General Awareness

Clothing and Accessories

4,027 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 geography the polar regions polar regions natural regions of the world diversified world

The hooded jacket worn by Eskimos is called _____.

  1. Mukluks

  2. Parkas

  3. Igloo

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

Parka is a type of heavy hooded jacket that is often lined with fur for protecting the face from freezing temperatures and wind. This hooded jacket was worn by Eskimos. They are made from caribou or seal. It is worn by the people to protect them from wind chill and wet while hunting and kayaking. Some Parkas have to be regularly coated with fish oil to keep their water resistance. Parka is also known as Anorak.

Multiple choice geography the polar regions polar regions natural regions of the world diversified world

The boots of Eskimos are called _____.

  1. Parkas

  2. Igloo

  3. Mukluks

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mukluks are type of soft boots made to be worn in cold weather. These boots are worn by Eskimos. Traditional mukluks were very light and allowed hunters to move quietly. Mukluks are lined with the fur of Arctic animals, such as rabbits, foxes and raccoons to make them warmer. Mukluks allow air to circulate around the foot. This is more important in Arctic. Mukluks also keep water and snow out.

Multiple choice evs life is precious road safety and pollution personal health care disaster

To avoid electric shock people should wear .......... footwear while working with electric circuits. 

  1. Leather

  2. Rubber

  3. Plastic

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Electricity is a produced by the continuous flow of charge. It requires medium to flow from one body to another. The substance through which it can pass are known as conductors and the substance through which it cannot pass are known as insulators. Water is good conductor while rubber is a bad conductor of electricity.

In order to avoid the electric shock, rubber slippers should be used as it is a good insulator.
So, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice evs - i clothes - our necessity applications of insulation uses of good and poor conductors in daily life voyages and discoveries

What do people wear in summer?

  1. Warm clothes

  2. Cool clothes like sleeveless or t-shirts

  3. Raincoats

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

People wear cool cotton clothes like sleeveless or t-shirts in summer because during summers people tend to sweat a lot. These cool clothes absorb the sweat and help the body to cool down by allowing better air circulation which helps in absorbing and removing body moisture caused by sweat.

Multiple choice evs - i clothes - our necessity applications of insulation uses of good and poor conductors in daily life voyages and discoveries

What is necessity of clothes?

  1. Lack of clothes as a basic need

  2. Desire for clothes

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

We like to wear many different types of clothes and we wish to own them as well. Wanting and really needing them are two different things. Wanting things when we do not need them is simply desire, not necessity.

Multiple choice physics pressure in liquids and gases pressure dependence on force and area concept of pressure pressure on surface

Two women are of the same weight. One wears sandals with pointed heels while the other wears sandals with flat soles. Which one would feel more comfortable while walking on a sandy beach?

  1. The one with pointed heels

  2. The one with flat soles

  3. Both will feel similar comfort

  4. Can't say
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pressure(P)$=$$ \frac{Force(F)}{Area(A)}$

As both the women have same weight, so both of them will apply the same force on the ground. But flat soles having larger area compared to sandals with pointed heels, will exert lesser pressure compared to that of sandals having pointed heels. So, the sandals with pointed heels will sink more. Therefore, the woman having flat sole sandal will feel more comfortable while walking on a sandy beach.

Multiple choice

sandals : boots :: T-shirt :

  1. skirt

  2. sweater

  3. clothes

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

This is a category analogy: sandals and boots are both types of footwear, while T-shirt and sweater are both types of tops.

Multiple choice

Boys never wear...

  1. shirts

  2. T-shirts

  3. dresses

  4. gloves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dresses are traditionally categorized as women's clothing. Shirts, T-shirts, and gloves are worn by both genders.

Multiple choice

dress

  1. la vestida

  2. el vestido

  3. las vestidas

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

The Spanish word for dress is 'vestido', which is masculine, so it is 'el vestido'.

Multiple choice geography preservation of our heritage preserving indian heritage applied history spread and propagation of indian culture

A long buttoned coat is called _____.

  1. Coat

  2. Suit

  3. Maxi

  4. Achkan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A long buttoned coat is called Achkan. It is mostly worn by men from South Asia. It originated in India as early as 2nd century B.C as court dress for nobles and royals and is known by regional names such as Daura in Nepal and Northeast India, Angi in Southern India and Chola or Cholu in Indian Himalayas.

Multiple choice

It is important to dress professionally for a...

  1. job interview

  2. party

  3. nap

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

Dressing professionally is a standard expectation for a job interview to make a good impression. The other options do not typically require professional attire.