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

The traditional art of embroidering fabric with colorful threads and beads is known as:

  1. Phulkari

  2. Zardozi

  3. Shisha Work

  4. Kashida
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Phulkari is a traditional Indian art form that involves embroidering fabric with colorful threads and beads.

Multiple choice

Which Indian textile art form is famous for its intricate and colorful embroidery using a tambour hook?

  1. Kashida

  2. Chikankari

  3. Phulkari

  4. Zardozi
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Zardozi is a traditional Indian art form that involves intricate and colorful embroidery using a tambour hook.

Multiple choice

The traditional art of weaving intricate and colorful shawls is known as:

  1. Shawl Weaving

  2. Ikat

  3. Kalamkari

  4. Bandhani
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Shawl Weaving is a traditional Indian art form that involves weaving intricate and colorful shawls.

Multiple choice

Which Indian fashion magazine is known for its focus on Indian traditional textiles and crafts?

  1. Indian Textile Journal

  2. Craft World India

  3. Handloom Today

  4. Textiles and Fashion India
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Indian Textile Journal is an Indian fashion magazine that covers Indian traditional textiles and crafts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common costume worn by Kuchipudi dancers?

  1. Saree

  2. Lehenga choli

  3. Ghagra choli

  4. Dhoti kurta
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Dhoti kurta is not a common costume worn by Kuchipudi dancers. It is a traditional Indian outfit that is typically worn by men. Kuchipudi dancers typically wear a saree, lehenga choli, or ghagra choli.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the traditional jewelry worn by Kuchipudi dancers?

  1. Temple jewelry

  2. Gold jewelry

  3. Silver jewelry

  4. Diamond jewelry
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Temple jewelry is the term used for the traditional jewelry worn by Kuchipudi dancers. It is typically made of gold and silver and is adorned with precious stones and beads. Temple jewelry is often inspired by the jewelry worn by deities in Hindu temples.

Multiple choice

What type of baskets are commonly woven in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Coiled baskets

  2. Twined baskets

  3. Plaited baskets

  4. All of the above
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Coiled baskets, twined baskets, and plaited baskets are all commonly woven in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional weaving technique used to make Patola silk sarees?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Bandhani

  4. Kalamkari
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Patola silk sarees are made using the ikat weaving technique, which involves dyeing the threads before they are woven. This creates intricate patterns and designs in the fabric.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional weaving technique used to make Kanjeevaram silk sarees?

  1. Jamdani

  2. Ikat

  3. Bandhani

  4. Kalamkari
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Kanjeevaram silk sarees are made using the jamdani weaving technique, which involves weaving the weft threads in different colors to create intricate designs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional weaving technique used to make Kalamkari textiles?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Bandhani

  4. Kalamkari
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Kalamkari textiles are made using the kalamkari weaving technique, which involves hand-painting the fabric with natural dyes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional weaving technique used to make Paithani silk sarees?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Bandhani

  4. Kalamkari
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Paithani silk sarees are made using the ikat weaving technique, which involves dyeing the threads before they are woven. This creates intricate patterns and designs in the fabric.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional weaving technique used to make Tussar silk sarees?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Bandhani

  4. Kalamkari
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Tussar silk sarees are made using the ikat weaving technique, which involves dyeing the threads before they are woven. This creates intricate patterns and designs in the fabric.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional weaving technique used to make Sambalpuri textiles?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Bandhani

  4. Kalamkari
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Sambalpuri textiles are made using the ikat weaving technique, which involves dyeing the threads before they are woven. This creates intricate patterns and designs in the fabric.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional weaving technique used to make Kota Doria sarees?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Bandhani

  4. Kalamkari
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Kota Doria sarees are made using the Kota Doria weaving technique, which involves weaving two different types of threads together to create a sheer and lightweight fabric.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional attire worn by Lathi Khela practitioners?

  1. Dhoti and Kurta

  2. Lungi and Shirt

  3. Salwar Kameez

  4. Sherwani and Churidar
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Lathi Khela practitioners traditionally wear a dhoti (a loincloth) and kurta (a long shirt) while performing the art.