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Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill...

Culture and Diversity | M.C.Q. | Part - 3

Multiple Choice Questions 1. Communalism means a. Fight between two communities b. Violence c. Protect interests of own community d. Attacking foreign communities Ans. c. Protect interests of own community 2. Separatist movements were based on a. Hatred towards rulers b. Religion or language c. Opportunism d. To divide nation Ans. b. Religion or language For Part-1 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-1 For Part-2 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-2 For Part-4 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >> Text-4 For Part-5 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-5 3. Britishers used 'Divide and Rule' strategy using a. Power b. Laws c. Personalities d. Religion And. d. Religion 4. Communal riots happened more between a. Christian and Muslims b. Muslims and Dalits c. Hindus and Christians d. Hindus and Muslims Ans. d. Hindu...

Culture and Diversity | M.C.Q. | Part - 2

Multiple Choice Question 1. Traditionally joint family system was followed to provide a. Security to all b. Freedom to all c. Restrictions to all d. Political strength Ans. (a) Security to all For Part-1 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >> Text-1 For Part - 3 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >> Text-3 For Part-4 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-4 For Part-5 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-5 2. Joint family normally means a. Husband-wife b. Parents and children c. 2-4 generations together d. None of these Ans. (c) 2-4 generations together 3. Nuclear family normally means a. Large family b. Very-large family c. Small family d. None of them Ans. (c) Small family 4. A single unit family now-a-days consists of a. Father and son b. Parents and two children c. Mother and daughter d. Parents only Ans. (b) Parents and two children ...

Culture and Diversity | M.C.Q. | Part - 1

Multiple Choice Questions 1. Geographical diversity is concerned to a. land and  building b. Rich and poor c. Politics d. Race and culture Ans. d. Race and culture For Part-2 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-2 For Part-3 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >> Text-3 For Part-4 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-4 For Part-5 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-5 2. South Indian language are referred to as a. Aryan b. Mauryan c. Dravidian d. Foreign Ans. c. Dravidian 3. North-eastern states are formed mainly on the basis of a. Tribes  b. Language c. Wealth d. None of them Ans. Tribes 4. Which one of these is not a festival a. Deepavali b. Moharrum c. Bakri-eid d. Dussera Ans. Dussera 5. Wheat is not used for making a. Roti b. Kulcha c. Naan d. Dosa Ans. d. Dosa 6. Islam and Christianity entered India due to a....