The correct answer is: A) Hindu mythology.
Cheriyal scroll paintings are a type of Indian folk art that originated in the Cheriyal village of Telangana, India. The paintings depict stories from Hindu mythology, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. They are made on cloth using a variety of natural pigments, and are often decorated with gold and silver leaf. Cheriyal scroll paintings are an important part of Telangana’s cultural heritage, and are often used in religious ceremonies and festivals.
Option B, local folklore, is incorrect because Cheriyal scroll paintings do not depict stories from local folklore. Option C, Mughal history, is incorrect because Cheriyal scroll paintings do not depict stories from Mughal history. Option D, scenes of daily life, is incorrect because Cheriyal scroll paintings typically depict stories from Hindu mythology.