Question

Why did Indian artists begin using figures and stories in their paintings after Indian Rebellion?

• A. Due to increasing demand for figurative work.
• B. Influence of European Realist Art.
• C. To express their concern about social problems.
• D. They were influenced by Ajanta paintings.

Hint:

The key links the new figurative style to the Ajanta paintings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
We must find why Indian artists began to use figures and stories in their paintings after the Indian Rebellion.

Step 2: Check the options:
Options 1, 2 and 3 give other reasons such as demand, European Realist influence and social concern. The NTA final answer key marks this option as correct.

Step 3: Option 4:
The key accepts that artists were influenced by the Ajanta paintings, which are rich in figures and stories.

Final Answer:
The correct option is 4, as per the NTA final answer key. \[ \boxed{\text{They were influenced by Ajanta paintings.}} \]