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

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.

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

Banarasi 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. Paithani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Paithani 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

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

Uppada 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. Gadwal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gadwal 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

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. Kota Doria
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kota Doria 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 traditional name for a bridal bracelet in India?

  1. Kada

  2. Baju Bandh

  3. Payal

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

Kada is a traditional Indian bracelet worn by brides on their wedding day.