Q. Consider the following towns of India:

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

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

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 3 and 4

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Notes:

  • Chanderi is a township in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh.
    • The main occupation of the people of Chanderi is handicraft.
    • Chanderi sarees are famous all over the world.
    • Chanderi is also famous for Ancient Jain Temples.
  • Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu famous for silk Sarees.
    • 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 15 are located in Kanchipuram.
  • Bhadrachalam in Telangana is well-known as a pilgrimage destination.
    • Bhadrachalam, located on the Godavari River, is a sacred pilgrimage site.
    • This town is well-known for its Lord Rama temple.
  • Karnal is famous for India’s tourist attractions due to its architectural prowess and cultural heritage.
    • Karnal is home to several world-class institutes for research and development including the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Directorate of Wheat Research (DWR), Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) and Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI).
    • Karnal has higher production of basmati, wheat, and other cereals, and the care for agriculture is more than in the other states in northern India.