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Indian Handicrafts and Textiles in Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the role of Indian handicrafts and textiles in cultural diplomacy and international relations.
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Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian handicraft?

  1. Pashmina Shawls

  2. Batik Prints

  3. Terracotta Pottery

  4. Origami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Origami is a Japanese art form, not an Indian handicraft.

The art of weaving intricate patterns on silk fabric is known as:

  1. Chikankari

  2. Bandhani

  3. Banarasi Brocade

  4. Phulkari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Banarasi Brocade is a type of silk fabric woven in Varanasi, India.

Which Indian textile is known for its intricate mirror work?

  1. Kashmiri Shawls

  2. Phulkari

  3. Chanderi Silk

  4. Kutch Embroidery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kutch Embroidery is a type of embroidery from the Kutch region of Gujarat, India.

The art of painting on cloth using natural dyes is called:

  1. Tie-Dye

  2. Block Printing

  3. Batik

  4. Madhubani Painting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Batik is a technique of dyeing fabric by applying wax to the areas that should remain undyed.

Which Indian handicraft is known for its intricate metalwork?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Zari Work

  3. Meenakari

  4. Dokra Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bidriware is a type of metalware made in Bidar, Karnataka, India.

The art of creating intricate designs on wood using a chisel and mallet is called:

  1. Woodcarving

  2. Stone Carving

  3. Ivory Carving

  4. Metalworking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Woodcarving is a type of sculpture that involves carving designs into wood.

Which Indian textile is known for its vibrant and colorful prints?

  1. Bandhani

  2. Phulkari

  3. Chanderi Silk

  4. Kalamkari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted cotton textile from Andhra Pradesh, India.

The art of creating intricate designs on leather using a chisel and mallet is called:

  1. Leather Carving

  2. Woodcarving

  3. Stone Carving

  4. Ivory Carving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leather carving is a type of sculpture that involves carving designs into leather.

Which Indian handicraft is known for its intricate stone carvings?

  1. Marble Carving

  2. Woodcarving

  3. Ivory Carving

  4. Metalworking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marble carving is a type of sculpture that involves carving designs into marble.

The art of creating intricate designs on ivory using a chisel and mallet is called:

  1. Ivory Carving

  2. Woodcarving

  3. Stone Carving

  4. Metalworking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ivory carving is a type of sculpture that involves carving designs into ivory.

Which Indian textile is known for its intricate embroidery?

  1. Chikankari

  2. Bandhani

  3. Banarasi Brocade

  4. Phulkari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chikankari is a type of embroidery from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The art of creating intricate designs on metal using a chisel and mallet is called:

  1. Metalworking

  2. Woodcarving

  3. Stone Carving

  4. Ivory Carving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metalworking is a type of sculpture that involves carving designs into metal.

Which Indian handicraft is known for its intricate glasswork?

  1. Glassblowing

  2. Woodcarving

  3. Stone Carving

  4. Ivory Carving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glassblowing is a type of sculpture that involves blowing molten glass into various shapes.

The art of creating intricate designs on paper using a chisel and mallet is called:

  1. Papercutting

  2. Woodcarving

  3. Stone Carving

  4. Ivory Carving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Papercutting is a type of sculpture that involves cutting designs into paper.

Which Indian textile is known for its intricate tie-dye patterns?

  1. Bandhani

  2. Phulkari

  3. Chanderi Silk

  4. Kalamkari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bandhani is a type of tie-dye textile from Gujarat, India.

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