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

What is the most common type of cape?

  1. Hooded Cape

  2. Poncho

  3. Ruana

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

A poncho is a rectangular or square piece of fabric with a hole in the center for the head. It is often made of wool or cotton and is worn over the shoulders.

Multiple choice

What is a ruana?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A ruana is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often fringed or tasseled.

Multiple choice

What is a capelet?

  1. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  2. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A capelet is a short, sleeveless cape that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of fur, wool, or leather.

Multiple choice

What is a hooded cape?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A hooded cape is a long cape that has a hood attached to it. It is typically made of wool or leather and is worn in cold weather.

Multiple choice

What is a military cape?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A military cape is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often fringed or tasseled.

Multiple choice

What is a Spanish cape?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A Spanish cape is a short, circular cape that is worn over the head. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often fringed or tasseled.

Multiple choice

What is a Mexican poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Mexican poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often fringed or tasseled.

Multiple choice

What is a Peruvian poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Peruvian poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or alpaca and is often brightly colored.

Multiple choice

What is a Bolivian poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Bolivian poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or alpaca and is often brightly colored.

Multiple choice

What is a Chilean poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Chilean poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or alpaca and is often brightly colored.

Multiple choice

What is a Guatemalan poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Guatemalan poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.

Multiple choice

What is a Salvadoran poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Salvadoran poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.

Multiple choice

What is a Honduran poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Honduran poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.

Multiple choice

What is a Nicaraguan poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Nicaraguan poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.

Multiple choice

What is a Costa Rican poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Costa Rican poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.