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24.Consider the following pairs :
Crafts 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
Ans: a) 1 only
Explanation:-
  • Puthukkuli shawls belong to Tamil Nadu
  • Sujni Embroidery is of Bihar
  • Uppada Jamdani Saris is of Andhra Pradesh
Puthukkuli  shawls  are  made  by  Todas  of  Nilgiri  hills  in  Tamil  Nadu.  Locally  called  Pugur,  meaning flower, the fine and intricate Toda embroidery is done by tribal men and women on shawls. Thus, this option is correct.
Sujani  (also  known  as  Sujini)  is  a  form  of  embroidery  originating  from  the  Bhusura  village  of  Bihar.
Thus, option 2 is incorrect.
Uppada Jamdani Sari is a silk sari style woven in Uppada of East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Thus, option 3 is incorrect.
Option A is the most appropriate answer.

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