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Q1medium

Which of the following pairs of Traditional Craft and its associated State is NOT correctly matched?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the PM Vishwakarma Scheme: 1. It aims to provide holistic support to traditional artisans and craftspeople. 2. It offers collateral-free enterprise development loans up to ₹3 lakh. 3. It covers 18 traditional trades in its initial phase. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3easy

The 'Lost-Wax Casting' technique is famously associated with which of the following traditional crafts in India?

Q4medium

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Geographical Indication (GI) tag for traditional crafts?

Q5easy

Consider the following statements about the 'Shrenis' in ancient India: 1. They were guilds of artisans and merchants. 2. They regulated production, quality, and prices of goods. 3. They often acted as banks and provided social security to their members. Which of the statements given above are correct?