Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned in the passage as havi...
Murals are still prevalent in different parts of the country, including pithoro in parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat, Mithila painting in northern Bihar's Mithila region, warli paintings in Maharashtra, and paintings on walls in villages of Odisha, Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, but does not mention Tamil Nadu in this context.
Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned in the passage as havi...
Explanation:
The passage discusses several regions in India that have a tradition of mural paintings. Let's go through each option and see if it is mentioned in the passage or not.
a) Rajasthan and Gujarat: The passage does mention Rajasthan and Gujarat as regions with a tradition of mural paintings. It states that the Shekhawati region in Rajasthan is known for its painted havelis and that Gujarat has a rich tradition of mural art.
b) Mithila region in northern Bihar: The passage mentions the Mithila region in Bihar as being famous for its Madhubani paintings, which are a form of mural art. Therefore, this region is mentioned as having a tradition of mural paintings.
c) Maharashtra: The passage does not specifically mention Maharashtra as having a tradition of mural paintings. It talks about different art forms in Maharashtra such as Warli paintings and Ajanta caves, but mural paintings are not mentioned. Therefore, Maharashtra is not mentioned as having a tradition of mural paintings.
d) Tamil Nadu: The passage does not mention Tamil Nadu as having a tradition of mural paintings. It discusses various art forms in Tamil Nadu like Tanjore paintings and Chola bronzes, but mural paintings are not mentioned. Therefore, Tamil Nadu is not mentioned as having a tradition of mural paintings.
Conclusion:
Based on the information provided in the passage, the region that is NOT mentioned as having a tradition of mural paintings is Tamil Nadu. The other options - Rajasthan and Gujarat, as well as the Mithila region in Bihar - are mentioned as regions with a tradition of mural paintings. Maharashtra is not specifically mentioned for mural paintings, so it cannot be considered as the correct answer.