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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2018
Religions & Philosophy
Question No. 97Interactive Test Mode
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Q97. Consider the following pairs : | Craft | Heritage of | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Puthukkuli shawls | Tamil Nadu | | 2. Sujni embroidery | Maharashtra | | 3. Uppada Jamdani saris | Karnataka | Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following pairs :

CraftHeritage of
1. Puthukkuli shawlsTamil Nadu
2. Sujni embroideryMaharashtra
3. Uppada Jamdani sarisKarnataka

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

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Pair 1 is correctly matched: Puthukkuli shawls (Toda embroidery, locally termed 'Pugur') are crafted by the pastoral Toda community of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and hold a GI tag.

Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Sujni (or Sujini) embroidery is a traditional textile craft of rural Bihar (especially Muzaffarpur and Bhusura regions) used for quilting.

Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Uppada Jamdani saris are woven in the village of Uppada in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, known for their fine cotton and gold zari work, holding a GI tag.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Uppada is a well-known coastal handloom cluster in Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka. Eliminating pair 3 rules out options (c) and (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q97)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Religions & Philosophy
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q97

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 97 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Art and Culture (Religions & Philosophy) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Art and Culture" and micro-topic "Religions & Philosophy". You can explore all repeated questions from Religions & Philosophy in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Religions & Philosophy UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Uppada is a wellknown coastal handloom cluster in Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka. Eliminating pair 3 rules out options (c) and (d).

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