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

Medium

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: D — 1 and 3

Statement 1 — Valid. The passage says Kalagram was a mosaic of India's diverse regions "each represented by seven meticulously crafted 'Sanskriti Angans'." This directly supports the statement.

Statement 2 — Invalid. The passage says the thematic zones were "inspired by iconic temples like the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple and the Brahma Mandir" and were also "treasure troves of regional artistry." Two distinct attributes are mentioned in parallel; the temple inspiration is for the zones' design, not the means by which regional artistry was recognised. The statement's causal "via" link is not supported.

Statement 3 — Valid. The passage says: "230 master artisans breathed life into them using age-old techniques, their hands shaping India's ancient history into creations to behold." Although they used age-old techniques, their hands are working in the present — i.e., contemporary craftsmanship — to shape ancient history into the displayed creations.

Statement 4 — Invalid. The passage names art forms from only four states (Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh). The phrase "all were showcased" refers to those listed examples, not to art forms from "all regions of India" — that would be an overgeneralization.