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

Which of the following is a traditional Indian weaving technique?

  1. Ikat

  2. Kalamkari

  3. Bandhani

  4. Patola
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the traditional headdress of the Zulu people of South Africa?

  1. A fez

  2. A turban

  3. A sombrero

  4. A Zulu hat
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Zulu hat is a tall, cylindrical hat made of animal skin or straw. It is often decorated with feathers or beads.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people?

  1. A qipao and a cheongsam

  2. A kimono and a geta

  3. A sari and a bindi

  4. A kilt and a sporran
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Explanation

The qipao is a long, flowing dress that is often worn by women in China. The cheongsam is a shorter, more fitted dress that is also popular among women in China.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional clothing of the Maori people of New Zealand?

  1. A kilt and a sporran

  2. A sari and a bindi

  3. A kimono and a geta

  4. A korowai and a piupiu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The korowai is a cloak made of woven flax fibers. The piupiu is a skirt made of flax fibers or feathers.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional clothing of the Inca people of Peru?

  1. A kilt and a sporran

  2. A sari and a bindi

  3. A kimono and a geta

  4. A poncho and a chullo
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The poncho is a rectangular piece of cloth that is worn over the head and shoulders. The chullo is a knitted hat that is often worn by men in Peru.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional clothing of the Navajo people of the United States?

  1. A kilt and a sporran

  2. A sari and a bindi

  3. A kimono and a geta

  4. A blanket and a moccasin
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Navajo people are known for their colorful blankets, which are often worn as shawls or skirts. The moccasin is a soft leather shoe that is often worn by Native Americans.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional clothing of the Sikhs of India?

  1. A kilt and a sporran

  2. A sari and a bindi

  3. A kimono and a geta

  4. A turban and a kurta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sikhs are known for their turbans, which are often brightly colored. The kurta is a long, loose shirt that is worn by both men and women.