India's Handicraft Economy: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on handicrafts, carpets, brass, woodwork and folk art.

Question 1 of 5 What is Bhadohi known for?

Carpets Brass Glass Toys

It's India's carpet capital.

Question 2 of 5 What is Moradabad called?

Peetal Nagri (Brass City) Silk City Glass City Carpet City

It's a major export hub.

Question 3 of 5 What does Channapatna make?

Lacquered wooden toys Carpets Brass lamps Silk sarees

They have a GI tag.

Question 4 of 5 When did Madhubani shift to paper?

After the 1966-68 drought In 2010 In 1947 In 1990

A programme encouraged painting for sale.

Question 5 of 5 What did GoodWeave certify?

Child-labour-free carpets Organic food Brass quality GI tags

It was founded as Rugmark in 1994.

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