Question

'X' was a widely used material in ancient India. It started from being used as a source of fire to being used as weapons and in buildings. Eventually, 'X' was used to make items like idols, toys for children, doors, pillars, windows, chairs, thrones, and huts. Identify 'X' from the given options.

• A. Iron
• B. Wood
• C. Leather
• D. Muslin cloth

Answer 1

The correct option is B Wood

Wood was a widely used material in ancient India. It started from being used as firewood to being used as weapons and in buildings. Eventually, wood was used to make items like idols, toys for children, doors, pillars, windows, chairs, thrones, and huts. With this much use of wood, there was a development of wood carving to decorate all these items.