UPSC Prelims 2018·GS1·art-and-culture·architecture

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?

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  1. A1 onlyCorrect
  2. B1 and 2
  3. C3 only
  4. D2 and 3

Explanation

Let's examine each pair: 1. **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. 2. **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. 3. **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.
art-and-culture: Consider the following pairs: Craft Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery Maharashtra 3. Uppad

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