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MCQs on “Indian Textile Traditions: From Khadi to Banarasi Silk”
- Which leader popularized Khadi as a symbol of India’s independence movement?
- A. Jawaharlal Nehru
- B. Mahatma Gandhi
- C. Sardar Patel
- D. Subhash Chandra Bose
Answer: B. Mahatma Gandhi
- Which region in India is famous for producing Banarasi silk?
- A. Gujarat
- B. Tamil Nadu
- C. Uttar Pradesh
- D. West Bengal
Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
- The art of Kalamkari originates from which Indian state?
- A. Rajasthan
- B. Gujarat
- C. Andhra Pradesh
- D. Kerala
Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh
- What is the primary characteristic of Pashmina wool?
- A. It is made from sheep wool.
- B. It is coarse and rough.
- C. It is soft and luxurious.
- D. It is dyed using natural pigments.
Answer: C. It is soft and luxurious.
- Which city is known as the “Manchester of India” for its textile industry?
- A. Mumbai
- B. Ahmedabad
- C. Surat
- D. Coimbatore
Answer: B. Ahmedabad
- Bandhani textiles are primarily associated with which region?
- A. Punjab
- B. Gujarat and Rajasthan
- C. Kerala
- D. Odisha
Answer: B. Gujarat and Rajasthan
- What distinguishes Chikankari embroidery?
- A. Use of silk threads
- B. Intricate hand embroidery
- C. Block printing
- D. Use of zari work
Answer: B. Intricate hand embroidery
- Which Indian textile is known for its gold and silver brocade work?
- A. Banarasi silk
- B. Tussar silk
- C. Kanjeevaram silk
- D. Chanderi silk
Answer: A. Banarasi silk
- What is the origin of the term “Khadi”?
- A. Sanskrit
- B. Persian
- C. Hindi
- D. Urdu
Answer: C. Hindi
- The Ikat weaving technique is prominent in which Indian state?
- A. West Bengal
- B. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
- C. Punjab
- D. Gujarat
Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
- Which natural fiber is most commonly used in Khadi textiles?
- A. Cotton
- B. Wool
- C. Silk
- D. Jute
Answer: A. Cotton
- What is the defining feature of Kanjeevaram silk sarees?
- A. Block prints
- B. Rich zari borders
- C. Tie-dye patterns
- D. Cotton-silk blend
Answer: B. Rich zari borders
- Which craft involves hand-painting or block printing on cotton or silk fabric?
- A. Kalamkari
- B. Chikankari
- C. Kantha
- D. Zardozi
Answer: A. Kalamkari
- Which state is famous for its Bhagalpuri silk?
- A. Bihar
- B. Karnataka
- C. Tamil Nadu
- D. Assam
Answer: A. Bihar
- Which Indian state is known for its traditional Patola sarees?
- A. Gujarat
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Odisha
- D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Gujarat
- The Chanderi fabric is a blend of which materials?
- A. Cotton and wool
- B. Silk and zari
- C. Cotton and silk
- D. Wool and silk
Answer: C. Cotton and silk
- Which type of silk is produced by the Antheraea mylitta moth in India?
- A. Mulberry silk
- B. Tussar silk
- C. Eri silk
- D. Muga silk
Answer: B. Tussar silk
- Kantha embroidery is associated with which region?
- A. Rajasthan
- B. West Bengal and Odisha
- C. Kerala
- D. Gujarat
Answer: B. West Bengal and Odisha
- What is the main raw material used in Jute textiles?
- A. Cotton
- B. Silk
- C. Plant fiber
- D. Wool
Answer: C. Plant fiber
- Phulkari embroidery is a traditional craft of which state?
- A. Punjab
- B. Gujarat
- C. Karnataka
- D. Bihar
Answer: A. Punjab
- Which saree weaving technique involves a double ikat process?
- A. Kanjeevaram
- B. Patola
- C. Banarasi
- D. Chanderi
Answer: B. Patola
- What is the specialty of Assam’s Muga silk?
- A. Golden luster
- B. Lightweight texture
- C. Durability
- D. Hand-painted designs
Answer: A. Golden luster
- Which ancient text mentions cotton fabrics in India?
- A. Rigveda
- B. Arthashastra
- C. Manusmriti
- D. Mahabharata
Answer: B. Arthashastra
- The art of Zardozi is most closely linked to which Mughal ruler?
- A. Akbar
- B. Jahangir
- C. Shah Jahan
- D. Babur
Answer: C. Shah Jahan
- Pochampally sarees are woven in which state?
- A. Tamil Nadu
- B. Telangana
- C. Odisha
- D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Telangana
- Ajrakh printing is traditionally practiced in which state?
- A. Rajasthan
- B. Gujarat
- C. Madhya Pradesh
- D. Maharashtra
Answer: B. Gujarat
- Which Indian festival often features handloom exhibitions promoting Khadi?
- A. Diwali
- B. Independence Day
- C. Republic Day
- D. Gandhi Jayanti
Answer: D. Gandhi Jayanti
- What distinguishes Paithani sarees of Maharashtra?
- A. Tie-dye patterns
- B. Geometric motifs and peacock designs
- C. Zari brocade borders
- D. Silk-cotton blend
Answer: B. Geometric motifs and peacock designs
- Which type of embroidery is done on Pashmina shawls?
- A. Phulkari
- B. Aari
- C. Kantha
- D. Kashmiri
Answer: D. Kashmiri
- What is the key feature of Maheshwari sarees?
- A. Heavy zari work
- B. Light-weight fabric with reversible borders
- C. Tie-dye techniques
- D. Bold block prints
Answer: B. Light-weight fabric with reversible borders
