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?
- A1 onlyCorrect
- B1 and 2
- C3 only
- D2 and 3
Explanation
Let's examine each pair:
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Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu: This pair is correct. Puthukkuli shawls are a traditional craft, particularly from the Toda community in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, known for their unique embroidery.
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Sujni embroidery - Maharashtra: This pair is incorrect. Sujni embroidery is a traditional form of embroidery and quilting originating from Bihar, not Maharashtra. It's often associated with storytelling and depicting daily life or mythological themes.
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Uppada Jamdani saris - Karnataka: This pair is incorrect. Uppada Jamdani saris are a distinctive weaving style from Uppada, a village in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh (now Andhra Pradesh/Telangana). They are known for their lightweight and intricate designs achieved through the Jamdani weaving technique.
Therefore, only pair 1 is correctly matched.

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