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History of Handloom Textiles in India

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Which of the following is the oldest known form of handloom weaving in India?

  1. Dhoti weaving

  2. Saree weaving

  3. Carpet weaving

  4. Pashmina weaving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhoti weaving is believed to have originated in the Indus Valley Civilization around 2500 BCE.

Which Indian state is known for its traditional Kanjeevaram sarees?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanjeevaram sarees are a type of silk saree that is traditionally woven in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu.

What is the name of the traditional handloom weaving technique used to create Banarasi sarees?

  1. Jamdani

  2. Chikankari

  3. Zari

  4. Brocade


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Banarasi sarees are known for their intricate brocade designs, which are created using a special weaving technique.

Which Indian state is famous for its Pochampally handloom sarees?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pochampally sarees are a type of handloom saree that is traditionally woven in the town of Pochampally in Telangana.

What is the name of the traditional handloom weaving technique used to create Paithani sarees?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Chikankari

  4. Zari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paithani sarees are known for their intricate ikat designs, which are created using a special dyeing and weaving technique.

Which Indian state is known for its traditional Phulkari embroidery?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phulkari embroidery is a type of traditional embroidery that is practiced in the state of Punjab.

What is the name of the traditional handloom weaving technique used to create Chanderi sarees?

  1. Jamdani

  2. Chikankari

  3. Zari

  4. Kota Doria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chanderi sarees are known for their sheer texture and intricate Kota Doria designs, which are created using a special weaving technique.

Which Indian state is famous for its traditional Maheshwari sarees?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maheshwari sarees are a type of handloom saree that is traditionally woven in the town of Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh.

What is the name of the traditional handloom weaving technique used to create Tangail sarees?

  1. Jamdani

  2. Chikankari

  3. Zari

  4. Ikat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tangail sarees are known for their intricate Jamdani designs, which are created using a special weaving technique.

Which Indian state is known for its traditional Baluchar sarees?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baluchar sarees are a type of handloom saree that is traditionally woven in the town of Baluchar in West Bengal.

What is the name of the traditional handloom weaving technique used to create Sambalpuri sarees?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Chikankari

  4. Zari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sambalpuri sarees are known for their intricate ikat designs, which are created using a special dyeing and weaving technique.

Which Indian state is famous for its traditional Bomkai sarees?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bomkai sarees are a type of handloom saree that is traditionally woven in the town of Bomkai in Odisha.

What is the name of the traditional handloom weaving technique used to create Venkatagiri sarees?

  1. Jamdani

  2. Chikankari

  3. Zari

  4. Kota Doria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Venkatagiri sarees are known for their sheer texture and intricate Kota Doria designs, which are created using a special weaving technique.

Which Indian state is known for its traditional Uppada sarees?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uppada sarees are a type of handloom saree that is traditionally woven in the town of Uppada in Andhra Pradesh.

What is the name of the traditional handloom weaving technique used to create Gadwal sarees?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Chikankari

  4. Zari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gadwal sarees are known for their intricate ikat designs, which are created using a special dyeing and weaving technique.

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