SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q52

______ is one of the important crafts of Uttar Pradesh which entails delicate traditional hand
embroidery on fabrics like chiffon, muslin, organza, organdie and silk.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Chikankari

  • Chikankari is one of the important crafts of Uttar Pradesh which entails delicate traditional hand embroidery on fabrics like chiffon, muslin, organza, organdie, and, silk.
  • Chikankari of Lucknow is a traditional style of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
  • In this art form, the French naut open work and Herringbone stitch techniques are used.
  • The most popular origin story credits Noor Jahan, Mughal empress, and wife of Jahangir, with introducing Chikankari to India.