In the question given below, there are two statements and each statement consists of two blanks. You have to choose the option which provides the correct set of words that fits both the blanks in both the statements appropriately and in the same order making them meaningful and grammatically correct.

(A) The ____________ derives from vast tectonic ____________ that are building up the Himalayas by driving the subcontinental landmass against and under the main Asian plate.

(B) The minimalist ____________ painting achieved its desired poignancy after only a few hasty____________ of the artist’s brush.