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Regional Attire in Literature and Art

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Which Indian novel features the protagonist wearing a traditional Rajasthani poshak?

  1. Godan

  2. Godaan

  3. The Guide

  4. Anandmath


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Premchand's novel 'Godaan', the protagonist Hori Ram wears a traditional Rajasthani poshak, which includes a dhoti, kurta, and a pagri.

In the painting 'Raja Ravi Varma's Lady with the Lamp', what regional attire is the woman wearing?

  1. Saree

  2. Ghagra Choli

  3. Lehenga Choli

  4. Salwar Kameez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma's 'Lady with the Lamp' depicts a woman wearing a traditional Indian saree, draped elegantly around her body.

Which Indian film features a character named 'Choti Bahu' who is known for her traditional attire?

  1. Mother India

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Sholay

  4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the classic Indian film 'Mother India', the character 'Choti Bahu' played by Nargis, is known for her traditional Indian attire, including a saree and a chunni.

In the novel 'A Passage to India', what regional attire does the character Adela Quested wear?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Lehenga Choli

  4. Ghagra Choli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In E.M. Forster's 'A Passage to India', Adela Quested, an Englishwoman, wears a saree, a traditional Indian garment, during her visit to India.

Which Indian dance form is known for its vibrant regional attire, including colorful skirts and blouses?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odissi, a classical Indian dance form from Odisha, is known for its vibrant regional attire, which includes colorful skirts and blouses, as well as intricate jewelry.

In the painting 'Raja Ravi Varma's Shakuntala', what regional attire is the woman wearing?

  1. Saree

  2. Ghagra Choli

  3. Lehenga Choli

  4. Salwar Kameez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma's 'Shakuntala' depicts a woman wearing a traditional Indian saree, draped elegantly around her body, along with traditional jewelry.

Which Indian film features a character named 'Anarkali' who is known for her elaborate Mughal attire?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Jodhaa Akbar

  3. Bajirao Mastani

  4. Padmaavat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the classic Indian film 'Mughal-e-Azam', the character 'Anarkali' played by Madhubala, is known for her elaborate Mughal attire, including a heavily embellished anarkali suit.

In the novel 'The God of Small Things', what regional attire does the character Ammu wear?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Lehenga Choli

  4. Ghagra Choli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things', the character Ammu is described as wearing a traditional Indian saree, often in vibrant colors and patterns.

Which Indian dance form is known for its graceful movements and elaborate regional attire, including a long, flowing skirt?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form from Tamil Nadu, is known for its graceful movements and elaborate regional attire, which includes a long, flowing skirt, a fitted blouse, and intricate jewelry.

In the painting 'Raja Ravi Varma's Damayanti', what regional attire is the woman wearing?

  1. Saree

  2. Ghagra Choli

  3. Lehenga Choli

  4. Salwar Kameez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma's 'Damayanti' depicts a woman wearing a traditional Indian saree, draped elegantly around her body, along with traditional jewelry.

Which Indian film features a character named 'Bajirao' who is known for his Maratha attire?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Jodhaa Akbar

  4. Padmaavat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Indian film 'Bajirao Mastani', the character 'Bajirao' played by Ranveer Singh, is known for his elaborate Maratha attire, including a traditional dhoti, kurta, and a pagri.

In the novel 'The White Tiger', what regional attire does the character Balram Halwai wear?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Lehenga Choli

  4. Dhoti Kurta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Aravind Adiga's 'The White Tiger', the character Balram Halwai, a driver from a poor village, is described as wearing a traditional Indian dhoti and kurta.

Which Indian dance form is known for its energetic movements and vibrant regional attire, including colorful dhotis and kurtas?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhangra, a folk dance from Punjab, is known for its energetic movements and vibrant regional attire, which includes colorful dhotis and kurtas, as well as traditional jewelry.

In the painting 'Raja Ravi Varma's Menaka', what regional attire is the woman wearing?

  1. Saree

  2. Ghagra Choli

  3. Lehenga Choli

  4. Salwar Kameez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma's 'Menaka' depicts a woman wearing a traditional Indian saree, draped elegantly around her body, along with traditional jewelry.

Which Indian film features a character named 'Padmavati' who is known for her elaborate Rajput attire?

  1. Bajirao Mastani

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Jodhaa Akbar

  4. Padmaavat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Indian film 'Padmaavat', the character 'Padmavati' played by Deepika Padukone, is known for her elaborate Rajput attire, including a heavily embellished lehenga choli and traditional jewelry.

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