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Indian Handicrafts and Textiles in Museums and Exhibitions

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Which museum in India is dedicated to the preservation and display of Indian handicrafts and textiles?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad

  3. Crafts Museum, New Delhi

  4. Victoria and Albert Museum, London


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Calico Museum of Textiles in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is a renowned institution dedicated to the preservation and display of Indian textiles and handicrafts.

Which of the following is a famous Indian textile known for its intricate embroidery and mirror work?

  1. Phulkari

  2. Chikankari

  3. Bandhani

  4. Kantha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chikankari is a traditional Indian embroidery technique that originated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is characterized by intricate floral motifs and the use of mirrors.

The Pashmina shawl, known for its luxurious texture and warmth, is made from the wool of which animal?

  1. Yak

  2. Camel

  3. Goat

  4. Sheep


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pashmina shawls are made from the fine wool of the Changthangi goat, found in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas.

Which Indian state is famous for its vibrant and colorful Bandhani textiles?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bandhani, also known as Bandhej, is a traditional tie-dye technique that originated in Gujarat and is renowned for its intricate patterns and vibrant colors.

The intricate and delicate art of Bidriware involves the use of which metal?

  1. Silver

  2. Copper

  3. Brass

  4. Zinc


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bidriware is a metal handicraft technique that originated in Bidar, Karnataka. It involves the inlay of silver or gold on a blackened zinc alloy base.

Which Indian textile is known for its distinctive block-printed patterns?

  1. Kalamkari

  2. Bagh

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Dabu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bagh is a traditional Indian textile from Madhya Pradesh, known for its intricate block-printed patterns and vibrant colors.

The traditional Indian hand-woven fabric known for its soft texture and intricate designs is called:

  1. Khaddar

  2. Ikat

  3. Pashmina

  4. Tussar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ikat is a traditional Indian hand-woven fabric that involves a complex dyeing technique to create intricate patterns and designs.

Which Indian state is renowned for its exquisite and intricate zari embroidery?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh, particularly the city of Lucknow, is famous for its intricate and delicate zari embroidery, often used to embellish traditional Indian garments.

The traditional Indian art of hand-painting on fabric, using natural dyes and intricate motifs, is known as:

  1. Kalamkari

  2. Madhubani

  3. Warli

  4. Patachitra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalamkari is a traditional Indian art form that involves hand-painting intricate motifs and designs on fabric using natural dyes.

Which Indian textile is known for its distinctive tie-dye technique, creating intricate patterns and designs?

  1. Bandhani

  2. Leheriya

  3. Patola

  4. Chanderi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bandhani, also known as Bandhej, is a traditional Indian tie-dye technique that involves intricate knotting and dyeing of fabric to create vibrant patterns and designs.

The traditional Indian hand-woven fabric known for its shimmering effect and intricate designs is called:

  1. Banarasi

  2. Kanjeevaram

  3. Pashmina

  4. Tussar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banarasi is a traditional Indian hand-woven fabric from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, known for its intricate designs, shimmering effect, and use of zari threads.

Which Indian state is famous for its vibrant and intricate Phulkari embroidery?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab is renowned for its vibrant and intricate Phulkari embroidery, which involves the use of colorful threads to create intricate patterns and designs on fabric.

The traditional Indian hand-woven fabric known for its soft texture and delicate weave is called:

  1. Tussar

  2. Mulmul

  3. Khaddar

  4. Pashmina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tussar is a traditional Indian hand-woven fabric made from the silk of wild silkworms, known for its soft texture, delicate weave, and natural golden color.

Which Indian textile is known for its distinctive mirror work and intricate embroidery, often used in traditional garments?

  1. Shisha

  2. Chikankari

  3. Bandhani

  4. Kantha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shisha is a traditional Indian textile known for its intricate mirror work and embroidery, often used in traditional garments like kurtas and lehengas.

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