Social Science

Indian Traditional Costume

3,235 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

Which of these is a traditional Indian earring worn by women?

  1. Jhumka

  2. Chandbali

  3. Bali

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

Jhumkas are traditional Indian earrings that are often worn by women on special occasions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian head ornament worn by women?

  1. Maang Tikka

  2. Bindi

  3. Passa

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

A maang tikka is a traditional Indian head ornament that is often worn by women on their wedding day.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian armlet worn by women?

  1. Baju

  2. Bangles

  3. Kada

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

A baju is a traditional Indian armlet that is often worn by women on special occasions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian waist ornament worn by women?

  1. Kamarbandh

  2. Payal

  3. Bangles

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

A kamarbandh is a traditional Indian waist ornament that is often worn by women on special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian anklet worn by women?

  1. Payal

  2. Baju

  3. Kada

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

A payal is a traditional Indian anklet that is often worn by women on special occasions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian toe ring worn by women?

  1. Bichiya

  2. Payal

  3. Kada

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

A bichiya is a traditional Indian toe ring that is often worn by women on their wedding day.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian hair ornament worn by women?

  1. Passa

  2. Jhumar

  3. Maang Tikka

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

A passa is a traditional Indian hair ornament that is often worn by women on special occasions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian finger ring worn by women?

  1. Anguthi

  2. Baju

  3. Kada

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

An anguthi is a traditional Indian finger ring that is often worn by women on special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian necklace worn by men?

  1. Mangalsutra

  2. Choker

  3. Pendant

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

A choker is a traditional Indian necklace that is often worn by men on special occasions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian earring worn by men?

  1. Nath

  2. Bindi

  3. Jhumka

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

A bali is a traditional Indian earring that is often worn by men on special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian head ornament worn by men?

  1. Maang Tikka

  2. Bindi

  3. Passa

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

A jhumar is a traditional Indian head ornament that is often worn by men on special occasions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian armlet worn by men?

  1. Baju

  2. Bangles

  3. Kada

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

A kada is a traditional Indian armlet that is often worn by men on special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian waist ornament worn by men?

  1. Kamarbandh

  2. Payal

  3. Bangles

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

A kamarbandh is a traditional Indian waist ornament that is often worn by men on special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which of these crafts involves the creation of colorful and intricate embroidery on fabric?

  1. Zari Embroidery

  2. Chikankari Embroidery

  3. Phulkari Embroidery

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

Zari Embroidery is a traditional Indian embroidery technique that involves the use of gold and silver threads to create intricate designs on fabric.

Multiple choice

Which of these headwear is traditionally worn by Indian women during weddings and festivals?

  1. Turban

  2. Sombrero

  3. Tiara

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

Maang Tikka is a traditional Indian head ornament worn in the center of the forehead, often adorned with precious stones and intricate designs.