Question 1

Consider the following pairs Craft vs Heritage of: 1. Puthukkuli shawls: Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery: Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris: Karnataka. Which of the pairs above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

In the given pairs, Sujni embroidery actually belongs to Bihar, not Maharashtra. Similarly, Upada Jamdani saris are from Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka. Therefore, the correct pair is Puthukkuli shawls from Tamil Nadu. Hence, the correct answer is option (a) 1 only.

Question 2

The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents:

Accepted Answer

Hallisa/Hallisalasya depicts a circular joyous folk dance.

Question 3

Kalamkari painting refers to

Accepted Answer

Kalamkari painting is a form of hand-painted cotton textile created in certain regions of India and Iran.

Painting & Handicrafts — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Consider the following pairs Craft vs Heritage of: 1. Puthukkuli shawls: Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery: Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris: Karnataka. Which of the pairs above is/are correct?

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Painting & Handicrafts — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Consider the following pairs Craft vs Heritage of: 1. Puthukkuli shawls: Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery: Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris: Karnataka. Which of the pairs above is/are correct?

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