Banarasi silk saris, known for their gold and silver brocade, are woven in which state?

BiharCorrect answerYour answerWest BengalCorrect answerYour answerUttar PradeshCorrect answerYour answerTamil NaduCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Banarasi saris are woven in and around Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.
The name is a registered geographical indication, so only saris woven in the defined area may be sold as Banarasi.

Worth noting

Kanchipuram silk is the famous Tamil Nadu weave, which is why that state is the tempting option.

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