The classic architectural technique of 'Pietra Dura' involves the use of which specific materials to create intricate patterns?
A. Carved plaster reliefs covered with genuine gold leaf
B. Glazed ceramic mosaic tiles from Central Asia
C. Inlays of polished, colored semi-precious gemstones carved into marble
D. Inlays of dark ebony wood and ivory into sandstone panels
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pietra Dura is an Italian stonework technique where semi-precious stones (like jasper, lapis lazuli, and jade) are precisely carved and inlaid into white marble walls to create floral patterns.
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