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What do the lion and the elephant symbolize in the figure of Bharat Mata?
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A) Strength and wisdom
B) Power and authority
C) Courage and loyalty
D) Pride and dignity
Answer by Student
So, the correct answer is (B) Power and authority.
Detailed Explanation by Teachoo
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The figure of
Bharat Mata with a trishul, lion and elephant
was painted by M.F. Husain in 1975.
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It is a contrast to the one painted by Abanindranath Tagore in 1905, which showed Bharat Mata as a gentle and nurturing mother. Husain’s painting
depicts Bharat Mata as a fierce and powerful goddess
, standing beside a lion and an elephant.
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The lion and the elephant are both symbols of
power
and
authority
, as they are considered the king of the jungle and the largest land animal respectively.
- They also represent the strength and diversity of India, as they are found in different regions and climates of the country. Husain’s painting reflects his vision of I ndia as a strong and independent nation, capable of defending itself from any external threat.
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