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 handloom weaving technique used to create Gadwal sarees?

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Chikankari

  4. Zari
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Explanation

Gadwal sarees are known for their intricate ikat designs, which are created using a special dyeing and weaving technique.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a famous Indian textile weaving technique?

  1. Kalamkari

  2. Bandhani

  3. Pashmina

  4. Ikat
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Explanation

Ikat is a famous Indian textile weaving technique that involves dyeing the threads before weaving, creating intricate patterns and designs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a natural dye commonly used in handloom textiles?

  1. Indigo

  2. Madder

  3. Turmeric

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Indigo, madder, and turmeric are all natural dyes commonly used in handloom textiles, producing a wide range of colors and hues.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of ethnic wear worn during festivals and celebrations in India?

  1. Saree

  2. Lehenga

  3. Salwar Kameez

  4. Jeans and T-shirt
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Explanation

Jeans and T-shirt are not traditional Indian attire and are not typically worn during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of ethnic wear worn by women during festivals and celebrations in India?

  1. Saree

  2. Lehenga

  3. Salwar Kameez

  4. Kurta
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Explanation

Saree is the most common type of ethnic wear worn by women during festivals and celebrations in India.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of ethnic wear worn by men during festivals and celebrations in India?

  1. Kurta Pajama

  2. Sherwani

  3. Dhoti Kurta

  4. Lungi
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Explanation

Kurta Pajama is the most common type of ethnic wear worn by men during festivals and celebrations in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common color worn in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India?

  1. Red

  2. Green

  3. Blue

  4. Black
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Explanation

Black is not a common color worn in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the colors worn in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations?

  1. To represent different regions of India

  2. To represent different religions

  3. To represent different castes

  4. To represent different seasons
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Explanation

The colors worn in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations often represent different regions of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common material used in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India?

  1. Cotton

  2. Silk

  3. Polyester

  4. Wool
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Explanation

Polyester is not a common material used in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the materials used in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations?

  1. To represent different regions of India

  2. To represent different religions

  3. To represent different castes

  4. To represent different seasons
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The materials used in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations often represent different seasons.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of embroidery used in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India?

  1. Zari

  2. Resham

  3. Chikankari

  4. Machine embroidery
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Explanation

Machine embroidery is not a common type of embroidery used in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the embroidery used in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations?

  1. To represent different regions of India

  2. To represent different religions

  3. To represent different castes

  4. To represent different occasions
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The embroidery used in ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations often represents different occasions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of jewelry worn with ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Diamond

  4. Plastic
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Explanation

Plastic is not a common type of jewelry worn with ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of footwear worn with ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India?

  1. Sandals

  2. Slippers

  3. Heels

  4. Sneakers
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Explanation

Sneakers are not a common type of footwear worn with ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations in India.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the footwear worn with ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations?

  1. To represent different regions of India

  2. To represent different religions

  3. To represent different castes

  4. To represent different occasions
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The footwear worn with ethnic wear during festivals and celebrations often represents different occasions.