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

What is the traditional Indian head covering worn by women?

  1. Dupatta

  2. Chunni

  3. Ghunghat

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

The dupatta is a long scarf that is worn over the head and shoulders.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional Indian footwear worn by women?

  1. Jutti

  2. Mojari

  3. Kolhapuri Chappal

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

The jutti is a closed-toe shoe with a pointed toe.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional Indian footwear worn by men?

  1. Jutti

  2. Mojari

  3. Kolhapuri Chappal

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

The mojari is a closed-toe shoe with a flat sole.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bindi

  2. Mangalsutra

  3. Sindoor

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

The bindi is a small dot that is worn on the forehead.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bindi

  2. Mangalsutra

  3. Sindoor

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

Men do not traditionally wear jewelry in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian fabric?

  1. Cotton

  2. Silk

  3. Wool

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

Cotton, silk, wool, and jute are all traditional Indian fabrics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian weaving technique?

  1. Ikat

  2. Kalamkari

  3. Bandhani

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

Ikat, kalamkari, bandhani, and patola are all traditional Indian weaving techniques.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian embroidery technique?

  1. Chikankari

  2. Zardozi

  3. Kashida

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

Chikankari, zardozi, kashida, and phulkari are all traditional Indian embroidery techniques.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian dyeing technique?

  1. Tie-dye

  2. Batik

  3. Block printing

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

Tie-dye, batik, block printing, and ajrakh are all traditional Indian dyeing techniques.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian fashion designer?

  1. Ritu Kumar

  2. Sabyasachi Mukherjee

  3. Manish Malhotra

  4. Tarun Tahiliani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Ritu Kumar, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Manish Malhotra, and Tarun Tahiliani are all traditional Indian fashion designers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian fashion week?

  1. Lakme Fashion Week

  2. India Fashion Week

  3. Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

  4. Amazon India Fashion Week
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Lakme Fashion Week, India Fashion Week, Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, and Amazon India Fashion Week are all traditional Indian fashion weeks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian fashion magazine?

  1. Vogue India

  2. Elle India

  3. Harper's Bazaar India

  4. Cosmopolitan India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Vogue India, Elle India, Harper's Bazaar India, and Cosmopolitan India are all traditional Indian fashion magazines.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian fashion blog?

  1. The Fashionable Indian

  2. The Indian Fashion Blog

  3. The Indian Style Blog

  4. The Indian Fashionista
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The Fashionable Indian, The Indian Fashion Blog, The Indian Style Blog, and The Indian Fashionista are all traditional Indian fashion blogs.

Multiple choice

Which fashion designer is known for their intricate embroidery and use of traditional Indian textiles?

  1. Sabyasachi Mukherjee

  2. Anita Dongre

  3. Ritu Kumar

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

Sabyasachi Mukherjee is known for his intricate embroidery and use of traditional Indian textiles in his designs.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional clothing of the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania?

  1. A kilt and a sporran

  2. A sari and a bindi

  3. A kimono and a geta

  4. A shuka and a rungu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Maasai people are known for their distinctive red shukas, which are draped over their shoulders, and their rungu, which are wooden clubs.