Ancient Indian Jewelry

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What was the primary material used in ancient Indian jewelry?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. Bronze


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gold was the most popular and widely used material for jewelry in ancient India.

Which ancient Indian jewelry style is characterized by intricate filigree work?

  1. Kundan

  2. Meenakari

  3. Thewa

  4. Filigree


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Filigree is a technique of creating intricate designs using fine metal threads or wires.

What is the name of the traditional Indian jewelry worn on the forehead?

  1. Mangtika

  2. Bindi

  3. Maang Tikka

  4. Nath


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maang Tikka is a traditional Indian ornament worn on the forehead.

Which ancient Indian jewelry style involves setting precious stones into gold or silver?

  1. Kundan

  2. Meenakari

  3. Thewa

  4. Jadau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jadau is a technique of setting precious stones into gold or silver.

What is the name of the traditional Indian jewelry worn on the nose?

  1. Mangtika

  2. Bindi

  3. Maang Tikka

  4. Nath


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nath is a traditional Indian ornament worn on the nose.

Which ancient Indian jewelry style is characterized by enamel work?

  1. Kundan

  2. Meenakari

  3. Thewa

  4. Filigree


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meenakari is a technique of decorating metal surfaces with enamel work.

What is the name of the traditional Indian jewelry worn on the ears?

  1. Mangtika

  2. Bindi

  3. Jhumka

  4. Nath


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jhumka is a traditional Indian ornament worn on the ears.

Which ancient Indian jewelry style involves fusing gold and silver together?

  1. Kundan

  2. Meenakari

  3. Thewa

  4. Filigree


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Thewa is a technique of fusing gold and silver together.

What is the name of the traditional Indian jewelry worn on the neck?

  1. Mangtika

  2. Bindi

  3. Jhumka

  4. Haar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Haar is a traditional Indian ornament worn on the neck.

Which ancient Indian jewelry style is characterized by the use of uncut diamonds?

  1. Kundan

  2. Meenakari

  3. Thewa

  4. Polki


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polki is a technique of using uncut diamonds in jewelry.

What is the name of the traditional Indian jewelry worn on the hands?

  1. Mangtika

  2. Bindi

  3. Jhumka

  4. Bangles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bangles are traditional Indian ornaments worn on the hands.

Which ancient Indian jewelry style involves the use of pearls?

  1. Kundan

  2. Meenakari

  3. Thewa

  4. Basra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Basra is a technique of using pearls in jewelry.

What is the name of the traditional Indian jewelry worn on the feet?

  1. Mangtika

  2. Bindi

  3. Jhumka

  4. Payal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Payal is a traditional Indian ornament worn on the feet.

Which ancient Indian jewelry style involves the use of gemstones?

  1. Kundan

  2. Meenakari

  3. Thewa

  4. Navratna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Navratna is a technique of using nine different gemstones in jewelry.

What is the name of the traditional Indian jewelry worn on the waist?

  1. Mangtika

  2. Bindi

  3. Jhumka

  4. Kamarband


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kamarband is a traditional Indian ornament worn on the waist.

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