UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 6

Mithila painting, popularly known as Madhubani art is from the district of the same name in Bihar and is now well-known all over the world. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Women decorate the nuptial chamber and the inner walls of their homes to celebrate festivals.
Characteristics of Madhubani Paintings: The tribal motifs and use of bright earthy colours.
It includes geometrical patterns, floral, animal, and bird motifs . Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
The colours from natural extracts from plants and other natural sources are used. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
These paintings are not made with modern brushes but rather with twigs, matchsticks, and fingers.
The return of Ram from exile and Krishna playing with gopis are the preferred subject matter.
Artists often show scenes of nature, an abundant harvest, tantric images of snake worship, and even city scenes if they have visited one.
Any traditional art can be adapted to contemporary subjects.