Consider the following description: 1. It is a traditional tribal wall art that originated mainly in the tribal regions of Gujarat. 2. It is traditionally executed by specialist ritual painters known as Lakharas under the guidance of a priest called Badwa. 3. It was recently awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2026. Which of the following refers to the above description? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following description:
1.It is a traditional tribal wall art that originated mainly in the tribal regions of Gujarat.
2.It is traditionally executed by specialist ritual painters known as Lakharas under the guidance of a priest called Badwa.
3.It was recently awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2026.
Which of the following refers to the above description?

[A] Warli Painting

[B] Sohrai Painting

[C] Pithora Painting

[D] Saura Painting

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Pithora Painting is a ritualistic tribal wall art of the Rathwa, Bhil, and Bhilala communities of Gujarat. It is traditionally painted by Lakharas under the guidance of a Badwa and received a GI tag in 2026.

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