2014
Q.
Set A
Art & Culture
Handicrafts
Consider the following towns of India:
- Bhadrachalam
- Chanderi
- Kancheepuram
- Karnal
Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?
Smart Elimination
Karnal (Option 4) is in Haryana and is famous for Dairy (National Dairy Research Institute) and shoes, not for traditional silk sarees. Chanderi and Kancheepuram are famous saree brands. Eliminate Option 4.
Potential Trap
Location Confusion: Bhadrachalam is a pilgrimage site, not a textile hub. Karnal is agricultural.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: BThe correct answer is Option B.
Explanation:
- Bhadrachalam (Telangana): Famous for the Lord Rama Temple. Not specially known for saree production (Pochampally is the weaving hub nearby).
- Chanderi (Madhya Pradesh): Famous for Chanderi Sarees (Silk/Cotton blend).
- Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu): Famous for Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees.
- Karnal (Haryana): Famous for Dairy Research (NDRI) and Shoes (Liberty), not sarees.
Value Addition
- GI Tags: Both Chanderi and Kancheepuram sarees have Geographical Indication tags.
- Other Centers: Maheshwari (MP), Paithani (Maharashtra), Sambalpuri (Odisha).
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