Question

Which method is not used in making ceramic pots?
(A) Pinching
(B) Throwing
(C) Fusion
(D) Slip Casting
(E) Frit
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Fusion is not used in pottery making; common methods include pinching, throwing, and slip casting.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Identifying the methods used in pottery making.
The methods used in making ceramic pots include pinching (A), throwing (B), slip casting (D), and frit (E). Fusion (C) is not a method used in ceramic pottery making.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (1) (A), (B), (E) and (D) only: Incorrect, as all of these are used in ceramic pot making except fusion.
- (2) (B) and (D) only: Incorrect, both throwing and slip casting are methods used in pottery making.
- (3) (C) and (D) only: Correct, fusion and slip casting are not typical methods used in making ceramic pots.
- (4) (B), (C) and (D) only: Incorrect, throwing is a valid method in ceramic pot making.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) and (D) only, which is option (3).