art_culture medium MCQ

Bidriware, a metal handicraft involving inlay work, originates from which Indian state?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Telangana
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Tamil Nadu

Answer: Karnataka

Bidriware originated in Bidar, Karnataka, during the Bahmani Sultanate. It involves casting zinc-copper alloy and inlaying silver/gold, creating a striking black-silver contrast. Received GI tag in 2006.

Topic Handicrafts - Bidriware
Exam Relevance SSC, Banking, Railway