Question

Choose correct facts, associated with the painting 'Ragini Pathamsika of Raga Hindola'.

A. The emperor is sitting in his court.
B. The painting has Persian influence.
C. Devanagari script is written on top of painting.
D. An elephant is depicted in dark colours in the painting.

Choose correct answer from options given below:

• A. B, C and D only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. A, B, C and D
• D. A, C and D only

Hint:

Think of the Bundi Chunar Ragamala: Persian touch, Devanagari lettering, dark elephant, no emperor in court.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the question:
This is a statement-selection question on one Ragamala painting. We find which statement is false and then drop it.

Step 2: Spot the odd statement:
Ragamala paintings illustrate musical modes with lovers, nature and animals. A royal court scene with an emperor is not the theme, so A is the odd one.

Step 3: Look at the options:
Options 2, 3 and 4 all include A. Only option 1 leaves A out.

Step 4: Confirm the rest:
The Persian influence, the Devanagari line at the top and the dark elephant are all features of this painting, so B, C and D are true together.

Final Answer:
Removing the false statement A leaves B, C and D, so option 1 is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 1}} \]