Question

Choose the correct sequence of the process of pinching in pottery
(A) Shape the clay as desired
(B) A depression is made in the centre with the thumb
(C) Prepare a ball of wedged clay
(D) Expand the form by pinching the clay with fingers
(E) Smooth and give finishing to the surface
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
• B. (A), (C), (B), (D), (E)
• C. (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)
• D. (C), (A), (B), (D), (E)

Hint:

The correct order for pinching in pottery: Shape → Make depression → Prepare ball of clay → Expand form → Smooth surface.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the pinching process.
The process of pinching in pottery starts with shaping the clay as desired (A), followed by making a depression in the center with the thumb (B). Then, you prepare a ball of wedged clay (C), followed by expanding the form by pinching the clay with fingers (D), and finally smoothing and giving finishing to the surface (E).
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (1) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E): This is the correct sequence of steps in pinching.
- (2) (A), (C), (B), (D), (E): This is incorrect as preparing a ball of wedged clay (C) should come after making the depression (B).
- (3) (C), (B), (A), (D), (E): The sequence is wrong; shaping the clay should come first.
- (4) (C), (A), (B), (D), (E): Incorrect, as making the depression should come after shaping the clay.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct sequence is (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), which is option (1).