RAS question
Sanganer and Bagru near Jaipur are famous for:
Correct answer: (C) Block printing of textiles.
Sanganer and Bagru near Jaipur are famous for traditional hand block printing of textiles.
Explanation
Sanganer and Bagru point to Rajasthan's textile-craft geography, not to metal, clay or stone work. Both places are internationally known for traditional hand block printing on textiles, practised for centuries. Rajasthan Tourism's Textile section lists printed fabrics among the state's specialised textiles and names Block prints, Sangneri and Bagru among its full-fledged fabric artworks. Bagru is known for geometric patterns, earthy colours, natural dyeing and block printing techniques. The fame of these Jaipur-area centres is tied to printed textiles, especially traditional hand block printing.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Sword making is a metal craft, while Sanganer and Bagru belong to Rajasthan's textile-printing tradition.
- (B) Pottery belongs to clay craft, whereas Bagru and Sangneri are associated with specialised textiles and block prints.
- (D) Marble carving is a stone craft associated with Makrana, not with the textile centres of Sanganer and Bagru.
Concept
Rajasthan's traditional industries and handicraft clusters form a recurring RAS Economy theme because places are often matched with their signature crafts. Sanganer and Bagru are classic examples of geography-linked textile production.