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Pietra Dura and Mughal Architecture

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  1. Consider the following statements regarding the decorative art technique known as ‘Pietra Dura’:

    Consider the following statements regarding the decorative art technique known as 'Pietra Dura':

    1. AOnly 1 and 2
    2. BOnly 1 and 3
    3. COnly 2 and 3
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 correctly describes pietra dura as an inlay technique where cut and polished coloured stones are set into a stone base to form images or patterns. Statement 2 is wrong because the technique is not exclusive to Islamic architecture; it flourished in Renaissance Florence in Italy. Statement 3 is correct, as the Taj Mahal is famous for its lavish pietra dura work, especially its floral motifs.

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    Art and Culture UPSC GPSC-2026 Medium