Consider the following pairs: Craft | Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls | Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery | Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris | Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Correct Option The correct option is 1 only. Explanation The pairs relate to traditional crafts and their regional origins in India. Statement-wise Analysis - Pair 1: Correct. Puthukkuli shawls are a traditional handwoven textile associated with Tamil Nadu, particularly known for their coarse cotton texture and utility. - Pair 2: Incorrect. Sujni embroidery is traditionally associated with Bihar, not Maharashtra. It is a form of narrative embroidery practiced mainly in the Mithila region. - Pair 3: Incorrect. Uppada Jamdani saris originate from Andhra Pradesh, specifically the Uppada region, and are not associated with Karnataka. Key Takeaway Accurate identification of Indian crafts requires correct linkage between the craft form and its traditional regional origin.

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Consider the following pairs:

Craft	Heritage of
1. Puthukkuli shawls	Tamil Nadu
2. Sujni embroidery	Maharashtra
3. Uppada Jamdani saris	Karnataka

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Official previous-year question

Prelims GS Paper I · Held on 3 Jun 2018.

Options

A1 only
B1 and 2
C3 only
D2 and 3

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Solution

Correct Option

The correct option is 1 only.

Explanation

The pairs relate to traditional crafts and their regional origins in India.

Statement-wise Analysis

Pair 1: Correct.
Puthukkuli shawls are a traditional handwoven textile associated with Tamil Nadu, particularly known for their coarse cotton texture and utility.
Pair 2: Incorrect.
Sujni embroidery is traditionally associated with Bihar, not Maharashtra. It is a form of narrative embroidery practiced mainly in the Mithila region.
Pair 3: Incorrect.
Uppada Jamdani saris originate from Andhra Pradesh, specifically the Uppada region, and are not associated with Karnataka.

Key Takeaway

Accurate identification of Indian crafts requires correct linkage between the craft form and its traditional regional origin.

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