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

Which of the following is a common type of Indian jewelry worn by women?

  1. Bangles

  2. Necklaces

  3. Earrings

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

Bangles, necklaces, and earrings are all common types of Indian jewelry worn by women.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of Indian jewelry worn by men?

  1. Rings

  2. Bracelets

  3. Chains

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

Rings, bracelets, and chains are all common types of Indian jewelry worn by men.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of Indian jewelry worn by children?

  1. Anklets

  2. Toe rings

  3. Nose rings

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

Anklets, toe rings, and nose rings are all common types of Indian jewelry worn by children.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional clothing of the Sami people?

  1. Gákti

  2. Kimono

  3. Sari

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

The gákti is the traditional clothing of the Sami people, an indigenous group inhabiting the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. It is a colorful and intricate garment that reflects their cultural identity and connection to the land.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Yupik mask is worn during ceremonial dances and performances?

  1. Kabuki Mask

  2. Noh Mask

  3. Venetian Mask

  4. Yup'ik Eskimo Mask
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Yup'ik Eskimo Mask is a traditional mask worn during ceremonial dances and performances by the Yupik people, an indigenous group inhabiting the Arctic regions of Alaska and Siberia. These masks are often made of wood, bone, or ivory and depict various animals, spirits, and mythical figures.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a handloom?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Jamdani is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a handloom. It is characterized by intricate designs and motifs woven into the fabric.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a wooden block to print designs onto fabric?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Block printing is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a wooden block to print designs onto fabric. The block is carved with the desired design and then dipped in dye before being pressed onto the fabric.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian textile dyeing technique that involves the use of wax to create resist patterns?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Batik is a traditional Indian textile dyeing technique that involves the use of wax to create resist patterns. The wax is applied to the fabric in the desired design and then the fabric is dyed. The wax prevents the dye from penetrating the fabric, resulting in a resist pattern.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian textile dyeing technique that involves the use of multiple colors to create intricate designs?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Bandhani is a traditional Indian textile dyeing technique that involves the use of multiple colors to create intricate designs. The fabric is tied in knots and then dyed, resulting in a resist pattern. The knots are then untied to reveal the intricate designs.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Ikat is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs. The threads are dyed before they are woven, resulting in a resist pattern. The loom is then used to weave the threads together, creating the intricate designs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a handloom to create intricate designs?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Kalamkari is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a handloom to create intricate designs. The fabric is first painted with a resist agent, and then dyed. The resist agent prevents the dye from penetrating the fabric, resulting in a resist pattern.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Patola is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs. The fabric is woven with multiple colors of silk, resulting in a resist pattern. The loom is then used to weave the threads together, creating the intricate designs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Kantha is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs. The fabric is first embroidered with a running stitch, and then quilted. The quilting stitches are used to create the intricate designs.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Chikankari is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs. The fabric is first embroidered with a running stitch, and then quilted. The quilting stitches are used to create the intricate designs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Phulkari is a traditional Indian textile weaving technique that involves the use of a loom to create intricate designs. The fabric is first embroidered with a running stitch, and then quilted. The quilting stitches are used to create the intricate designs.