Akik Artwork and Paintings

Q. ___ is a type of stone found in the valleys of Gujarat. It is a type of silica quartz stone that is blue and white in colour.

1. Akik
2. Chalcedonic stone
3. Enamel
4. Sapphire

Q. 'X' is a type of precious stone usually found in the valleys along rivers mainly around at Ranpur and Surat. It is a chalcedony stone, a variety of silica quartz stone which is a mixture of blue and white colour. These are sent to Khambhat to be moulded into ornaments. Identify 'X' from the following options.

1. Jari
2. Tiko
3. Sickel
4. Akik

Q. The iridescent nature of opals is a result of water trapped inside silica material. With time, this water will escape. Unlike advice given for most precious stones, experts advocate frequent handling of opals, which transmit body oils to the stones and helps them maintain their water content.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

1. Body oils give opals their iridescent colours
2. Opals will eventually lose their colour if left alone
3. Opals require the same care as most precious stones
4. An opal stone rarely maintains its value for longer than a century

Q. Where can we find some of the popular ancient Indian paintings in India?

1. Ram setu bridge
2. Ajanta Ellora cave
3. Bhimbetka cave paintings
4. Qutub Minar

Q. Evidence found in the remains of the civilisation throws insight into Indian paintings.

1. Chinese
2. Egyptian
3. Mesopotamian
4. Harappan