General Awareness

Clothing and Accessories

4,407 Questions

Identify different types of formal and casual clothing, sports apparel, protective gear, and traditional garments. This topic tests your general awareness of fashion terminology and appropriate dress codes. These questions occasionally appear in general knowledge and current affairs sections of state level exams.

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Clothing and Accessories Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a characteristic costume worn by Moroccan dancers?

  1. Caftan

  2. Jellaba

  3. Takchita

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Caftan, jellaba, and takchita are all characteristic costumes worn by Moroccan dancers.

Multiple choice

In the 18th century, what was a common type of formalwear for men?

  1. Tailcoat

  2. Tuxedo

  3. Suit

  4. Dinner jacket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tailcoat was a common type of formalwear for men in the 18th century. It was a long coat with tails that reached to the knees or below.

Multiple choice

What was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 19th century?

  1. Ball gown

  2. Evening gown

  3. Cocktail dress

  4. Tea gown
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The ball gown was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 19th century. It was a long, elaborate dress that was often worn to balls and other formal events.

Multiple choice

In the early 20th century, what was a common type of formalwear for men?

  1. Morning suit

  2. Tuxedo

  3. Suit

  4. Dinner jacket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The morning suit was a common type of formalwear for men in the early 20th century. It was a tailcoat with a matching waistcoat and trousers.

Multiple choice

What was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 1920s?

  1. Flapper dress

  2. Evening gown

  3. Cocktail dress

  4. Tea gown
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The flapper dress was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 1920s. It was a short, loose-fitting dress that was often decorated with beads, sequins, or feathers.

Multiple choice

In the 1930s, what was a common type of formalwear for men?

  1. Tuxedo

  2. Suit

  3. Dinner jacket

  4. Tailcoat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tuxedo was a common type of formalwear for men in the 1930s. It was a black dinner jacket with matching trousers and a bow tie.

Multiple choice

What was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 1940s?

  1. Evening gown

  2. Cocktail dress

  3. Tea gown

  4. Suit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The evening gown was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 1940s. It was a long, elegant dress that was often made of satin, velvet, or lace.

Multiple choice

In the 1950s, what was a common type of formalwear for men?

  1. Tuxedo

  2. Suit

  3. Dinner jacket

  4. Tailcoat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tuxedo was a common type of formalwear for men in the 1950s. It was a black dinner jacket with matching trousers and a bow tie.

Multiple choice

What was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 1960s?

  1. Cocktail dress

  2. Evening gown

  3. Tea gown

  4. Suit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The cocktail dress was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 1960s. It was a short, simple dress that was often made of silk, chiffon, or lace.

Multiple choice

In the 1970s, what was a common type of formalwear for men?

  1. Tuxedo

  2. Suit

  3. Dinner jacket

  4. Tailcoat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tuxedo was a common type of formalwear for men in the 1970s. It was a black dinner jacket with matching trousers and a bow tie.

Multiple choice

What was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 1980s?

  1. Evening gown

  2. Cocktail dress

  3. Tea gown

  4. Suit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The evening gown was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 1980s. It was a long, elegant dress that was often made of satin, velvet, or lace.

Multiple choice

In the 1990s, what was a common type of formalwear for men?

  1. Tuxedo

  2. Suit

  3. Dinner jacket

  4. Tailcoat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tuxedo was a common type of formalwear for men in the 1990s. It was a black dinner jacket with matching trousers and a bow tie.

Multiple choice

What was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 2000s?

  1. Cocktail dress

  2. Evening gown

  3. Tea gown

  4. Suit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The cocktail dress was the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 2000s. It was a short, simple dress that was often made of silk, chiffon, or lace.

Multiple choice

In the 2010s, what was a common type of formalwear for men?

  1. Tuxedo

  2. Suit

  3. Dinner jacket

  4. Tailcoat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tuxedo was a common type of formalwear for men in the 2010s. It was a black dinner jacket with matching trousers and a bow tie.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 2020s?

  1. Evening gown

  2. Cocktail dress

  3. Tea gown

  4. Suit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The cocktail dress is the most popular type of formalwear for women in the 2020s. It is a short, simple dress that is often made of silk, chiffon, or lace.