Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I	List - II
A. Chanderi sari	I. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kanjeevaram sari	II. Tamil Nadu
C. Baluchari sari	III. Madhya Pradesh
D. Pochampalli sari	IV. West Bengal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. \( \text{A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV} \)
• B. \( \text{A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I} \)
• C. \( \text{A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I} \)
• D. \( \text{A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV} \)

Hint:

Kanjeevaram saris are usually woven in three parts (body, border, and pallu) and then joined together in a technique called "Pitni."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: This question tests your knowledge of the Geographic Indication (GI) tags and historical weaving centers of India's most famous saris.

Step 1: Locate the weaving centers by state.

• Chanderi (A): Woven in Madhya Pradesh, known for its lightweight, sheer texture and delicate gold borders.
• Kanjeevaram (B): The "Queen of Saris" from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, famous for its heavy silk and temple-patterned borders.
• Baluchari (C): Originally from Murshidabad and now Bishnupur in West Bengal, known for borders depicting mythological scenes.
• Pochampalli (D): Located in Telangana (historically Andhra Pradesh), famous for its distinct geometric Ikat patterns.