Question

Indian earliest paintings found on the pottery of:

• A. Harappa
• B. Nagarjunakonda
• C. Sannati
• D. Ajanta

Hint:

Harappan Civilization is an important clue for early painted pottery in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
In early Indian art history, pottery painting is an important evidence of early artistic activity. The Harappan Civilization is well known for painted pottery. The designs on Harappan pottery include geometric patterns, animal figures, plant forms and symbolic motifs.

Step 1: Understand the question.
The question asks about the earliest paintings found on pottery. So, we should look for an early archaeological civilization where painted pottery was found.

Step 2: Identify Harappan pottery.
Harappan pottery is one of the earliest and most important examples of painted pottery in India. The pottery was usually red ware decorated with black designs. \[ \text{Harappa} \Rightarrow \text{Painted pottery} \]

Step 3: Check the other options.
Nagarjunakonda and Sannati are later historical sites. Ajanta is famous for mural paintings, not early pottery paintings. Therefore, Harappa is the correct answer. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) Harappa}} \]