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With reference to the prehistoric paintings found at the rock shelters on the bank the River Suyal at Lakhudiyar, Uttarakhand, consider the following statements: 1. The paintings here can be divided into three categories: man, animal and geometric patterns in white, black and red ochre. 2. Humans are represented in stick-like forms. 3. One of the interesting scenes depicted here is of hand-linked dancing human figures. 4. There is no superimposition of paintings at this site. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the prehistoric paintings found at the rock shelters on the bank the River Suyal at Lakhudiyar, Uttarakhand, consider the following statements: 1. The paintings here can be divided into three categories: man, animal and geometric patterns in white, black and red ochre. 2. Humans are represented in stick-like forms. 3. One of the interesting scenes depicted here is of hand-linked dancing human figures. 4. There is no superimposition of paintings at this site. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

  • Prehistoric paintings have been found in many parts of the world.
  • We do not really know if Lower Palaeolithic people ever produced any art objects. But by the Upper Palaeolithic times, we see a proliferation of artistic activities.
  • In India, the earliest paintings have been reported from the Upper Palaeolithic times.
  • Remnants of rock paintings have been found on the walls of the caves situated in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar.
  • Some paintings have been reported from the Kumaon hills in Uttarakhand also.
  • The rock shelters on banks of the River Suyal at Lakhudiyar, about twenty kilometres on the Almora– Barechina road, bear these prehistoric paintings.
  • Lakhudiyar literally means one lakh caves.
  • The paintings here can be divided into three categories: man, animal and geometric patterns in white, black and red ochre. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • Humans are represented in stick-like forms. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • A long-snouted animal, a fox and a multiple legged lizard are the main animal motifs.
  • Wavy lines, rectangle-filled geometric designs, and groups of dots can also be seen here.
  • One of the interesting scenes depicted here is of hand-linked dancing human figures. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

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