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The green colour in Bhimbetka paintings came from a green variety of:

AHaematite
BGranite
CChalcedony
DLimestone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Chalcedony
1. White may have come from limestone. 2. Green came from chalcedony. 3. Powder was mixed with animal fat, gum or resin. _Source: syllabus An Introduction to Indian Art, Chapter 1, Prehistoric Rock Paintings._
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