Which of the following statements regarding prehistoric rock paintings is/are correct? 
1. In India, the earliest paintings have been reported from the Lower Palaeolithic times. 
2. Remnants of rock paintings have been found on the walls of the caves situated in several districts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar. 
3. The artists of Bhimbetka used only red and white colours to paint.  

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Explanation:

• In India, the earliest paintings have been reported from the Upper Palaeolithic times. 
• Remnants of rock paintings have been found on the walls of the caves situated in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar. Some paintings have been reported from the Kumaon hills.  
• The artists of Bhimbetka used many colours, including various shades of white, yellow, orange, red ochre, purple, brown, green and black. 
• But white and red were their favourite colours.

By: Rameez Reza