Social Science

Indian Traditional Costume

3,070 Questions

Indian traditional costumes encompass regional handloom textiles, tribal clothing, and festive ethnic wear across different states. Questions on these cultural elements regularly appear in general awareness sections of SSC and state PSC exams. Review these answers to improve your knowledge of Indian handloom heritage.

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Indian Traditional Costume Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. AnnTaylor Celebrations

  2. AnnTaylor Collections

  3. AnnTaylor Beauty

  4. AnnTaylor Loft Maternity

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

AnnTaylor Collections is the brand's premium luxury line featuring high-end apparel, accessories, and shoes made from fine Italian fabrics and yarns. This collection represents Ann Taylor's top-tier offering. The other options listed are either different categories (Beauty, Maternity) or incorrect special collections.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Silk Ties

  2. Darjeeling Tea

  3. Pashmina Shawl

  4. Pan Masala

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The names mentioned (Cloud White, Golden Snowflakes, Silver Snowflakes, Snow Mist, Snow Pearl) are premium varieties of Darjeeling tea from India. Darjeeling tea is famous worldwide for its unique flavor and these are specific named grades or varieties that would be sold at luxury retailers like Harrods. Silk ties, pashmina shawls, and pan masala are not typically sold in such named varieties.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jute

  2. Polyester

  3. Khadi

  4. Any Cloth

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian flag is made of Khadi, a hand-spun cotton fabric that became popular during India's freedom struggle. The Flag Code of India specifies that flags must be made of Khadi. This was done to promote indigenous industries and maintain the connection to the freedom movement.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Dink

  2. Hoik

  3. Lappa

  4. Slog

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Lappa is the Indian cricket term for a hoik - an unrefined shot played to the leg side across the line of the ball. The word comes from the English 'lap', referring to an old term for a stroke somewhere between a pull and a sweep. It's a colloquial term used primarily in Indian cricket commentary and discussion.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Sambalpuri

  2. Chanderi

  3. Dhakai

  4. Patola

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chanderi saris from Madhya Pradesh are known for their fine fabric and weavers historically grew long nails to create slits for spinning extremely fine threads. Sambalpuri is from Odisha, Dhakai (now Dhaka) is from Bangladesh, and Patola is from Gujarat. Chanderi's unique weaving technique gives it a distinctive gossamer texture.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Churidar kurta

  2. Pavadai Thavani

  3. Bandhgala

  4. Chaniya choli

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pavadai Thavani (or Pattu Pavadai Dhavani) is the traditional three-piece attire worn by young Tamil girls before salwar kameez became popular. It consists of a long skirt (pavadai), a blouse (thavani), and a dupatta. Chaniya choli is from Gujarat/Rajasthan, while Churidar is North Indian. Bandhgala is formal menswear.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. shwetank

  2. atif

  3. swapnil

  4. sonam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This asks about who had the best dressing sense in a specific class. This is subjective and based on personal opinions within that particular classroom's social context.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nankeen

  2. Muslin

  3. Calico

  4. Cashmere

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Calico cotton textile gets its name from Calicut, the former name of Kozhikode in Kerala. This port city was a major center for spice and textile trade in the 15th-16th centuries, and the cotton fabric produced there became known as 'calico' worldwide. European traders, particularly the British, imported this printed cotton fabric from Calicut, leading to the fabric being named after the city. The other options are different textiles with different origins.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. saravana stores

  2. chennai silks

  3. pothys chennai

  4. nalli silks

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tamannah Bhatia, the popular actress who gained fame through Tamil and Telugu films, has been associated with Chennai Silks as their brand ambassador. Regional textile brands often partner with local film celebrities to connect with their target audience.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles
  1. Dabur

  2. CavinKare

  3. HLL

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Indica is a popular herbal hair color brand owned by CavinKare, an Indian FMCG company. It is well-known for pioneering the 'sachet' revolution in the hair color segment. HLL (now HUL) and Dabur are competitors with their own distinct personal care brands.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. silk

  2. cotton

  3. wool

  4. khadi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Flag Code of India, the Indian national flag must be made of khadi, a hand-spun and hand-woven natural cloth popularized by Mahatma Gandhi as part of the swadeshi movement. Khadi represents self-reliance and national pride. Options A, B, and C (silk, cotton, wool) may be used in some flags but khadi is the mandatory material by law.