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          What are the important features of the paintings drawn on the rock shelters of Bhimbetka?

Answer:

(i) The rock shelters of Bhimbetka are decorated with picture writings, depicting the life and times of pre-historic cave dwellers.

(ii) These paintings mirror the difficulties of the native man?s struggle with life and also his accomplishments.

(iii) These paintings also show wild animals drawn with great accuracy.

(iv) Religious symbols those were popular with these pre-historic artists also adorn the walls of these shelters.

(v) The paintings are often superimposed, which reveal that the surfaces were used by different people at different times.