UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 62
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?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Puthukkuli embroidered shawls are associated with the Toda community of Tamil Nadu; Sujni embroidery is traditional to Bihar, and Uppada Jamdani saris come from Andhra Pradesh.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Correct - Puthukkuli shawls are part of the Nilgiri Toda textile heritage in Tamil Nadu.
Pair 2: Incorrect - Sujni/Sujani embroidery is associated especially with Bihar, not Maharashtra.
Pair 3: Incorrect - Uppada Jamdani handloom saris originate in Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 2.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 3; omits correct pair 1.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect pairs 2, 3; omits correct pair 1.