Multiple choice general knowledge

The name of a type of cotton textile was derived from the former name of the coastal city of Kozhikode. What is the name of the textile?

  1. Nankeen

  2. Muslin

  3. Calico

  4. Cashmere
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Calico cotton textile gets its name from Calicut, the former name of Kozhikode in Kerala. This port city was a major center for spice and textile trade in the 15th-16th centuries, and the cotton fabric produced there became known as 'calico' worldwide. European traders, particularly the British, imported this printed cotton fabric from Calicut, leading to the fabric being named after the city. The other options are different textiles with different origins.

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