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  • Question
  • Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?


  • Options
  • A. Lucknow
  • B. Hyderabad
  • C. Jaipur
  • D. Mysore

  • Correct Answer
  • Lucknow 

    Explanation
    Lucknow, in Uttar Pradesh (India), is the centre of chikankari , a skill of more than 200 years old. It literally means 'embroidery'. It was originally done with a white thread on a white cloth, hence the name 'white embroidery'. Now, it is done on a variety of fabrics and in a spectrum of colours.

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