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14. The 'cire...

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14. The 'cire-perdu' process in ancient India was used for making:

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(a) Teracotta figurines

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(b) Metal sculptures

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(c) Cave Paintings

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(d) Jewelleries

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Solution

The correct option is B
(b) Metal sculptures

Ans14. B
Explanation:cire-perdu is a method of bronze casting using a clay core and a wax coating placed in a mould. The wax is melted in the mould and drained out, and bronze poured into the space left, producing a hollow bronze figure when the core is discarded.

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