Ethnic Wear of East India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the ethnic wear of East India, a region known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse traditional attire.
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Which of the following is a traditional dress worn by women in Odisha?

  1. Saree

  2. Mekhela Chador

  3. Salwar Kameez

  4. Ghagra Choli


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mekhela Chador is a traditional Odia attire consisting of two pieces: a long, draped skirt called the 'mekhela' and a loose, blouse-like top called the 'chador'.

What is the name of the traditional handloom fabric from West Bengal, known for its intricate designs and motifs?

  1. Tussar Silk

  2. Kantha Stitch

  3. Baluchari Silk

  4. Jamdani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jamdani is a fine muslin fabric traditionally woven in West Bengal, characterized by its intricate designs and motifs created by the use of extra weft threads.

Which of the following is a traditional Assamese men's attire, consisting of a long, loose robe-like garment?

  1. Dhoti

  2. Kurta

  3. Gamcha

  4. Mekhela Chador


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gamcha is a traditional Assamese men's attire, consisting of a long, loose robe-like garment typically made from cotton or silk.

What is the name of the traditional Manipuri dance, performed by women, in which they wear a colorful ensemble of phanek, blouse, and shawl?

  1. Bihu

  2. Odissi

  3. Kathakali

  4. Lai Haraoba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lai Haraoba is a traditional Manipuri dance, performed by women, in which they wear a colorful ensemble of phanek (a wraparound skirt), blouse, and shawl.

Which of the following is a traditional tribal attire worn by women in Tripura, consisting of a colorful handwoven cloth draped around the body?

  1. Mekhela Chador

  2. Saree

  3. Riha

  4. Ghagra Choli


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Riha is a traditional tribal attire worn by women in Tripura, consisting of a colorful handwoven cloth draped around the body.

What is the name of the traditional handloom fabric from Bihar, known for its intricate weaving techniques and geometric patterns?

  1. Tussar Silk

  2. Kantha Stitch

  3. Baluchari Silk

  4. Madhubani Painting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhubani Painting is a traditional handloom fabric from Bihar, known for its intricate weaving techniques and geometric patterns.

Which of the following is a traditional Jharkhand dance, performed by men, in which they wear a colorful attire of dhoti, kurta, and pagri?

  1. Bihu

  2. Odissi

  3. Kathakali

  4. Chhau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhau is a traditional Jharkhand dance, performed by men, in which they wear a colorful attire of dhoti, kurta, and pagri.

What is the name of the traditional handloom fabric from Chhattisgarh, known for its vibrant colors and tribal motifs?

  1. Tussar Silk

  2. Kantha Stitch

  3. Baluchari Silk

  4. Kosa Silk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kosa Silk is a traditional handloom fabric from Chhattisgarh, known for its vibrant colors and tribal motifs.

Which of the following is a traditional dance form of West Bengal, performed by women, in which they wear a colorful ensemble of sari and blouse?

  1. Bihu

  2. Odissi

  3. Kathakali

  4. Jhumur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jhumur is a traditional dance form of West Bengal, performed by women, in which they wear a colorful ensemble of sari and blouse.

What is the name of the traditional handloom fabric from Odisha, known for its intricate ikat weaving technique?

  1. Tussar Silk

  2. Kantha Stitch

  3. Baluchari Silk

  4. Sambalpuri Ikat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sambalpuri Ikat is a traditional handloom fabric from Odisha, known for its intricate ikat weaving technique.

Which of the following is a traditional dance form of Assam, performed by men and women, in which they wear colorful attire of mekhela chador and gamcha?

  1. Bihu

  2. Odissi

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihu is a traditional dance form of Assam, performed by men and women, in which they wear colorful attire of mekhela chador and gamcha.

What is the name of the traditional handloom fabric from Manipur, known for its intricate embroidery and colorful motifs?

  1. Tussar Silk

  2. Kantha Stitch

  3. Baluchari Silk

  4. Moirangphee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moirangphee is a traditional handloom fabric from Manipur, known for its intricate embroidery and colorful motifs.

Which of the following is a traditional Tripura dance, performed by women, in which they wear a colorful ensemble of riha and blouse?

  1. Bihu

  2. Odissi

  3. Kathakali

  4. Hojagiri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hojagiri is a traditional Tripura dance, performed by women, in which they wear a colorful ensemble of riha and blouse.

What is the name of the traditional handloom fabric from Jharkhand, known for its unique weaving technique and geometric patterns?

  1. Tussar Silk

  2. Kantha Stitch

  3. Baluchari Silk

  4. Tussar Silk


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Tussar Silk is a traditional handloom fabric from Jharkhand, known for its unique weaving technique and geometric patterns.

Which of the following is a traditional dance form of Chhattisgarh, performed by men and women, in which they wear colorful attire of dhoti, kurta, and ghagra choli?

  1. Bihu

  2. Odissi

  3. Kathakali

  4. Pandavani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pandavani is a traditional dance form of Chhattisgarh, performed by men and women, in which they wear colorful attire of dhoti, kurta, and ghagra choli.

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