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Metalwork — Prelims Questions

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Q1easy

Which of the following metal crafts is primarily associated with the lost-wax casting technique and tribal communities in West Bengal, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh?

Q2easy

Consider the following pairs of traditional metal crafts and their associated regions: 1. Bidriware: Karnataka 2. Kashmiri Copperware: Jammu & Kashmir 3. Tanjore Metal Plates: Tamil Nadu Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Q3medium

The distinctive black background with bright silver inlay is a hallmark of which Indian metal craft?

Q4medium

Which of the following techniques involves hammering metal from the reverse side to create a raised design?

Q5hard

Consider the following statements regarding government support for metal artisans in India: 1. The Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar is awarded by the Ministry of Culture. 2. PM MUDRA Yojana provides micro-credit specifically for large-scale industrial units. 3. TRIFED promotes tribal products, including metal crafts, under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6medium

Which of the following is NOT a primary material used in traditional Bidriware?

Q7easy

The 'Dancing Girl' figurine from Mohenjo-Daro is an early example of which metalworking technique?

Q8medium

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Kashmiri Copperware?

Q9easy

The term 'Pital Nagri' is associated with which major metalwork cluster in India?

Q10medium

Which of the following statements about the economic contribution of Indian metalwork is correct?

Q11medium

The 'Nataraja' bronze sculptures, famous for their intricate details and dynamic poses, are primarily associated with which historical period and region?

Q12easy

Which of the following is a challenge faced by traditional metal artisans in India?

Q13hard

The process of annealing in metalwork is primarily done to:

Q14easy

Which of the following is NOT a scheme or initiative directly aimed at supporting artisans and handicrafts?

Q15medium

The term 'Koftgari' is associated with which metalworking technique?

Q16easy

Which ancient civilization in India provides the earliest evidence of advanced copper and bronze casting, including the 'Dancing Girl' figurine?

Q17medium

The use of 'Bidri earth' is essential for the unique blackening process in which of the following crafts?

Q18easy

Which of the following statements regarding the 'Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar' is correct?

Q19medium

The term 'Patina' in metalwork refers to:

Q20medium

Which of the following statements about Manipuri metal crafts is most accurate?

Q21hard

The 'Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana' is an initiative under which Ministry?

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