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
  1. Varanasi, Mysore, Kolar and Ludhiana

  2. Anantnag, Mysore, Varanasi and Murshidabad

  3. Varanasi, Surat, Kolar and Anantnag

  4. Belgaon, Mysore, Kolar and Coimbatore

  5. Varanasi, Mysore, Kolar and Madurai

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct Answer: Anantnag, Mysore, Varanasi and Murshidabad

Multiple choice
  1. dress prepared in Goa

  2. traditional dance of Kerala

  3. festival of Andhra Pradesh

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Koodiyattam is an ancient Sanskrit theatre tradition from Kerala, recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Multiple choice
  1. Cotton - Ginning

  2. Socks - Knitting

  3. Jute cultivation - Winter season

  4. Charkha - Mahatma Gandhi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Processing cotton fibers from seeds is called ginning. Socks are made by knitting. Charkha was popularised by Mahatma Gandhi. The cultivation of jute is done in rainy season not in winter.