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Question 01
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Kalamkari painting refers to:
(a) A hand-painted cotton textile in South India
(b) A handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India
(c) A block-painted woollen cloth in the Western Himalayan region
(d) A hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India
[UPSC Prelims 2015]
Question 02
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Consider the following pairs of fabric techniques and their states:
1. Ikat — Kerala
2. Laharia — Jaipur and Jodhpur
3. Batik Art — Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal
4. Bandhani — Rajasthan and Gujarat
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Question 03
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Consider the following pairs of traditional sarees and their states:
1. Pochampalli — Gujarat
2. Paithani — Maharashtra
3. Chanderi — Madhya Pradesh
4. Nauvari — Maharashtra
5. Kasavu — Kerala
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Question 04
medium
Blue Pottery of Jaipur is unique because it is made of which material instead of clay?
Question 05
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Consider the following statements about embroidery traditions:
1. Phulkari embroidery involves stitching on the reverse of the cloth.
2. Kasuti embroidery is from Karnataka and involves no knots so both sides look alike.
3. Kashidakari from J&K is characterised by human and animal figures.
4. Chikankari from Lucknow uses white thread to make flower patterns.
Which of the above are correct?
Question 06
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Dokra casting, used for ornaments made of brass, is primarily associated with which states?
Question 07
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The floor art known as 'Kolam' in Tamil Nadu is also known by different names in other states. Which of the following matchings is INCORRECT?
Question 08
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Consider the following pairs of metal craft techniques and their descriptions:
1. Tarkashi — Fine copper/brass wires in chiseled grooves on metallic base (Rajasthan)
2. Koftagiri — Inlaying a light metal on a dark side (Damascening)
3. Bidri work — Silver inlay on dark backgrounds (Karnataka)
4. Pembarthi craft — Sheet metal art to adorn chariots and temples (Tamil Nadu)
Which pairs are correctly matched?
Question 09
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Manoti Art, which involves decorating articles with camel skin, is practised in which city?
Question 10
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Consider the following statements about Roulette Pottery:
1. Roulette pottery is found in South India.
2. Most evidence for Roulette pottery has been found at Arikamedu near Puducherry.
3. It is dated to around 200–100 BCE.
4. It is also known as Northern Black Polished Ware.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 11
medium
Chamba Rumals are handkerchiefs embroidered with themes of Krishna's tales. They belong to which state and show the influence of which painting tradition?
Question 12
medium
Which of the following statements about Kasuti embroidery is/are correct?
1. Kasuti belongs to Karnataka.
2. The embroidery is done with a single thread and patterns are stitched without knots.
3. Both sides of the cloth look alike due to the no-knot technique.
4. It possibly belongs to the Chalukyan era.
Select the answer:
Question 13
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Consider the following pairs of floor designs and their states:
1. Mandana — Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
2. Aripana — West Bengal and Assam
3. Jhonti — Odisha
4. Chowkpurna — Gujarat
Which pairs are correctly matched?