art_culture medium MCQ

Which natural dye from the Indian subcontinent, derived from the indigo plant, was historically a major export commodity?

  1. Indigo
  2. Madder
  3. Turmeric
  4. Saffron

Answer: Indigo

Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) has been cultivated in India for over 4,000 years for blue dye. Historically exported to Rome, Southeast Asia, and Europe, it was a key commodity in pre-colonial and colonial trade networks.

Topic Eco-Culture - Traditional Textiles
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway, Banking
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