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
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A piece of cloth
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An ornament
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A silk garment
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A thing to wear
D
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Explanation
Kimono literally means thing to wear in Japanese combining ki meaning to wear and mono meaning thing. This traditional garment was everyday wear for all Japanese people until Western clothing became common after the Meiji Restoration.
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jacket
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cloth
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shirt
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trousers
B
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Jacket, shirt, and trousers are specific types of finished garments. Cloth is the raw material or a general term for fabric used to make these garments, making it the odd one out in this category of specific apparel items.
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Kimchi
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Soju
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Hanbok
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Bokhan
C
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Explanation
Hanbok is the traditional Korean attire worn during festivals, celebrations, and special ceremonies. It consists of a jeogori (jacket) and chima (skirt) for women, and jeogori and baji (pants) for men. Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish, Soju is a Korean alcoholic beverage, and Bokhan is not a real term.
A
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The French word cravate translates to tie in English. This refers to the neckwear accessory worn with formal or business attire. The other options are different clothing items but not the correct translation.
A
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Chaussures is the French word for shoes (footwear). This is a plural noun as shoes typically come in pairs. The word appears in French shoe stores as 'Chaussures' on signs. Socks is 'chaussettes', Tie is 'cravate', and Lace is 'lacets' in French.
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Scarf worn by Filipino men during festivals
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Lightweight, long sleeved shirt without a tie
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Headgear worn by men and women during the winter season
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Shoes made from rubber, worn during a trek
B
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Explanation
The Barong Tagalog is the traditional formal shirt for Filipino men - lightweight, long-sleeved, worn untucked, typically embroidered. It is the national costume of the Philippines, not a scarf, headgear, or footwear.
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All Day I Dream About Shoes
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All Dose I Dream About Shoes
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All Day I Dream About Sport
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All Day I Dream About Sports
D
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Explanation
ADIDAS is popularly known by the backronym 'All Day I Dream About Sports,' though the company name actually comes from its founder Adolf 'Adi' Dassler (Adi-Das). The backronym has become widely accepted in popular culture. Option A uses 'Shoes' and options B and C use 'Sport' (singular) instead of 'Sports' (plural).
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Adidas
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Nike
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Puma
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HusPuppies
B
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Explanation
This question asks to identify the brand behind the slogan 'Just do it.' This is Nike's (Option B) famous and iconic slogan created in 1988. Adidas, Puma, and HusPuppies are incorrect distractors. The question is straightforward and the answer is correct.
C
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The expression "wearing your heart on your sleeve" means openly displaying your emotions and feelings. This idiom dates back to medieval times when knights would wear their ladies' tokens on their sleeves as public displays of devotion. The phrase specifically refers to emotional openness and transparency.
A
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'I am what I am' is Reebok's empowering slogan celebrating individuality and authenticity. Nike uses 'Just Do It', Adidas uses 'Impossible is Nothing', and Puma has had various slogans but not this one. The claimed answer is correct.
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Kangaroo Suit
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Night Suit
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Monkey Suit
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Evening Suit
C
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Explanation
'Monkey Suit' is indeed American slang for formal male evening wear, referring to a tuxedo or formal suit. The term originated from the idea that men dressed up in formal attire look like dressed-up monkeys. Other options are not real slang terms for this type of clothing.
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To adapt to foreign culture
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Can be used as handfan during power failure
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To wipe our mouth after meals
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Only god can judge ...
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phoenix
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L 337 crew
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Arctic avengers
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Gurilla
B
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Explanation
In Counter-Strike terrorist faction aesthetics, the L337 Crew (Leet Crew) is characterized by distinctive goggles as part of their tactical aesthetic. The other factions (Phoenix Connection, Arctic Avengers, Guerrilla Warfare) have different visual themes without the prominent goggle feature.
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A special pair of gold covered boots.
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A spacesuit
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They don’t need protection because space has the same condition as Earth.
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A hydro-plastic jump-suit.
B
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Explanation
A spacesuit (also called EMU - Extravehicular Mobility Unit) is a complete life support system that protects astronauts from vacuum, radiation, extreme temperatures, and micrometeoroids. Option A describes only boots. Option C is false - space conditions are lethal without protection. Option D is not real terminology.