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UPSC 2014: 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?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1, 2 and 3
(d)1, 3 and 4
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Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its Chanderi sarees, known for their sheer texture and lightweight fabric made from silk and cotton. Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu is renowned for its Kanchipuram silk sarees, which are among the most prized traditional sarees in India, characterized by their heavy silk and rich gold zari work. Bhadrachalam in Telangana is famous as a temple town (Lord Rama temple) but not for sarees. Karnal in Haryana is known for agriculture and dairy, not for traditional fabric. Hence, option (b) — 2 and 3 only — is correct.
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