Consider the following statements:1. Srinagar was the first city in In...
1. Srinagar was the first city in India to be recognized as a World Crafts City by the World Craft Council (WCC): This statement is incorrect. Srinagar is the fourth city in India to be recognized as a World Crafts City by the WCC. The first three cities were Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore.
2. The WCC-International was established in 1964 with Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay as one of its founding members: This statement is correct. The World Crafts Council (WCC) was indeed established in 1964, and Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was one of its founding members.
3. The Craft Council of India was founded in 1964 to safeguard and promote India’s rich craft heritage: This statement is correct. Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay founded the Craft Council of India in 1964 to promote and preserve India's diverse craft traditions.
Thus, the correct statements are 2 and 3 only. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: 2 and 3 Only.
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Consider the following statements:1. Srinagar was the first city in In...
Understanding the Statements
To determine the correctness of the statements, let’s analyze each one:
Statement 1: Srinagar as a World Crafts City
- Srinagar was indeed recognized as the first city in India to be designated as a World Crafts City by the World Crafts Council (WCC). This recognition highlights the city's rich heritage in crafts, especially in textiles and woodwork.
Statement 2: Establishment of WCC-International
- The WCC-International was established in 1964, and Smt. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, a prominent figure in Indian crafts and a social reformer, was one of the founding members. This statement is correct as it reflects the historical initiatives taken to promote crafts globally.
Statement 3: Craft Council of India
- The Craft Council of India was founded in 1964 with the intent to safeguard and promote India’s rich craft heritage. This statement is also accurate, as the council plays a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of traditional crafts across the country.
Conclusion
Given the accuracy of Statements 2 and 3, the correct answer is:
c) 2 and 3 Only
This indicates that while Statement 1 is true, it does not align with the answer choice, as option 'C' only includes Statements 2 and 3 as correct. Therefore, the correct response to the question is indeed 'C'.