Previous Year Question
As per the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme of Uttar Pradesh, Moonj products are associated with which of the following districts?
Amethi
Sultanpur
Sant Kabir Nagar
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
1 and 3
Only 3
2 and 3
1 and 2
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
1. Amethi — Correct. Under the Uttar Pradesh ODOP programme, Moonj Products are among the identified products of Amethi. Moonj is a natural grass-based handicraft. Local artisans dry and weave moonj grass to make a variety of functional and decorative products.
Moonj is used to make baskets, mats, trays, storage containers, handbags and household utility products. Its importance extends beyond handicrafts; it also provides livelihood opportunities to rural artisans, particularly women.
2. Sultanpur — Correct. Moonj Products are also an ODOP product of Sultanpur. Naturally available moonj grass is traditionally woven into durable and eco-friendly articles. In the current ODOP list, Sultanpur is associated with Moonj Products as well as Iron & Steel Fabrication.
A distinctive feature of Moonj craft is that its raw material is a locally available grass; therefore, it combines rural natural resources with traditional handicraft skills.
3. Sant Kabir Nagar — Incorrect. Sant Kabir Nagar is primarily associated under ODOP with Brass Utensils/Brassware Craft, not Moonj Products.
Another useful targeted fact is that Moonj craft is not identified only with Amethi and Sultanpur. Prayagraj is also listed under ODOP for Moonj Products. An earlier official ODOP document specifically associated Prayagraj/Allahabad, Amethi and Sultanpur with Moonj handicrafts.