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?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — 1 only
This question tests knowledge of traditional Indian crafts and their geographical origins. Only the first pair is correctly matched, while the other two pairs incorrectly associate crafts with the wrong states.
✅ Pair 1 – Correct: Puthukkuli shawls are indeed embroidered textiles traditionally crafted by the Toda tribe in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu.
❌ Pair 2 – Incorrect: Sujni embroidery is a traditional craft from Bihar (particularly Bhusura village), not Maharashtra.
❌ Pair 3 – Incorrect: Uppada Jamdani saris are famous silk saris from Uppada in Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka.
📝 Short Notes: Traditional Indian Crafts and Their States
| Craft | State | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Puthukkuli Shawls | Tamil Nadu | Embroidered textiles by Toda tribe, Nilgiri Hills |
| Sujni Embroidery | Bihar | Traditional running stitch embroidery, originated in Bhusura village |
| Uppada Jamdani Saris | Andhra Pradesh | Diaphanous silk saris with intricate weaving, GI tagged |
| Paithani Saris | Maharashtra | Silk saris with gold/silver zari work |
| Ilkal Sarees | Karnataka | Cotton-silk blend with distinctive border design |
| Chanderi Fabric | Madhya Pradesh | Lightweight fabric with silk and golden zari |
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