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Types of Handicrafts and Textiles in India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the various types of handicrafts and textiles found in India, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and diverse craftsmanship of the country.
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Which of these is a famous type of hand-painted pottery from Rajasthan, known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors?

  1. Blue Pottery

  2. Kalamkari

  3. Madhubani Painting

  4. Warli Painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blue Pottery is a traditional craft from Jaipur, Rajasthan, characterized by its cobalt blue hue and intricate designs.

Which Indian state is renowned for its intricate and colorful hand-block printed textiles, often featuring floral and geometric motifs?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat is famous for its hand-block printed textiles, particularly the intricate designs and vibrant colors of Ajrakh and Bandhani.

What is the name of the traditional weaving technique from Odisha, known for its vibrant and intricate designs, often featuring motifs inspired by nature?

  1. Sambalpuri

  2. Patola

  3. Chanderi

  4. Banarasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sambalpuri is a traditional weaving technique from Odisha, characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate designs inspired by nature.

Which of these is a type of hand-woven silk fabric from Varanasi, known for its intricate designs and luxurious feel?

  1. Banarasi

  2. Pashmina

  3. Kanjeevaram

  4. Tussar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banarasi is a type of hand-woven silk fabric from Varanasi, renowned for its intricate designs and luxurious feel.

What is the name of the traditional hand-woven cotton fabric from West Bengal, known for its delicate and airy texture?

  1. Tussar

  2. Kantha

  3. Chanderi

  4. Dhakai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhakai is a traditional hand-woven cotton fabric from West Bengal, known for its delicate and airy texture.

Which Indian state is famous for its intricate and colorful hand-embroidered textiles, often featuring motifs inspired by nature and mythology?

  1. Kashmir

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kashmir is famous for its intricate and colorful hand-embroidered textiles, particularly the Kashmiri shawls and carpets.

What is the name of the traditional hand-woven silk fabric from Tamil Nadu, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs?

  1. Kanjeevaram

  2. Pashmina

  3. Banarasi

  4. Tussar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanjeevaram is a traditional hand-woven silk fabric from Tamil Nadu, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Which of these is a type of hand-woven woolen fabric from Himachal Pradesh, known for its warmth and durability?

  1. Pashmina

  2. Kantha

  3. Chanderi

  4. Tussar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pashmina is a type of hand-woven woolen fabric from Himachal Pradesh, known for its warmth and durability.

What is the name of the traditional hand-woven cotton fabric from Madhya Pradesh, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs?

  1. Chanderi

  2. Kantha

  3. Banarasi

  4. Tussar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chanderi is a traditional hand-woven cotton fabric from Madhya Pradesh, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Which Indian state is famous for its intricate and colorful hand-painted textiles, often featuring motifs inspired by nature and mythology?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is famous for its intricate and colorful hand-painted textiles, particularly the Bagru and Sanganeri prints.

What is the name of the traditional hand-woven silk fabric from Karnataka, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs?

  1. Mysore Silk

  2. Kantha

  3. Banarasi

  4. Tussar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore Silk is a traditional hand-woven silk fabric from Karnataka, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Which of these is a type of hand-woven silk fabric from Assam, known for its unique texture and intricate designs?

  1. Muga Silk

  2. Kantha

  3. Chanderi

  4. Tussar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muga Silk is a type of hand-woven silk fabric from Assam, known for its unique texture and intricate designs.

What is the name of the traditional hand-woven cotton fabric from Andhra Pradesh, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs?

  1. Pochampally

  2. Kantha

  3. Banarasi

  4. Tussar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pochampally is a traditional hand-woven cotton fabric from Andhra Pradesh, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Which Indian state is famous for its intricate and colorful hand-embroidered textiles, often featuring motifs inspired by nature and mythology?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. West Bengal

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh is famous for its intricate and colorful hand-embroidered textiles, particularly the Chikankari and Zardozi embroidery.

What is the name of the traditional hand-woven silk fabric from Bihar, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs?

  1. Tussar

  2. Kantha

  3. Banarasi

  4. Bhagalpuri Silk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhagalpuri Silk is a traditional hand-woven silk fabric from Bihar, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

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