[Solved] Traditional Indian Dresses and States | Cultural Map

Given below is a traditional list dresses of women along with States. Which one of them is not correctly matched?

[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Traditional attire in India is heavily influenced by geography, climate, and local materials, serving as a distinct marker of regional identity.

Ethnographic studies confirm Boku (Sikkim), Mekhala (Assam), and Pheran (Kashmir) are correctly paired. Mundu is the hallmark dress of Kerala.

Logic 1: Mundu is a garment worn around the waist in Kerala, often made of white cotton with a golden border (Kasavu).

Logic 2: Boku is a traditional wraparound dress worn by Bhutia women in Sikkim.

Logic 3: Mekhala Chador is the traditional two-piece silk saree of Assam.

Logic 4: Pheran is the long, loose woollen cloak worn in Kashmir for protection against the cold.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"Why is the Pheran unique to Kashmiri culture?"

It is designed to accommodate a 'Kangri' (portable fire pot) underneath, providing warmth during the harsh Himalayan winters.

"Regional dress patterns often follow linguistic and climatic boundaries more closely than administrative state borders."

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