Which of the following statements are correct about phad painting?
1. Phad is a style of religious scroll painting and folk painting.
2. Phad painting has traditionally been painted by the bhopas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Which of the following statements are correct about phad painting?
1. Phad is a style of religious scroll painting and folk painting.
2. Phad painting has traditionally been painted by the bhopas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Phads are long, horizontal, cloth scrolls that illustrate religious and folk legends, specifically honouring folk deities of pastoral communities in Rajasthan. These scrolls are used in storytelling performances, making them both religious and folk paintings.

Statement 2 is not correct: Phads are carried by bhopas, who narrate tales and sing devotional songs during performances. However, the task of painting phads has traditionally been done by the Joshis, a caste of painters known for their expertise in miniature paintings in the royal courts of Rajasthan.

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Which of the following statements are correct about phad painting? 1. Phad is a style of religious scroll painting and folk painting. 2. Phad painting has traditionally been painted by the bhopas. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2