Traditional Handicrafts of India

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Which Indian state is renowned for its intricate and vibrant Bandhani textile art?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bandhani, also known as Bandhej, is a traditional tie-dye technique that originated in the state of Gujarat, particularly in the cities of Jamnagar and Surat.

The delicate and intricate art of Bidriware involves the creation of metalware with intricate designs. Which Indian state is known for this craft?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Odisha

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bidriware is a metal handicraft that originated in the city of Bidar, Karnataka. It involves the creation of intricate designs on metal objects, typically made of zinc and copper alloys.

The vibrant and colorful Kalamkari textile art is practiced in which Indian state?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kalamkari is a traditional hand-painted textile art that originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the city of Machilipatnam.

Which Indian state is famous for its exquisite and intricate wood carvings, often depicting scenes from mythology and folklore?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala is renowned for its wood carvings, which are often used to adorn temples, palaces, and other traditional structures.

The art of creating beautiful and intricate designs on the surface of metal objects is known as:

  1. Bidriware

  2. Meenakari

  3. Pashmina

  4. Channapatna Toys


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meenakari is a traditional Indian art form that involves the creation of intricate designs on the surface of metal objects, typically made of gold, silver, or copper.

Which Indian state is known for its delicate and intricate papier-mâché art, often used to create intricate figurines and decorative items?

  1. Kashmir

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kashmir is renowned for its papier-mâché art, which involves the creation of intricate and delicate figurines, decorative items, and other objects using paper pulp.

The art of creating intricate and colorful designs on the surface of pottery is known as:

  1. Blue Pottery

  2. Terracotta

  3. Pashmina

  4. Bidriware


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blue Pottery is a traditional Indian art form that involves the creation of intricate and colorful designs on the surface of pottery, typically made of glazed ceramic.

Which Indian state is famous for its exquisite and intricate stone carvings, often used to adorn temples, palaces, and other traditional structures?

  1. Odisha

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is renowned for its stone carvings, which are often used to adorn temples, palaces, and other traditional structures.

The art of creating beautiful and intricate designs on the surface of fabric using threads is known as:

  1. Chikankari

  2. Phulkari

  3. Pashmina

  4. Channapatna Toys


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chikankari is a traditional Indian art form that involves the creation of beautiful and intricate designs on the surface of fabric using threads.

Which Indian state is known for its vibrant and colorful hand-painted pottery, often depicting scenes from mythology and folklore?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is renowned for its hand-painted pottery, which often depicts scenes from mythology and folklore.

The art of creating intricate and colorful designs on the surface of wood using natural dyes is known as:

  1. Warli Painting

  2. Madhubani Painting

  3. Pashmina

  4. Channapatna Toys


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warli Painting is a traditional Indian art form that involves the creation of intricate and colorful designs on the surface of wood using natural dyes.

Which Indian state is famous for its exquisite and intricate brassware, often used to create intricate figurines, decorative items, and other objects?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is renowned for its brassware, which is often used to create intricate figurines, decorative items, and other objects.

The art of creating beautiful and intricate designs on the surface of leather is known as:

  1. Embroidery

  2. Zardozi

  3. Pashmina

  4. Channapatna Toys


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Embroidery is a traditional Indian art form that involves the creation of beautiful and intricate designs on the surface of leather using threads.

Which Indian state is known for its vibrant and colorful hand-woven carpets, often depicting intricate designs and patterns?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir is renowned for its hand-woven carpets, which often depict intricate designs and patterns.

The art of creating intricate and colorful designs on the surface of glass is known as:

  1. Glass Painting

  2. Warli Painting

  3. Pashmina

  4. Channapatna Toys


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glass Painting is a traditional Indian art form that involves the creation of intricate and colorful designs on the surface of glass using paints.

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