RAS question
Sanganer in Jaipur is famous for:
Correct answer: (B) Hand block printing and handmade paper.
Sanganer in Jaipur is famous for hand block printing and handmade paper.
Explanation
Sanganer is the right choice because the town is known for handmade paper and textile block printing. In exam terms, the pairing matters: Sanganer is linked to hand block printing on cotton, known as Sanganeri print, and to handmade paper associated with the Kagzi tradition. Rajasthan Tourism also places Sanganer close to Jaipur and describes it as famed for handmade paper, textile block printing and Jain temples, which supports the cultural-location association tested here. Lac bangles, sword making and leather work may be associated with Rajasthan more broadly, but they are not the specific Sanganer markers.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Lac bangles point to Jaipur more broadly, while Sanganer is specifically known for block printing and handmade paper.
- (C) Sword making is not a Sanganer-specific craft; Sanganer is known for handmade paper and textile block printing instead.
- (D) Leather work is not a Sanganer-specific craft; Rajasthan Tourism instead names handmade paper and textile block printing for Sanganer.
Concept
RAS art-and-culture preparation requires mapping craft traditions to their local centres. Place-craft associations connect heritage, tourism and the regional economy in a compact exam pattern.