‘Thangka’ paintings, an important part of Sikkim’s Buddhist tradition, depict:

The correct answer is: b) Deities and religious figures.

Thangka paintings are an important part of Sikkim’s Buddhist tradition. They are typically made on cotton or silk cloth and depict deities, religious figures, and scenes from Buddhist mythology. Thangkas are often used as teaching aids in Buddhist monasteries, and they are also popular among lay Buddhists as objects of devotion.

Option a) is incorrect because thangkas do not typically depict landscapes or nature scenes. Option c) is incorrect because thangkas do not typically depict historical events. Option d) is incorrect because thangkas do not typically depict abstract patterns.