because of its tendency to ............... most Indian art is.............. Japanese art, where symbols have been minimized and meaning has been conveyed by using the method of the merest suggestion.

A) Overdraw - similar to → "Overdraw" means exaggerating or making something excessive, but if Indian art is exaggerated, it would not be "similar to" Japanese art, which is subtle. (Incorrect )

B) Understate - reminiscent of → "Understate" means presenting something in a subtle or minimal way, which aligns with the description of Japanese art. "Reminiscent of" means that Indian art resembles Japanese art in this way. This fits well. (Correct )

C) Imitate - superior to → If Indian art imitates something, it should resemble that thing. However, saying it is "superior to" Japanese art contradicts the idea of similarity. (Incorrect )

D) Sentimentalism - supportive of → "Sentimentalism" means being overly emotional, which doesn't fit the context of artistic style comparison. (Incorrect )