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HPSC HCS 2021 · Question 38 of 177

With reference to Medieval Indian History, what does ‘Pietra Dura’ refer to?

Art & Culture

  1. AIt was a type of textile design prevalent in Deccan.
  2. BColoured, hard stones placed in depressions carved into marble or sandstone creating beautiful, ornate patterns.Correct
  3. CA variety of musical instrument played during Mughal wedding rituals.
  4. DA kind of coloured photograph brought from Iran to the Mughal court.

Answer: B. Coloured, hard stones placed in depressions carved into marble or sandstone creating beautiful, ornate patterns.

Explanation

Pietra dura is the Mughal inlay technique of setting coloured hard stones into marble to form ornate patterns.

Source: HPSC HCS (Ex.Br.) Prelims Paper-I (General Studies) held 12-Sep-2021 (exampyq/doorsteptutor compilation); answers per official HPSC answer key

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