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

The most popular Father's Day present around the world is...

  1. ties

  2. slippers

  3. socks

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

Neckties have long been the traditional and most popular gift given to fathers on Father's Day worldwide. They represent a classic, practical accessory for professional and formal wear. Other items like socks and slippers are also common but do not match the global popularity of the tie.

Multiple choice

What kind of coat can only be put on when wet?

  1. A raincoat

  2. A wintercoat

  3. A coat of paint

  4. A fur coat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A coat of paint is applied as a liquid (wet) and must dry to serve its purpose. Other types of coats, like raincoats or winter coats, are worn dry.

Multiple choice

Color of clothing is chosen based on...

  1. like and dislike

  2. religion and ceremony

  3. latest fashions

  4. what the men of the family say
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In many cultures, including India, specific colors are assigned to religious festivals, ceremonies, and rites of passage, carrying deep symbolic meaning.

Multiple choice

PBI is typically used in 

  1. space suits

  2. nurse's uniforms

  3. chef's uniforms

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

PBI (polybenzimidazole) is a high-performance fiber known for its extreme heat and flame resistance, making it ideal for space suits and firefighter gear.

Multiple choice

Alligator Boots

  1. Natural

  2. Synthetic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alligator leather is a natural material derived from animal hides.

Multiple choice

What kind of clothes did he wear?

  1. He wore a suit and a pair of shoes

  2. He wore a garment and a pair of sandals

  3. He wore a jacket and a pair of slippers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi was famously known for wearing a simple dhoti and shawl, often described as a garment and sandals.

Multiple choice

What is a "hot shoe"?

  1. What a camera says when it sneezes

  2. Shoes left by the fire too long

  3. The latest Jordans

  4. Part of a camera that allows an electronic flash to be fired
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A hot shoe is a metal bracket on top of a camera that provides an electrical connection to trigger an external flash. It is a standard feature on most interchangeable lens cameras.

Multiple choice social history of clothing clothing: a social history history

Ermine, fur, silk, velvet and brocade were the dress materials worn by which of the following class?

  1. Royalty

  2. Middle class

  3. Poor

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In medieval France, the items of clothing, a person could purchase per year was regulated by income and social rank. Expensive materials like ermine, fur, silk, velvet and brocade could be worn by only the royalty.

Multiple choice social history of clothing clothing: a social history history

Which of the following were the effects of tight dresses like stays, corsets etc. worn by people of higher classes?

  1. It improved blood circulation

  2. It helped in building strong spine

  3. Muscles remained underdeveloped and the spines got bent

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Women’s magazines described how tight dresses and corsets caused deformities and illness among young girls. Such clothing restricted body growth and hampered blood circulation.  Muscles remained underdeveloped and the spines got bent. Doctors reported that many women regularly complained of acute weakness, felt languid, and fainted frequently. Corsets then became necessary to hold up the weakened spine.
Multiple choice

What was the defining feature of the flapper dress?

  1. Long, flowing skirts

  2. High necklines and long sleeves

  3. Drop-waist silhouette and knee-length skirts

  4. Elaborate beading and embroidery
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The flapper dress was characterized by its drop-waist silhouette, which created a loose and comfortable fit, and its knee-length skirts, which were considered daring at the time.

Multiple choice

Which accessory became a staple of the flapper look?

  1. Oversized sunglasses

  2. Feathered headbands

  3. Long gloves

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

Feathered headbands were a popular accessory among flappers, adding a touch of glamour and playfulness to their outfits.

Multiple choice

What was the typical length of flapper dresses?

  1. A. Knee-length

  2. B. Calf-length

  3. C. Ankle-length

  4. D. Floor-length
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Flapper dresses were typically knee-length, showcasing the women's legs and challenging traditional notions of modesty.