Question 42 from UPSC CSE 2018 - Current Affairs

Question

Consider the following pairs:
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 Option: A. 1 only

Strategy: - Examine each textile and its well-known state of origin.
- Verify Puthukkuli shawls are from the Toda tribe of Tamil Nadu; this confirms pair 1.
- Note that Sujni embroidery is from Bihar, not Maharashtra, which invalidates pair 2.
- Confirm Uppada Jamdani saris are from Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka, making pair 3 incorrect.
- Conclude that only pair 1 is accurate.

Key Info: - **Puthukkuli Shawls**: Originate from Tamil Nadu, woven by the Toda tribe in the Nilgiri hills. These distinctive shawls feature red and black embroidery on a white or cream base, reflecting Toda cultural motifs.
- **Sujni Embroidery**: A traditional craft from Bihar, known for fine running stitch work. It often depicts folk and mythological themes on quilts or spreads. (Note: Not associated with Maharashtra.)
- **Uppada Jamdani Saris**: Handwoven silk sarees produced in Uppada, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. The 'Jamdani' technique creates intricate patterns with weft threads, resulting in lightweight, translucent textiles. (Note: Not associated with Karnataka.)

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Option B: 1 and 2

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Option C: 3 only

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Option D: 2 and 3

Consider the following pairs: Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu Sujni embroidery - Maharashtra Uppada Jamdani saris - Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu

Sujni embroidery - Maharashtra

Uppada Jamdani saris - Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?