OPSC OAS 2021 PrelimsHistory, Art & CultureQuestion 7
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2021 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
The Patola weave was traditionally done in (choose the correct combination):
(i) Pochampalli and Kanchipuram
(ii) Surat and Patan
(iii) Patan and Ahmedabad
(iv) Dacca and Benares
(v) Benares and Paithan
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) (ii) and (iii)
- Patola is a double ikat woven sari traditionally produced in Gujarat. The most famous center is Patan, which is renowned for its Patan Patola (a GI-tagged product). Surat and Ahmedabad are also historically associated with Patola weaving in Gujarat.
The other places mentioned —
- Pochampalli (Telangana, known for Pochampally Ikat),
- Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu, known for silk saris),
- Dacca (Bangladesh, known for muslin),
- Benares (UP, known for Banarasi silk), and Paithan (Maharashtra, known for Paithani saris) — are famous for their own distinct weaving traditions, not Patola.
