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Significance of Regional Attire

Description: This quiz focuses on the significance of regional attire in India, exploring the cultural, historical, and social aspects associated with traditional clothing.
Number of Questions: 15
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In which Indian state is the traditional attire known as the 'Lungi' commonly worn?

  1. Punjab

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lungi is a traditional garment worn by men in Tamil Nadu, often paired with a shirt or kurta.

The 'Phulkari' embroidery is a significant aspect of regional attire in which Indian state?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Punjab

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phulkari embroidery is a traditional form of embroidery from Punjab, known for its intricate floral motifs and vibrant colors.

Which regional attire from India is characterized by its long, flowing skirt and colorful embroidery?

  1. Saree

  2. Lehenga Choli

  3. Anarkali Suit

  4. Salwar Kameez


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lehenga Choli is a traditional attire worn by women in many parts of India, consisting of a long skirt (lehenga) and a fitted blouse (choli).

The 'Mekhela Chador' is a traditional attire worn by women in which Indian state?

  1. Assam

  2. West Bengal

  3. Odisha

  4. Tripura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mekhela Chador is a traditional Assamese attire, consisting of a cylindrical skirt (mekhela) and a long drape (chador).

Which regional attire from India is known for its intricate mirror work and vibrant colors?

  1. Bandhani

  2. Chikankari

  3. Zardozi

  4. Phulkari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bandhani is a traditional form of tie-dye art from Rajasthan, known for its intricate patterns and vibrant colors.

The 'Pochampally Ikat' is a traditional weaving technique associated with which Indian state?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pochampally Ikat is a traditional weaving technique from Telangana, known for its intricate geometric patterns and vibrant colors.

Which regional attire from India is characterized by its long, loose tunic and wide-legged pants?

  1. Salwar Kameez

  2. Kurta Pyjama

  3. Sherwani

  4. Dhoti Kurta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salwar Kameez is a traditional attire worn by both men and women in many parts of India, consisting of a long, loose tunic (kameez) and wide-legged pants (salwar).

The 'Kantha' embroidery is a significant aspect of regional attire in which Indian state?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kantha embroidery is a traditional form of embroidery from West Bengal, known for its intricate running stitch and colorful motifs.

Which regional attire from India is known for its intricate gold and silver thread work?

  1. Chikankari

  2. Zardozi

  3. Phulkari

  4. Bandhani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zardozi is a traditional form of embroidery from India, known for its intricate gold and silver thread work.

The 'Pashmina' shawl is a highly prized textile associated with which Indian state?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pashmina shawls are made from the fine wool of the Changthangi goat, found in the high-altitude regions of Jammu and Kashmir.

Which regional attire from India is characterized by its colorful block prints and geometric patterns?

  1. Ajrakh

  2. Bagh

  3. Kalamkari

  4. Dabu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ajrakh is a traditional form of block printing from Gujarat and Sindh, known for its intricate geometric patterns and vibrant colors.

The 'Chikankari' embroidery is a significant aspect of regional attire in which Indian state?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Bihar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chikankari embroidery is a traditional form of embroidery from Uttar Pradesh, known for its intricate white thread work on delicate fabrics.

Which regional attire from India is known for its intricate beadwork and colorful embroidery?

  1. Kutch Embroidery

  2. Phulkari

  3. Zardozi

  4. Chikankari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kutch Embroidery is a traditional form of embroidery from the Kutch region of Gujarat, known for its intricate beadwork and colorful embroidery.

The 'Banarasi Silk' is a highly prized textile associated with which Indian state?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. West Bengal

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banarasi Silk is a traditional form of silk weaving from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Which regional attire from India is characterized by its long, flowing skirt and colorful prints?

  1. Ghagra Choli

  2. Lehenga Choli

  3. Anarkali Suit

  4. Salwar Kameez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghagra Choli is a traditional attire worn by women in many parts of India, consisting of a long, flowing skirt (ghagra) and a fitted blouse (choli).

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