art_culture medium MCQ

'Wood carving' of intricate deities and motifs, using walnut and deodar wood, is a traditional craft of which Himalayan region?

  1. Kashmir Valley
  2. Sikkim
  3. Arunachal Pradesh
  4. Uttarakhand

Answer: Kashmir Valley

Kashmir's wood carving tradition uses walnut, deodar, and chinar wood to create furniture, panels, and decorative items. Intricate motifs include chinar leaves, paisleys, and floral patterns, reflecting Persian and Central Asian influences.

Topic Himalayan Craft Techniques
Exam Relevance SSC, Banking, Railway
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