Question

The Institutes of Handloom Technology were established in the year ...........

• A. 1952
• B. 1955
• C. 1956
• D. 1960

Hint:

IHTs = Varanasi + Salem, year = 1956.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Context.
The Government of India established Institutes of Handloom Technology to train manpower and promote research in handloom weaving.
Step 2: Year of establishment.
The first of these institutes were set up in 1956 at Varanasi and Salem.
Later, more institutes were added in Guwahati, Bargarh, and Kannur.
Step 3: Option analysis.
- (A) 1952: Too early, before the planned expansion of handloom education.
- (B) 1955: Incorrect, no institutes yet.
- (C) 1956: Correct, the first IHTs started this year.
- (D) 1960: Too late.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, Institutes of Handloom Technology were established in 1956.