Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Match List-I with List-II

List-I Saree Name

List-II States

(A) Kalamkari

(I) West Bengal

(B) Chanderi

(II) Maharashtra

(C) Baluchari

(III) Madhya Pradesh

(D) Paithani

(IV) Andhra Pradesh

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

List-I Saree Name

List-II States

(A) Kalamkari

(IV) Andhra Pradesh

(B) Chanderi

(III) Madhya Pradesh

(C) Baluchari

(I) West Bengal

(D) Paithani

(II) Maharashtra

(A) Kalamkari - (IV) Andhra Pradesh Kalamkari is an ancient style of hand-painting or block-printing on cotton textile. It involves 23 steps, using only natural dyes. The two main styles are Srikalahasti (freehand drawing) and Machilipatnam (block printing).

(B) Chanderi - (III) Madhya Pradesh Named after the town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, these sarees are known for their lightweight feel and luxurious "sheer" texture. They are typically made from a blend of silk and cotton with beautiful zari work.

(C) Baluchari - (I) West Bengal Produced in the Bishnupur region of West Bengal, Baluchari sarees are famous for their intricate borders and pallus that depict scenes from Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

(D) Paithani - (II) Maharashtra Considered the "Queen of Silks" in Maharashtra, Paithani sarees are characterized by borders of an oblique square design and a pallu with a peacock motif. They are handwoven from very fine silk and gold.