Q. Identify the painting type on the basis of the following information:

1. The paintings are generally executed on wooden planks and show influences from the Deccan, Vijayanagar, and Maratha empires.
2. This artwork holds a Geographical Indication status granted by the Government of India.
3. Locally, it is referred to as ‘palagai padam’.

Select the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: Thanjavur Painting
Notes: Thanjavur Painting is recognized for its wooden plank base, rich South Indian artistic influences from Deccan, Vijayanagar, and Maratha patronage, and the local name ‘palagai padam.’ The style has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status by the Government of India. Other options do not match all these characteristics.