Who amongst the following discovered the rock art of Bhimbetka?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) V.S. Wakankar
Explanation:
• V. S. Wakankar (Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar), an Indian archaeologist, discovered the Bhimbetka rock shelters and their prehistoric paintings in 1957.
• His work revealed paintings spanning the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Chalcolithic periods and helped Bhimbetka gain UNESCO recognition.
• Other listed archaeologists were prominent in Indian archaeology generally but not credited with discovering Bhimbetka.
Information Booster:
• Bhimbetka paintings depict hunting, dancing, rituals and daily life across long chronological spans.
• The site is a key source for India’s prehistoric cultural history.
Additional Knowledge:
Archibald Carlleyle (a)
. Early ASI archaeologist; not the discoverer of Bhimbetka paintings.
Alexander Cunningham (b)
. Founder of ASI; worked on ancient monuments and inscriptions.
Mortimer Wheeler (d)
. Noted for urban excavations (e.g., Harappa); not Bhimbetka discoverer.