Consider the following pairs : Craft Heritage of1. Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu2. Sujni embroidery - Maharashtra3. Uppada Jamdani saris - Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?
✓ Correct answer: a) 1 only
ExplanationPair 1 is correctly matched: Puthukkuli shawls are a traditional craft of the Toda tribe in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu.The shawls are adorned with intricate Toda embroidery, locally called "Pugur," meaning flower.This craft has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status and is a significant cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu.Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Sujni embroidery originates from Bihar, not Maharashtra.It is a traditional form of embroidery from the Bhusura village in Bihar, often used to create quilts and other textile products.It has also received a GI tag.Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Uppada Jamdani saris are woven in Uppada, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka.These saris are known for their fine silk and intricate weaving patterns and have been granted a GI tag.98
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