Q. With reference to the Mojari craft, consider the following statements:
1.It is a traditional handcrafted leather footwear craft primarily associated with Odisha.
2.Mojari are crafted by members of a caste called Jinagar, who were traditionally saddle makers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: Mojari is a traditional Indian handcrafted footwear craft closely associated with Rajasthan, particularly Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner. The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving the traditional footwear official recognition and a boost in global branding.
Statement 2 is correct: Jodhpuri Mojari are crafted by members of a caste called Jinagar, who according to researchers, were traditionally saddle makers.
Source: IE
