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2026
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. 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.
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Explanation

Options 1 and 2 are valid because the passage explicitly states that seven 'Sanskriti Angans' representing different regions were showcased and that these zones were inspired by iconic temples, thus recognizing regional artistry. Options 3 and 4 cannot be validated as the passage does not mention all regions of India or directly state that contemporary craftsmanship reflects ancient history.

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