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 the following is the main equipment used in the traditional Indian sport of Gatka?

  1. Sword

  2. Shield

  3. Spear

  4. Bow and Arrow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gatka is a martial art that involves the use of wooden swords called 'gatkas' for mock duels and training.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the primary equipment used in the traditional Indian sport of Silambam?

  1. Sword

  2. Spear

  3. Staff

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

Silambam involves the use of a wooden staff called a 'silambam' for self-defense and combat.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Pehlwani, what is the name of the loose-fitting garment worn by wrestlers?

  1. Lungi

  2. Dhoti

  3. Kurta

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

Pehlwani wrestlers wear a loose-fitting garment called a 'lungi' that allows for freedom of movement during the bout.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the primary equipment used in the traditional Indian sport of Gatka?

  1. Sword

  2. Shield

  3. Spear

  4. Bow and Arrow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gatka is a martial art that involves the use of wooden swords called 'gatkas' for mock duels and training.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the primary equipment used in the traditional Indian sport of Silambam?

  1. Sword

  2. Spear

  3. Staff

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

Silambam involves the use of a wooden staff called a 'silambam' for self-defense and combat.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional attire worn by women in the backwater regions of Kerala?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar kameez

  3. Lehenga choli

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

Mundum neriyathum is the traditional attire worn by women in Kerala, consisting of a white or cream-colored mundu (wrapper) and a neriyathum (blouse).

Multiple choice

The Banarasi brocades are characterized by their:

  1. Intricate weaving patterns

  2. Use of gold and silver threads

  3. Heavy and opulent texture

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Banarasi brocades are known for their intricate weaving patterns, use of gold and silver threads, and heavy, opulent texture.

Multiple choice

The Pochampally ikat sarees are famous for their:

  1. Double ikat weaving technique

  2. Geometric and floral motifs

  3. Vibrant and contrasting colors

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pochampally ikat sarees are renowned for their double ikat weaving technique, geometric and floral motifs, and vibrant, contrasting colors.

Multiple choice

The traditional weaving technique used to create the distinctive striped patterns in Paithani sarees is called:

  1. Warp and weft weaving

  2. Double ikat weaving

  3. Jamdani weaving

  4. Pit loom weaving
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Paithani sarees are created using the warp and weft weaving technique, where different colored threads are interwoven to create the striped patterns.

Multiple choice

The soft and luxurious texture of Pashmina shawls is attributed to the fine wool obtained from which animal?

  1. Cashmere goat

  2. Angora rabbit

  3. Tibetan sheep

  4. Yak
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pashmina shawls are made from the fine wool obtained from the Cashmere goat, which is native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas.

Multiple choice

The intricate and delicate embroidery work of Kashmiri shawls is known as:

  1. Sozni

  2. Chikankari

  3. Zardozi

  4. Phulkari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kashmiri shawls are renowned for their intricate and delicate embroidery work, known as Sozni.

Multiple choice

The traditional weaving technique used to create the distinctive checked patterns in Madras checks fabric is called:

  1. Gingham weaving

  2. Tartan weaving

  3. Houndstooth weaving

  4. Glen plaid weaving
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Madras checks fabric is created using the gingham weaving technique, where different colored threads are interwoven to create the checked patterns.

Multiple choice

The distinctive and intricate weaving technique used to create the brocade patterns in Banarasi sarees is called:

  1. Jamdani weaving

  2. Zari weaving

  3. Kadwa weaving

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

Banarasi sarees are renowned for their intricate brocade patterns, created using the Kadwa weaving technique.

Multiple choice

The traditional weaving technique used to create the distinctive striped patterns in Ilkal sarees is called:

  1. Warp and weft weaving

  2. Double ikat weaving

  3. Jamdani weaving

  4. Pit loom weaving
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ilkal sarees are created using the warp and weft weaving technique, where different colored threads are interwoven to create the striped patterns.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a popular type of necklace worn by women in South Asia?

  1. Jhumka

  2. Choker

  3. Bangles

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

Chokers are a common type of necklace worn closely around the neck, often adorned with intricate designs and gemstones.