Indian Ornaments and Traditional Jewellery

History And Culture

An overview of various traditional Indian jewellery styles, their historical origins, and the craftsmanship involved in their creation.

Jewellery Culture India

15 Questions Medium Ages 10+ Sep 2, 2026

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1 What characterizes antique jewellery?

A High shine
B Dull and rough look
C Made of plastic
D Modern designs

2 Which material is used to make ivory jewellery?

A Plastic
B Elephant tusk
C Wood
D Bone

3 In which states are ivory bangles a must for a bride?

A Punjab and Haryana
B Gujarat and West Bengal
C Kerala and Tamil Nadu
D Bihar and Odisha

4 How old is the art of bead jewellery?

A 1000 years
B 2000 years
C 5000 years
D 10000 years

5 Which civilization is associated with the origin of bead jewellery?

A Indus Civilization
B Mesopotamia
C Ancient Egypt
D Roman Empire

6 What metal is typically used for filigree jewellery?

A Gold
B Copper
C Silver
D Brass

7 Which historical era is Jadau jewellery famous from?

A British Raj
B Mughal times
C Vedic period
D Maurya Empire

8 Where is Jadau jewellery mostly crafted?

A Rajasthan and Gujarat
B Assam and Bengal
C Kerala and Karnataka
D Punjab and Kashmir

9 Where did Kundan jewellery originate and then spread to?

A Delhi to Rajasthan
B Mumbai to Delhi
C Chennai to Kolkata
D Agra to Punjab

10 Temple jewellery was originally designed to adorn what?

A Royal queens
B Idols of gods and goddesses
C Tribal leaders
D Wealthy merchants

11 Where did Temple jewellery mainly originate?

A North India
B South India
C East India
D West India

12 What is the main characteristic of Meenakari jewellery?

A Use of plastic
B Enamelling with gold
C Use of only wood
D Minimalist design

13 Who introduced Meenakari jewellery to Rajasthan?

A Raja Man Singh of Amber
B Akbar the Great
C Shah Jahan
D Shivaji Maharaj

14 Pachchikam jewellery was most popular in which region?

A Gujarat and Kutch
B Punjab and Delhi
C Tamil Nadu and Kerala
D Assam and Meghalaya

15 What materials are commonly used in tribal jewellery?

A Platinum and diamonds
B Clay, bone, wood, shells
C Silk and velvet
D Glass and plastic

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