Social Science

Indian Traditional Costume

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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 history guru nanak dev ji and his teachings sufism in india political and social conditions of punjab before guru nanak dev ji guru nanak dev ji and his contemporary society

Why did Guru Nanak Dev ji refuse to wear Janeu (sacred thread) during sacred thread ceremony?

  1. He demanded a thread made of virtues rather than thread of cotton

  2. He demanded a thread made of flowers rather than thread of cotton

  3. He demanded a thread made of gold rather than thread of cotton

  4. He demanded a thread made of copper rather than thread of cotton
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. When Guru Nanak was nine years old, his father was determined to make him wear a janeu. He refused to wear the sacred thread due to the following reasons:
1. It was a sign of discrimination as lower caste people were not allowed to wear.
2. It brought no virtue or enhancement to the wearer.
3. It falsely gives the Brahmin a position of spiritual guide.
Multiple choice physics transfer of heat applications of heat conduction applications of insulation clothes - our necessity

Seema is planning a trip to Kashmir this summer. Which of the following clothes should she definitely pack?

  1. Denim Jacket

  2. Leather pants

  3. Woolen sweater

  4. Cotton shirt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

She must pack the woolen sweater, because even in summer; Kashmir's climate will definitely too much cool. As wool is good insulator of heat; it insulates body from the surrounding. And the air which is trapped between woolen fabrics. It prevents the flow of heat from the body; as air is also bad conductor of heat. So as a result the heat present in the body remains trapped in the body; it can't escape to atmosphere.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

Umabai Kundapura wore ________

  1. Cotton

  2. Silk

  3. Khadi

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

Umabai Kundapura was born in 1892 in Kundapura of Dakshin Kannada district. Her father was Golikere Krishnaraya and mother Tungabai. She married Sanjeev Rao who was active in the freedom movement at the age of thirteen. With the support of her husband, she participated in the freedom struggle after 1921. She wore Khadi and undertook the work of spreading the message of the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice evs - i clothes - our necessity applications of insulation uses of good and poor conductors in daily life voyages and discoveries

Sculpture and art tell us that in ancient times, people in the Indian subcontinent wore unstitched clothes.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Historical evidence from sculptures and ancient texts indicates that people in the Indian subcontinent primarily wore unstitched garments like the dhoti and shawl.

Multiple choice geography world of diversities elements of weather and climate :rainfall and air pressure diversified world environmental regions (zones)

Bonda women have great skills in making the jute cloth. They make the clothes on the loom called ________. 

  1. Maggamu

  2. Daggamu

  3. Chiggamu

  4. None of these
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Explanation
First, they soak the jute plants in the water of streams and lakes nearby for 2 to 3 days. Then they weed out a thread from them and dry them for three days under the sun. They collect different colours from the forest and mix these with the thread and make the clothes on the loom called Maggamu. They stitch tiny and beautiful mirrors on these clothes.
Multiple choice geography world of diversities elements of weather and climate :rainfall and air pressure diversified world environmental regions (zones)

The Bonda tribals cover their bodies with a cloth made up of __________.

  1. Synthetic fibre

  2. Cotton

  3. Jute

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bonda are tribal group of people lives in Malkangiri district of Orissa. They are generally semi-clothed. Their cloths are made up of Jutes. These are self weaven and very colourful.

Multiple choice civics india: social life social life in india tribal society diversity in social life

Costumes of _________ are well known for their embroidery and intricate designs.

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Haryana

  4. Jammu and Kashmir
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Costumes of Jammu and Kashmir are well known for their embroidery and intricate designs. The form of clothing is designed to counter the cold climate of the region. The traditional Pheran which is a long tunic stretching upto their feet with full, long sleeves is the most popular form of dress among both men and women. Men also wear Mughal type turbans or headgear whereas coloured scarf called Tarangas are worn by women on their heads. 

Multiple choice civics india: social life social life in india tribal society diversity in social life

The traditional ________ (long tunic stretching up to their feet with full, long sleeves) is the most popular form of dress among both men and women in Jammu and Kashmir.

  1. Pheran

  2. Dhoti

  3. Salwaar Kameez

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

Costumes of Jammu and Kashmir are well known for their embroidery and intricate designs. The form of clothing is designed to counter the cold climate of the region. The traditional Pheran which is a long tunic stretching upto their feet with full, long sleeves is the most popular form of dress among both men and women. Men also wear Mughal type turbans or headgear whereas coloured scarf called Tarangas are worn by women on their heads. 

Multiple choice civics india: social life social life in india tribal society diversity in social life

____________ women traditionally wear the sari and adorn their hair with sweet-smelling garlands of flowers.

  1. North Indian

  2. South Indian

  3. East Indian

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

South Indian women traditionally wear the sari and adorn their hair with sweet-smelling garlands of flowers. Apart from the sweet fragrance, the women wear Jasmine flowers mostly in south India as it is believed the flowers bring happiness and prosperity to the household.