Consider the following towns of India:

  1. Bhadrachalam
  2. Chanderi
  3. Kancheepuram
  4. Kamal

Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2014 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1, 3 and 4


Answer: (b)

Explanation:

  • Chanderi is a town located in the Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • The primary occupation of the people in Chanderi is handicraft, and their famous Chanderi sarees have gained recognition worldwide.
  • Additionally, the town is renowned for its ancient Jain temples.
  • In contrast, Kancheepuram, a town in Tamil Nadu, is celebrated for its silk sarees, making option 2 correct.
  • Moreover, Kancheepuram is home to 108 holy temples dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, with 15 located within the town’s boundaries.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

 

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