Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Mukundi Lal.
Mukundi Lal was an Indian advocate, judge, freedom fighter, politician, writer, and art critic from Garhwal. He conducted extensive research on Mola Ram, the pioneering artist of the Garhwal branch of the Kangra school of painting. Through his scholarly work, Mukundi Lal brought Mola Ram's artifacts and contributions into the limelight, significantly enhancing the appreciation of Garhwali art and culture.
In 1968, Mukundi Lal authored the book Garhwal Paintings, published by the Publications Division of the Government of India, which traced the history of the Garhwal school of painting and showcased Maularam's various artworks.
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