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Consider the following towns of India:
1. Bhadrachalam
2. Chanderi
3. Kancheepuram
4. Karnal
Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabrics?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1, 2 and 3

(d)

1, 3 and 4

Correct Answer

(b)

Explanation

Tikdam:

Microtheme: Art forms —
6 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2021] Consider the following pairs:
    Historical place : Well known for
    1. Burzahom : Rock cut shrines
    2. Chandraketugarh :Terracotta art
    3.Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 1 and 2
    • (c) 3 only
    • (d) 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (D) 2 and 3
  2. [2018] 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?

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 1 and 2
    • (c) 3 only
    • (d) 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (A) 1 only
  3. [2015] Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?
    (1) Banaras Brocades and Sarees
    (2) Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
    (3) Tirupathi Laddu
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 1, 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
  4. [2014] With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?

    • (a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India.
    • (b) It is an ancient style bronze and brass work still found in southern part of Coromandel area.
    • (c) It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar.
    • (d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.
    Correct Answer: (D) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.
  5. [2014] Consider the following towns of India:
    1. Bhadrachalam
    2. Chanderi
    3. Kancheepuram
    4. Karnal
    Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabrics?

    • (a) 1 and 2 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1, 2 and 3
    • (d) 1, 3 and 4
    Correct Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
  6. [2009] Consider the following pairs:
    1. Gatka a traditional marital art :Kerala
    2. Madhubani, a traditional painting :Bihar
    3. Singhwy Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival: Jammu and Kashmir
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched:

    • (a) 1 and 2 only
    • (b) 3 only
    • (c) 2 and 3 only
    • (d) 1,2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (C) 2 and 3 only