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 traditional technique involves the use of metal threads to create intricate embroidery designs?

  1. Zardozi

  2. Chikankari

  3. Phulkari

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

Zardozi is a traditional embroidery technique that involves using metal threads to create intricate designs on fabric.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dress worn by women in Kerala?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Lungi

  4. Mundum Neriyathum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mundum Neriyathum is a traditional dress worn by women in Kerala. It consists of two pieces of cloth, a mundum (a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist) and a neriyathum (a shorter piece of cloth worn over the mundum).

Multiple choice

What is the traditional dress worn by men in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Dhoti

  2. Kurta

  3. Sherwani

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

Lungi is a traditional dress worn by men in Tamil Nadu. It is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist, often with a shirt or kurta worn over it.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dress worn by women in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Langa Vonni

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

Langa Vonni is a traditional dress worn by women in Andhra Pradesh. It consists of a langa (a long skirt) and a vonni (a short blouse).

Multiple choice

What is the traditional dress worn by men in Karnataka?

  1. Dhoti

  2. Kurta

  3. Sherwani

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

Panche is a traditional dress worn by men in Karnataka. It is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist, often with a shirt or kurta worn over it.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dress worn by women in Telangana?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Langa Vonni

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

Langa Vonni is a traditional dress worn by women in Telangana. It consists of a langa (a long skirt) and a vonni (a short blouse).

Multiple choice

What is the traditional dress worn by men in Kerala?

  1. Dhoti

  2. Kurta

  3. Sherwani

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

Mundu is a traditional dress worn by men in Kerala. It is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist, often with a shirt or kurta worn over it.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dress worn by women in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Langa Vonni

  4. Pattu Pavadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pattu Pavadai is a traditional dress worn by women in Tamil Nadu. It consists of a pattu (a silk skirt) and a pavadai (a short blouse).

Multiple choice

What is the traditional dress worn by men in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Dhoti

  2. Kurta

  3. Sherwani

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

Panche is a traditional dress worn by men in Andhra Pradesh. It is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist, often with a shirt or kurta worn over it.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dress worn by women in Karnataka?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Langa Vonni

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

Saree is a traditional dress worn by women in Karnataka. It is a long piece of cloth draped around the body in various styles.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional dress worn by men in Telangana?

  1. Dhoti

  2. Kurta

  3. Sherwani

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

Panche is a traditional dress worn by men in Telangana. It is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist, often with a shirt or kurta worn over it.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dress worn by women in Kerala?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Langa Vonni

  4. Mundum Neriyathum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mundum Neriyathum is a traditional dress worn by women in Kerala. It consists of two pieces of cloth, a mundum (a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist) and a neriyathum (a shorter piece of cloth worn over the mundum).

Multiple choice

What is the traditional dress worn by men in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Dhoti

  2. Kurta

  3. Sherwani

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

Lungi is a traditional dress worn by men in Tamil Nadu. It is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist, often with a shirt or kurta worn over it.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional dress worn by women in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Langa Vonni

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

Langa Vonni is a traditional dress worn by women in Andhra Pradesh. It consists of a langa (a long skirt) and a vonni (a short blouse).

Multiple choice

What is the traditional dress worn by men in Karnataka?

  1. Dhoti

  2. Kurta

  3. Sherwani

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

Panche is a traditional dress worn by men in Karnataka. It is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist, often with a shirt or kurta worn over it.