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Pashmina shawls, known for their fine wool, are traditionally handwoven in _____ region of India.

  1. Ladakh
  2. Kashmir
  3. Himachal Pradesh
  4. Uttarakhand

Answer: Kashmir

Pashmina shawls are made from the fine cashmere wool of the Changthangi goat found in Ladakh, but the traditional hand-weaving craft is centered in Kashmir. Pashmina received GI tag in 2008.

Topic Handicrafts - Pashmina
Exam Relevance SSC, Banking, UPSC
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