UPSC Prelims 2014·GS1·art-and-culture·religion and literature

Consider the following towns of India: 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi 3. Kancheepuram 4. Karnal Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?

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  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B2 and 3 onlyCorrect
  3. C1, 2 and 3
  4. D1, 3 and 4

Explanation

To identify the towns famous for traditional sarees/fabric, we need to consider the prominent weaving centers in India: 1. **Bhadrachalam:** Located in Telangana (formerly Andhra Pradesh), Bhadrachalam is primarily known for its famous Rama temple and as a pilgrimage center, not specifically for traditional sarees or fabric production. 2. **Chanderi:** Located in Madhya Pradesh, Chanderi is renowned for its exquisite Chanderi sarees, which are characterized by their sheer texture, lightweight, and fine zari work. These sarees are woven from a mix of silk, cotton, and zari. 3. **Kancheepuram:** Situated in Tamil Nadu, Kancheepuram is globally famous for its magnificent Kanchipuram silk sarees. These sarees are known for their rich silk fabric, intricate designs, and contrasting borders, often woven with pure mulberry silk and gold zari. 4. **Karnal:** Located in Haryana, Karnal is primarily an agricultural and industrial city. It is not traditionally known as a center for the production of traditional sarees or fabrics. Therefore, only Chanderi and Kancheepuram are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric.
art-and-culture: Consider the following towns of India: 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi 3. Kancheepuram 4. Karnal Which of the above are famo

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