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 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 name of the traditional headwear worn by men in the desert?

  1. Turban

  2. Keffiyeh

  3. Thobe

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

Keffiyeh is a traditional Arab headdress worn by men, often made of cotton or linen.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional attire worn by Kathak dancers?

  1. Saree

  2. Lehenga choli

  3. Ghagra choli

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

Kathak dancers traditionally wear a ghagra choli, which consists of a long skirt and a blouse.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a traditional Kathak dance costume?

  1. Ghagra choli

  2. Lehenga choli

  3. Saree

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

Salwar kameez is not a traditional Kathak dance costume.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional embroidery style from Gujarat?

  1. Phulkari

  2. Chikankari

  3. Kantha

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

Kutchi embroidery is a traditional embroidery style from Gujarat, known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional metalworking style from Odisha?

  1. Dhokra

  2. Pattachitra

  3. Pipli applique

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

Dhokra is a type of metalworking style that originated in Odisha, known for its intricate designs and lost-wax casting technique.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional form of theater that originated in Indonesia and is known for its elaborate costumes, makeup, and stylized acting?

  1. Wayang kulit

  2. Wayang golek

  3. Ketoprak

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

Wayang kulit is a traditional Indonesian form of theater that is known for its elaborate costumes, makeup, and stylized acting, using shadow puppets to tell stories.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional Indian unit of measurement for length?

  1. Hasta

  2. Yojana

  3. Kosha

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

Hasta, which translates to 'hand,' is the traditional Indian unit of measurement for length, equivalent to approximately 18 inches or 45.72 centimeters.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional attire worn by Sattriya dancers?

  1. A colorful and elaborate costume with intricate designs.

  2. A simple and plain costume with minimal ornamentation.

  3. A costume that is similar to the attire worn in other classical Indian dance forms.

  4. A costume that is inspired by the traditional attire of the Ahom people.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sattriya dancers traditionally wear colorful and elaborate costumes with intricate designs, often featuring motifs inspired by nature and mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional attire worn by Rajasthani Bhajan singers during performances?

  1. Ghagra Choli

  2. Saree

  3. Salwar Kameez

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

Rajasthani Bhajan singers often wear traditional attire, such as the Ghagra Choli, during performances. The Ghagra Choli consists of a long skirt (Ghagra) and a blouse (Choli), and is a symbol of Rajasthani culture.

Multiple choice

What type of scarf is often worn on the head?

  1. Pashmina

  2. Bandana

  3. Headscarf

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

Headscarves are often worn on the head.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional Japanese art of folding and stitching fabric to create intricate designs called?

  1. Origami

  2. Sashiko

  3. Furoshiki

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

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese art of decorative stitching that uses small, running stitches to create intricate designs on fabric. It is often used to reinforce and repair clothing and other textiles.

Multiple choice

Which type of textile is known for its colorful, geometric patterns created by weaving different colored threads?

  1. Ikat

  2. Kente cloth

  3. Mud cloth

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

Ikat is a type of textile that is known for its colorful, geometric patterns created by weaving different colored threads. The patterns are created by dyeing the threads before they are woven, which creates areas of color and design.

Multiple choice

Which type of textile is known for its intricate, hand-knotted designs?

  1. Rug

  2. Carpet

  3. Tapestry

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

A rug is a type of textile that is known for its intricate, hand-knotted designs. Rugs are typically made of wool or other natural fibers, and can be used to decorate floors, walls, and furniture.

Multiple choice

Which type of textile is known for its colorful, geometric patterns created by weaving different colored threads?

  1. Kente cloth

  2. Mud cloth

  3. Paisley

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

Kente cloth is a type of textile that is known for its colorful, geometric patterns created by weaving different colored threads. Kente cloth is traditionally worn by the Ashanti people of Ghana and is considered a symbol of cultural identity.