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The Materials Used in Indian Sculpture and Carving

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Which of the following is not a commonly used material in Indian sculpture and carving?

  1. Stone

  2. Wood

  3. Metal

  4. Glass


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glass is not a traditional material used in Indian sculpture and carving.

Which type of stone is most commonly used for sculpting in India?

  1. Sandstone

  2. Limestone

  3. Granite

  4. Marble


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sandstone is the most commonly used stone for sculpting in India due to its softness and ease of carving.

Which of the following is a type of wood commonly used for carving in India?

  1. Teak

  2. Rosewood

  3. Ebony

  4. Pine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Teak is a type of wood that is commonly used for carving in India due to its durability and resistance to decay.

What is the primary metal used in Indian metal sculpture and carving?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. Bronze


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bronze is the primary metal used in Indian metal sculpture and carving due to its strength and durability.

Which of the following is a technique used in Indian stone carving to create intricate designs?

  1. Chiseling

  2. Hammering

  3. Sanding

  4. Polishing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chiseling is a technique used in Indian stone carving to create intricate designs by removing small pieces of stone.

What is the process of applying a thin layer of gold or silver to a metal surface called?

  1. Gilding

  2. Silvering

  3. Plating

  4. Anodizing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gilding is the process of applying a thin layer of gold to a metal surface.

Which of the following is a type of Indian wood carving that is characterized by its intricate and delicate designs?

  1. Santhal Wood Carving

  2. Kashmiri Wood Carving

  3. Rajasthani Wood Carving

  4. Keralan Wood Carving


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kashmiri Wood Carving is a type of Indian wood carving that is characterized by its intricate and delicate designs.

What is the term for the process of carving designs on a metal surface?

  1. Engraving

  2. Etching

  3. Repoussé

  4. Chasing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Engraving is the process of carving designs on a metal surface.

Which of the following is a type of Indian stone carving that is characterized by its bold and expressive style?

  1. Hoysala Stone Carving

  2. Chola Stone Carving

  3. Gupta Stone Carving

  4. Pallava Stone Carving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hoysala Stone Carving is a type of Indian stone carving that is characterized by its bold and expressive style.

What is the term for the process of creating a three-dimensional sculpture by adding or removing material?

  1. Modeling

  2. Casting

  3. Carving

  4. Assemblage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modeling is the process of creating a three-dimensional sculpture by adding or removing material.

Which of the following is a type of Indian metal sculpture that is characterized by its intricate and delicate designs?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Dokra

  3. Tanjore Metal Art

  4. Pattachitra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bidriware is a type of Indian metal sculpture that is characterized by its intricate and delicate designs.

What is the term for the process of creating a sculpture by joining pieces of different materials?

  1. Assemblage

  2. Collage

  3. Montage

  4. Mixed Media


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assemblage is the process of creating a sculpture by joining pieces of different materials.

Which of the following is a type of Indian stone carving that is characterized by its simple and elegant designs?

  1. Mamallapuram Stone Carving

  2. Konark Stone Carving

  3. Ellora Stone Carving

  4. Ajanta Stone Carving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mamallapuram Stone Carving is a type of Indian stone carving that is characterized by its simple and elegant designs.

What is the term for the process of creating a sculpture by casting molten metal into a mold?

  1. Casting

  2. Molding

  3. Forging

  4. Welding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Casting is the process of creating a sculpture by casting molten metal into a mold.

Which of the following is a type of Indian wood carving that is characterized by its use of geometric and abstract designs?

  1. Warli Wood Carving

  2. Gond Wood Carving

  3. Madhubani Wood Carving

  4. Rajasthani Wood Carving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warli Wood Carving is a type of Indian wood carving that is characterized by its use of geometric and abstract designs.

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