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Misc UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

The ‘Pahari School’, ‘Rajput School’, ‘Mughal School’ and ‘Kangra School’ represent different styles in the art of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Painting

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Painting”.
The Pahari, Rajput, Mughal, and Kangra Schools are all renowned for their distinct styles in Indian miniature painting.

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