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Indian Metalwork and Decorative Objects

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Which of the following is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves hammering and chasing metal to create intricate designs?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Thewa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Damascene is a metalworking technique that involves hammering and chasing metal to create intricate designs. It is often used to decorate weapons, armor, and other objects.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves inlaying gold or silver wire into metal to create intricate designs?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Thewa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meenakari is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves inlaying gold or silver wire into metal to create intricate designs. It is often used to decorate jewelry, utensils, and other objects.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves fusing gold or silver foil to metal to create intricate designs?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Thewa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thewa is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves fusing gold or silver foil to metal to create intricate designs. It is often used to decorate jewelry, utensils, and other objects.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by etching metal with acid?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Bidriware


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Bidriware is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by etching metal with acid. It is often used to decorate utensils, vases, and other objects.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by casting molten metal into molds?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Dhokra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhokra is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by casting molten metal into molds. It is often used to create sculptures, jewelry, and other objects.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by hammering and embossing metal?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Repousse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Repousse is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by hammering and embossing metal. It is often used to decorate utensils, vases, and other objects.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by cutting and piercing metal?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Jali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jali is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by cutting and piercing metal. It is often used to create screens, windows, and other decorative objects.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by twisting and weaving metal wire?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Filigree


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Filigree is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by twisting and weaving metal wire. It is often used to create jewelry, utensils, and other objects.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by soldering small pieces of metal together?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Cloisonne


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cloisonne is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by soldering small pieces of metal together. It is often used to create jewelry, utensils, and other objects.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by enameling metal?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Enameling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enameling is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by enameling metal. It is often used to decorate jewelry, utensils, and other objects.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by oxidizing metal?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Patination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patination is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by oxidizing metal. It is often used to decorate utensils, vases, and other objects.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by lacquering metal?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Lacquerware


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lacquerware is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by lacquering metal. It is often used to decorate utensils, vases, and other objects.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by engraving metal?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Engraving


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Engraving is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by engraving metal. It is often used to decorate jewelry, utensils, and other objects.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by casting molten metal into sand molds?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Sand casting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sand casting is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by casting molten metal into sand molds. It is often used to create sculptures, jewelry, and other objects.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by casting molten metal into wax molds?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Damascene

  4. Lost-wax casting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lost-wax casting is the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by casting molten metal into wax molds. It is often used to create sculptures, jewelry, and other objects.

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