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
Correct Answer
B
1 and 2
C
3 only
D
2 and 3
Explanation
Pair 1 is correct because Puthukkuli shawls, known for their distinctive red and black Toda embroidery, are traditionally crafted by the Toda tribe in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. Pairs 2 and 3 are incorrect as Sujni embroidery is a traditional craft from Bihar (not Maharashtra), and Uppada Jamdani saris originate from Andhra Pradesh (not Karnataka). This question tests the core concept of Geographical Indications (GI) and the regional distribution of India’s traditional textile heritage.
Art & CultureTraditional Indian Crafts & TextilesPuthukkuli shawlsTamil NaduSujni embroideryMaharashtraUppada Jamdani sarisKarnatakaTraditional textilesGeographical Indications