Which of the following conclusions are valid? 1. Seven Sanskriti Angans, representing different regions of India, had been showcased in Kalagram. 2. Regional artistry was recognised via the inspiration drawn from iconic temples. 3. India's ancient history had been crafted by the contemporary craftsmanship of $230$ artisans into creations to behold. 4. Art forms from all regions of India had been showcased in these living galleries. Select the answer using the code given below.

Passage

'Kalagram', the cultural village set up at the Maha Kumbh Mela, unfolded as a mosaic of India's diverse regions, each represented by seven meticulously crafted 'Sanskriti Angans'—stepping through the grand portal was like entering another world. These thematic zones, inspired by iconic temples like the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple and the Brahma Mandir, were treasure troves of regional artistry. Bengal's Pattachitra paintings, Assam's bamboo crafts, Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur paintings, and Madhya Pradesh's tribal sculpture—all were showcased in these living galleries where 230 master artisans breathed life into them using age-old techniques, their hands shaping India's ancient history into creations to behold.

QUESTION

CSAT

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Comprehension

Prelims 2026

Which of the following conclusions are valid?

Seven Sanskriti Angans, representing different regions of India, had been showcased in Kalagram.
Regional artistry was recognised via the inspiration drawn from iconic temples.
India's ancient history had been crafted by the contemporary craftsmanship of $230$ artisans into creations to behold.
Art forms from all regions of India had been showcased in these living galleries.

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Explanation

Answer: A — 1 and 2 only

Statement 1 — Valid. The passage says that Kalagram represented India's diverse regions through seven meticulously crafted Sanskriti Angans. Hence, it is valid to conclude that seven Sanskriti Angans representing different regions of India were showcased in Kalagram.

Statement 2 — Valid. The passage states that the thematic zones were inspired by iconic temples such as the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple and the Brahma Mandir, and that these zones displayed regional artistry. Thus, regional artistry was presented through zones whose design drew inspiration from iconic temples.

Statement 3 — Invalid. The passage says that 230 master artisans shaped India's ancient history into creations using age-old techniques. However, it does not say that India's ancient history itself was crafted by contemporary craftsmanship. This statement overstates the idea.

Statement 4 — Invalid. The passage gives examples from Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh, but it does not say that art forms from all regions of India were showcased. Therefore, this is an overgeneralisation.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are valid.