Crafts in the Past

Which of the following is/are among function(s) of crafts?
1. Aesthetic beauty
2. Problem solving
3. Job opportunities
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Which of the following is/are among important factor(s) in a relationship between crafts and craftsmen?
1. The needs of clients
2. Nature of problems to be solved
3. The skill of craftsmen
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Sometimes art of craft making can solve daily life challenges. In this context, \’living bridges\’ are found in which of the following state?

Consider the following statements:
1. In India, handicrafts form an alternative source of earning an income, providing
the backbone of the economy for many communities.
2. Craft production can be organised in those months when agricultural activity is
low thus providing additional income to the family.
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Consider the following Assertion and Reason based statements:
Assertion (A): In recent time, there has been the continuation and the alteration of the character and the production of the same craft.
Reason (R): In recent years there has also been a tremendous increase in the number of people turning once again to their traditional craft as their sole means of income.
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Consider the following statements:
1. Five thousand years ago specialised crafts – communities answered social needs
and requirements with ingenulty and practical solutions.
2. The Sangam classics written between 100 BCE-600 CE refer to the weaving of silk
and cotton cloth.
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From ancient times to modern times, the manufacture of textiles was concentrated in :

Shrenis were mainly concerned with the:
1. Control quality production
2. Wages and prices
3. Maintain sound business ethic
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Consider the following statements:
1. The shrenis were essentially restricted to a locality.
2. Each guild had its own chief, assisted by others.
The correct statement(s) is/are:

In the discussion of shrenis, a term \’Nishaka\’ is used often. What does this term refer to?