Option a is the correct answer. Statement 1 is correct: Painters from Patna and Murshidabad flocked to Calcutta and produced watercolors in the English mode. During the 18 th and early 19th century, there was a migration of artists from various regions to Calcutta, where they adopted the English mode of painting and produced watercolors. Statement 2 is correct: Landscape and portraiture became extremely important at this time. During this period, landscape and portraiture gained significant importance in the visual culture of North India. Artists focused on capturing natural scenery and depicting individuals through portraits. Statement 3 is correct: The artists Zayan-al-Din, Bhawani Das, and Ram Das were adopted by the English East India Company to produce albums of Indian birds and animals. These artists were indeed commissioned by the English East India Company to create albums depicting Indian birds and animals, showcasing the rich fauna of the region. Statement 4 is incorrect: While Indians were influenced by European artistic styles, European artists also visited the regional courts. European artists did visit regional courts in North India during this period, and their presence and influence had an impact on the local artistic styles and techniques.