UPSC Prelims 2026 CSAT, question 6

Topic: Reading comprehension

Directions · Q6 to Q7

Directions for the next 2 (two) items :
Read the following passage and answer the items that follow. Your answers should be based solely on the passage.

Passage · Q6 to Q7

‘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.

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.

Select the answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 onlyCorrect answer
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 3

Solution.

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Statement 1 is correct: the passage says Kalagram set out India's diverse regions through seven Sanskriti Angans.
Statement 2 is correct: the thematic zones took their inspiration from iconic temples and held the regional art on show.
Statement 3 is incorrect: the artisans used age-old techniques, so the passage does not credit contemporary craftsmanship.
Statement 4 is incorrect: the passage names art from four regions as examples, not from every region of India.