Art & Culture
DAILY PRACTICE 24/10/2026
UPSC CSE
Q 1.
With reference to prehistoric cave paintings and their conservation, consider the following statements:
- Sulawesi is an Indonesian island known for prehistoric cave art.
- El Niño can contribute to wildfire risk by increasing temperatures and reducing rainfall in some regions.
- Wildfires can damage cave paintings only when flames directly touch the artwork.
- Smoke deposits and heat-induced deterioration can threaten archaeological heritage.
Which of the statements given above are correct?