Question

Refer to the following image of a wooden artefact made using traditional manual tools, skills and processes. Identify the correct set of operations required to make it. The operations in the options are in a random order. 

• A. Drilling, Chiselling, Casting, Cutting
• B. Chiselling, Milling, Punching, Forming
• C. Drilling, Chiselling, Cutting, Finishing
• D. Finishing, Sanding, Forming, Punching

Hint:

When answering questions about manufacturing processes, first identify the material (here, wood). Then, eliminate options that list processes incompatible with that material (like casting for wood carving). Finally, think through the logical sequence of making the object from a raw block to a finished product.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks to identify the correct manufacturing processes involved in creating the wooden elephant shown. The artifact is carved from a single piece of wood and features intricate "jali" (lattice) work. The emphasis is on traditional, manual methods.
Step 2: Analyzing the Required Processes:


Initial Shaping: The process would start with a block of wood. This block needs to be cut to a rough size and shape. So, Cutting is a necessary first step.
Carving: The detailed shape of the elephant is achieved by carving. The primary tool for this is a chisel. So, Chiselling is essential.
Creating the Jali (Lattice): To create the hollowed-out interior with the intricate network of wood, one must first create access holes through which small carving tools can be inserted. This is done by Drilling. After drilling, the internal wood is painstakingly chiselled away.
Final Touches: Once the carving is complete, the surface is rough. It needs to be smoothed and polished to achieve the final look. This general step is called Finishing, which includes sub-processes like sanding and polishing.
Therefore, the core processes are Cutting, Drilling, Chiselling, and Finishing.
Step 3: Evaluating the Options:
Let's examine the processes listed in each option:

(A) Drilling, Chiselling, Casting, Cutting: "Casting" is a process for molten materials like metal or plastic, not for carving wood. This option is incorrect.
(B) Chiselling, Milling, Punching, Forming: "Milling" is a machining process and not typically a traditional manual tool. "Punching" and "Forming" are terms usually associated with metalworking. This option is incorrect.
(C) Drilling, Chiselling, Cutting, Finishing: This option includes all the essential and correct processes identified in our analysis.
(D) Finishing, Sanding, Forming, Punching: "Forming" and "Punching" are incorrect for this context. Sanding is part of Finishing, making the list redundant and incorrect.
Step 4: Final Answer:
The correct set of operations required to create the wooden artifact is listed in option (C).