Miscellaneous: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Art and Culture)
This page lists 1 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) question on Miscellaneous (Art and Culture). Choose an option to see the correct answer and the full explanation on the same page.
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UPSC 2018Art and Culture · Miscellaneous
Q1. 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?
Explanation
Pair 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.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2018
(a) 1 only
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Miscellaneous?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Miscellaneous (Art and Culture), asked between 1995 to 2018. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Miscellaneous?
Questions on Miscellaneous (Art and Culture) are available for 2 years, from 1995 to 2018. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
