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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World’s most expensive saree was sold for what amount, according to Guinness World Records
A
Rs 10 lakh
B
Rs 50 lakh
C
Rs 40 lakh
D
Rs 25 lakh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -40 lakh. This worlds most expensive saree was produced using 7, 440 jacquard hooks used for interlacing design and 66, 700 cards used for punching design with the help of CAD software.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nita Ambani owns the most expensive saree in the world which has also set a record in the Guinness World Record. The saree was reported made by 35 women artisans who hand-embellished some rare gemstones like ruby, pukhraj, emerald, and pearls, among many others. The main attraction of this saree was indeed the blouse.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mulberry silk, is known to be the most expensive of them all. It’s pure white in colour, odourless and 100% natural.

Detailed explanation-4: -Muga silk is considered to be among the strongest natural fibres and has a distinct natural yellowish-golden tint. One of the most expensive varieties of silk produced in the world, Muga silk is used to make mekhela chador (traditional Assamese wear), sarees, kurtas, stoles, etc.

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