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Dhaniakhali is famous for:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tant industry
  2. Paper industry
  3. Jute industry
  4. Leather industry

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tant industry

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Tant industry. Dhaniakhali, located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, is internationally famous for its Tant sarees (handloom cotton sarees). These lightweight and crisp cotton sarees, woven on traditional handlooms, are known for their fine texture and broad borders, often worn by Bengali women for daily wear and special occasions. Dhaniakhali Tant sarees have also received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which protects the identity of this traditional weaving craft. The Tant industry in Dhaniakhali is a major rural livelihood sector, involving thousands of weavers and artisans.