The Cholamandal Artists’ Village near Chennai played a significant role in:

Preserving traditional art forms
Promoting modern and experimental art
Reviving classical dance
Training folk musicians

The correct answer is: b) Promoting modern and experimental art.

The Cholamandal Artists’ Village near Chennai was founded in 1966 by K.C.S. Paniker, a renowned Indian artist. The village was created as a space for artists to live and work together, and it has since become a major center for modern and experimental art in India. The village has hosted numerous exhibitions of modern and experimental art, and it has also been a training ground for many young artists.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option a) is incorrect because the Cholamandal Artists’ Village did not focus on preserving traditional art forms. In fact, the village was created as a space for artists to experiment with new and innovative forms of art.
  • Option c) is incorrect because the Cholamandal Artists’ Village did not focus on reviving classical dance. The village was focused on modern and experimental art, not classical dance.
  • Option d) is incorrect because the Cholamandal Artists’ Village did not focus on training folk musicians. The village was focused on modern and experimental art, not folk music.