Warli Art — Prelims Questions

Which of the following characteristics is/are unique to Warli art among Indian tribal painting traditions? 1. Use of only geometric shapes for representation 2. Monochromatic white pigment on brown surface 3. Themes exclusively focused on daily life and harvest festivals 4. Traditional practice by women during ritualistic occasions

The traditional materials used in authentic Warli painting include: 1. Rice paste mixed with natural gum 2. Bamboo sticks as brushes 3. Mud walls coated with cow dung mixture 4. Natural mineral pigments for colors

Consider the following statements about Warli art: 1. It originated in the Warli tribe of Gujarat-Maharashtra border region 2. The art form gained national recognition only after the 1970s 3. Jivya Soma Mashe was the first Warli artist to receive Padma Shri 4. UNESCO has already included Warli art in its Intangible Cultural Heritage list Which of the statements given above are correct?

The symbolic meaning of geometric shapes in Warli art includes: 1. Circle represents sun, moon and life cycles 2. Upward triangle represents male figures and mountains 3. Square represents sacred enclosures and cultivated land 4. Downward triangle represents female figures and fertility

Which of the following best describes the contemporary challenges facing Warli art? 1. Loss of traditional wall painting practices due to modern construction 2. Commercial exploitation by non-tribal artists creating imitations 3. Declining interest among younger tribal generations 4. Environmental degradation affecting natural material availability