WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which dynasty bronze statues were made using the ‘Lost Wax’ technique?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chola
  2. Pandya
  3. Chalukya
  4. Pala

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chola

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Chola. The Chola dynasty (9th to 13th century CE), especially during the rule of Rajaraja I and Rajendra I, is famous for its bronze sculpture tradition. They used the ‘Lost Wax Technique’, also known as Cire Perdue, for making exquisite bronze idols, especially of Hindu deities like Nataraja (Shiva as Lord of Dance).