INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

COASTAL PLAINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Conjeevaram silk sarees are a speciality of ____
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Anadhra Pradesh
D
Goa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kanchipuram (alsospelled as Conjeevaram, Kanjeevarum, Kanjiwaram, Kanjivaram ) is traditionally woven silk from the village called Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, South India. For centuries now, these sarees have conquered the world of South Indian sarees.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kanchipuram silk sari is a type of silk sari made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. These saris are worn as bridal and special occasion saris by most women in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Kanchipuram silk sari is a type of silk sari made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. These saris are worn as bridal & special occasion saris by most women in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India in 2005–2006.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kanchipuram is located very close to Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. From the past Kanchipuram Silk sarees stand out from others due to its intricate weaving patterns and the quality of the silk itself. Kanchipuram silk sarees are large and heavy owing to the zari work on the saree.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kancheepuram is one of the prime centres producing pure silk handlooms in the country. In fact, Kancheepuram is synonymous with silk sarees. A name popular worldwide, the Kancheepuram silk sarees find a place in every woman’s wardrobe and are woven out of pure mulberry silk thread.

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