Question

The 'Saora' (Saura) art done as wall decoration belongs to which of the following states of India?

• A. Madhya Pradesh
• B. Chhattisgarh
• C. Jharkhand
• D. Odisha

Hint:

Connect the tribal art forms to their states. Just as Warli is from Maharashtra and Gond is from Madhya Pradesh, Saora art is a key cultural heritage of Odisha.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify the art form. Saora art is a style of mural painting associated with the Saora tribe.
Step 2: Locate the origin of the tribe and its art. The Saora tribe is one of the oldest tribes in India and resides predominantly in the hills of southern Odisha. Their ritualistic wall paintings, known as {iditals} or {edital}, are a central part of their culture and religion.