Which dual skill is needed by an artist in a narrative painting tradition like Chitrakathi?

Correct answer: Painting and presenting the story

The direct answer is A: painting and presenting the story. Chitrakathi is a narrative visual-art tradition, so the artist does more than make attractive pictures. The artist creates or arranges images that show important parts of a story and also explains or presents that story to an audience. Step by step, visual skill makes the scene understandable; storytelling skill gives the scene meaning and sequence; together they help viewers follow the narrative. Option A is correct because it names both essential abilities. Option B is wrong because operating a machine alone is not the defining requirement of a narrative painting tradition. Option C is wrong because farming is a different occupation and does not provide the two artistic skills asked for. Option D is wrong because packing may support selling an item but cannot replace painting and narration. The exam cue is: narrative art requires both visual creation and communication.