The centre of Bhili dolls is

Concept: Regional GK questions on traditional handicrafts test knowledge of the specific district officially documented as a craft's hub — recognised by bodies such as the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Government of India. Other places in the same state, even if culturally or geographically similar, are not credited with that craft unless officially documented.

Application: "Bhili dolls" (Adivasi/Bhili gudiya) are a traditional handicraft made by tribal artisans of Madhya Pradesh. The Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Government of India and the Press Information Bureau both document this craft as centred in Jhabua district, where Bhil and Bhilala artisans produce dolls depicting tribal life and customs.

Cross-check — the other districts:

• Ratlam — a Malwa-region district historically known as a major trading centre for opium, tobacco, and salt, and today recognised for its Ratlami Namkeen specialty; not documented as this craft's centre.

• Barwani — a Nimar-region district on the Narmada river with a large tribal population, but not the officially documented hub of this craft.

• Dhar — a Malwa-region district known for the historic Mandu (Mandav) fort complex and Bagh block-printed textiles, a distinct craft tradition.

Hence, the centre of Bhili dolls is Jhabua.