UPSC LAW Optional

2022-06-22 10:52:48 Explanation
The Correct Answer is Eri Silk

Key Points
• Silk contains fibroin which is a protein that is secreted by certain insect larva to make cocoons.

• Fibroin gives strength and makes silk fibers strong and hard to break. Another protein sericin presents around the fibroin and provides protection to it.

○ Eri silk- It is obtained from the caterpillar of Philosamia ricini that mostly feeds on leaves of the castor plants and mainly found in the northeast region of India, in some parts of China and Japan. Eri silk fibre is not reeled. The cocoon is open-ended and the moth emerges or the worm extracted.

○ Tussar silk- also called ‘Kosa silk’ which is obtained from several species of larvae of silkworm belongs to moth genus Antheraea. Its fibres are less durable than mulberry silk.

○ Mulberry silk- It is also known as ‘Natural silk’. It is the softer, shiny, luxurious fabric. It is obtained from Bombyx mori moth larvae that consume only Mulberry tree leaves and its cocoons are spun into raw silk fibres. Bombyx mori reared via a sericulture method. Due to its highest qualities and low price it is the best silk. Open / Comment

2022-06-22 10:52:45 Open / Comment

2022-06-22 09:54:14 Explanation
The Correct Answer is Toda

Key Points
• Toda is the most ancient of the indigenous tribes of India, and they reside in the Nilgiris.

• These people are also known for their finesse in garment and apparel embroidery.

• The women of this tribe mostly use black and red threads on the white background, giving it a rich effect on each item they produce.

• Traditionally, the Toda men of this Indian tribe grew their beards. The members of the Toda tribe are majorly dependent on their cattle for dairy products.

• However, some of them are also considered experts in silver-smith work. Legends say that Todas are the descendants of Alexander’s Macedonian army who swarmed India in 327 B.C. Open / Comment

2022-06-22 09:54:10 Open / Comment

2022-06-22 08:58:03 Explanation
The Correct Answer is Kalamkari

Key Points
• Kalamkari is an ancient style of hand painting done using natural dyes with tamarind pens on cotton or silk fabric.

• The word Kalamkari is derived from a Persian word where ‘Kalam’ means pen and ‘Kari’ means craftsmanship.

• The art consists of 23 difficult stages of dyeing, bleaching, hand painting, block printing, starching, cleaning, and much more.

• Kalamkari is a famous handicraft of Andhra Pradesh. Open / Comment

2022-06-22 08:58:00 Open / Comment

2022-06-21 13:26:07 Open / Comment

2022-06-21 11:00:52 Explanation
The Correct Answer is Amaravati style

Key Points
• The Amaravati style was patronized by the Satavahana rulers.

• The style also developed indigenously.

• The Amaravati-style sculptures were made using white marble.

• It was mainly influenced by Buddhism. Open / Comment

2022-06-21 11:00:50 Open / Comment

2022-06-21 09:56:35 Explanation
The Correct Answer is Yoga

Key Points
• Yoga philosophy is famous as the ‘Complementary philosophy’ of Samkhya philosophy.

• The author of this philosophy is Maharishi Patanjali.

• It clearly describes God, soul, and nature.

• The main goal of this philosophy is to show man the path by which he can attain the ultimate goal of life (moksha). Open / Comment