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Indian Metalwork and Painting

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Which metal is most commonly used in Indian metalwork?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. Bronze


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Copper is the most commonly used metal in Indian metalwork due to its malleability, ductility, and relatively low cost.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves hammering metal into intricate designs?

  1. Repoussé

  2. Chasing

  3. Filigree

  4. Enameling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Repoussé is a metalworking technique that involves hammering metal from the back to create raised designs.

Which Indian state is known for its Bidri metalwork?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bidri metalwork is a type of metalworking that originated in the town of Bidar, Karnataka.

What is the name of the traditional Indian painting style that uses natural pigments and is characterized by its bright colors and intricate designs?

  1. Mughal painting

  2. Rajput painting

  3. Pahari painting

  4. Deccani painting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajput painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the Rajput kingdoms of Rajasthan and is characterized by its bright colors and intricate designs.

Which Indian state is known for its Madhubani painting?

  1. Bihar

  2. West Bengal

  3. Odisha

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhubani painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the Mithila region of Bihar.

What is the name of the traditional Indian painting style that uses tempera paint and is characterized by its realism and attention to detail?

  1. Mughal painting

  2. Rajput painting

  3. Pahari painting

  4. Deccani painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mughal painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the Mughal Empire and is characterized by its realism and attention to detail.

Which Indian state is known for its Kalamkari painting?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalamkari painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the name of the traditional Indian painting style that uses natural dyes and is characterized by its bold lines and geometric patterns?

  1. Warli painting

  2. Gond painting

  3. Bhil painting

  4. Pattachitra painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warli painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the Warli tribe of Maharashtra and is characterized by its bold lines and geometric patterns.

Which Indian state is known for its Pattachitra painting?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pattachitra painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the state of Odisha.

What is the name of the traditional Indian painting style that uses vegetable dyes and is characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate designs?

  1. Gond painting

  2. Bhil painting

  3. Patachitra painting

  4. Kalighat painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gond painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh and is characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Which Indian state is known for its Kalighat painting?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalighat painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the Kalighat temple area of Kolkata, West Bengal.

What is the name of the traditional Indian painting style that uses mineral pigments and is characterized by its earthy tones and abstract designs?

  1. Bhil painting

  2. Patachitra painting

  3. Kalighat painting

  4. Warli painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhil painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the Bhil tribe of Rajasthan and is characterized by its earthy tones and abstract designs.

Which Indian state is known for its Phad painting?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phad painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the state of Rajasthan.

What is the name of the traditional Indian painting style that uses rice paste and is characterized by its delicate lines and intricate designs?

  1. Patachitra painting

  2. Kalighat painting

  3. Warli painting

  4. Cheriyal painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patachitra painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the state of Odisha and is characterized by its delicate lines and intricate designs.

Which Indian state is known for its Cheriyal painting?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cheriyal painting is a traditional Indian painting style that originated in the town of Cheriyal, Telangana.

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