Indian sculptures and carvings are subject to deterioration from a variety of factors, including natural weathering, human neglect, and pollution.

Biological treatment is not a method used for the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings. Chemical treatment, physical treatment, and documentation are all common methods used for this purpose.

Chemical treatment is used in the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings to remove dirt and grime, stabilize the material, and protect the surface from further deterioration.

Inpainting is not a type of physical treatment used for the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings. Cleaning, consolidation, and repair are all common types of physical treatment used for this purpose.

Documentation is used in the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings to record the condition of the object, provide a visual record of the object, and help identify the object.

Proper storage is not a factor that contributes to the deterioration of Indian sculptures and carvings. Natural weathering, human neglect, and pollution are all factors that can contribute to the deterioration of these objects.

The main goal of the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings is to prevent further deterioration of the object.

Waxing is not a type of chemical treatment used for the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings. Acid washing, alkaline washing, and solvent washing are all common types of chemical treatment used for this purpose.

Consolidation is used in the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings to strengthen the material, fill cracks and gaps, and improve the appearance of the object.

Documentation is not a type of physical treatment used for the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings. Cleaning, consolidation, and repair are all common types of physical treatment used for this purpose.

Repair is used in the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings to restore the object to its original condition, prevent further deterioration of the object, and make the object more aesthetically pleasing.

Condition reports are not a type of documentation used for the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings. Photographs, drawings, and measurements are all common types of documentation used for this purpose.

Proper storage is used in the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings to protect the object from damage, prevent further deterioration of the object, and make the object more accessible to researchers and visitors.

Proper handling is not a factor that contributes to the deterioration of Indian sculptures and carvings. Natural weathering, human neglect, and pollution are all factors that can contribute to the deterioration of these objects.

The main goal of the preservation of Indian sculptures and carvings is to prevent further deterioration of the object.