and IV
B. (b) I, II and IV
C. (c) II, III and IV
D. (d) I, II and III

Answer

D

Explanation

The colours for the paintings are natural dyes derived from the vegetation found in the forest and other natural substances. Hindu gods and goddesses are a common theme along with popular motif that represent nature like the Sun, Moon, flowers, fish and trees are also used. Madhubani which literally translates into forest of honey. refers to a rural art form developed by women from Madhubani region carlier in Mithila district of Bihar.