Q. Which of the following pottery types is characterized by concentric dotted bands produced with the help of a toothed wheel?
Answer: Rouletted Ware
Notes: Rouletted Ware is a distinctive type of pottery known for its concentric dotted patterns created using a tool called a roulette, which is a toothed wheel. This pottery is primarily found in South India and dates from the beginning of the Christian era to AD 200. The technique of using a roulette for decoration likely draws inspiration from similar Mediterranean wares. The fine-grained, well-fired nature of Rouletted Ware often produces a metallic ring when tapped, which is a unique characteristic that sets it apart from other pottery types.