Question
UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:
Consider the following towns of India:
- Bhadrachalam
- Chanderi
- Kancheepuram
- Karnal
Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2: 2 and 3 only
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
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- Chanderi silk sarees are one of the finest and most luxurious silk sarees hailing from the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. These Sarees borrow their name from the town of Chanderi where they were earlier traditionally produced. The town is especially famous for their special kind of weaving which explains that for Chanderi Silk Sarees Weavers, this weaving is a primary occupation for their livelihoods. So, point 2 is correct.
- Kanchipuram is a holy town in Tamil Nadu. It was once the capital of the Pallava kingdom. It is a stunning showcase of silk and zari. Entire families have immersed themselves in the art of weaving fine, mulberry silk with coarse silk threads dipped in silver or gold. So, point 3 is correct.
- Chanderi silk sarees are one of the finest and most luxurious silk sarees hailing from the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. These Sarees borrow their name from the town of Chanderi where they were earlier traditionally produced. The town is especially famous for their special kind of weaving which explains that for Chanderi Silk Sarees Weavers, this weaving is a primary occupation for their livelihoods. So, point 2 is correct.
- Bhadrachalam and Karnal are not famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric. So, point 1 and 4 are not correct.
Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.
Subject: History | Miscellaneous(hist)
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