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1. Pochampalli is the name of -
  1. folk art paintings made with special colours
  2. sarees with traditional geometric patterns of dying
  3. type of goats whose fine wool is used for making shawls
  4. range of ancient Indian temples

Answer: sarees with traditional geometric patterns of dying

2. Which of the traditional textile motif is related to the French naut open work and Herringbone stitch techniques?
  1. Chikankari of Lucknow
  2. Kantha of West Bengal
  3. Pipli Applique Work
  4. Rajasthani Embroidery

Answer: Chikankari of Lucknow

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3. In a knit, the lengthwise rows of stitches are called __________.
  1. Courses
  2. Wales
  3. Warps
  4. None of these

Answer: Wales

4. Which of the following is the correct definition of the ‘Motif’?
  1. It refers to creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.
  2. It refers to a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colours, as in architecture or decoration.
  3. It is visual art form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
  4. None of the above

Answer: It refers to a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colours, as in architecture or decoration.

5. Which of the following is famous art form of Punjab region?
  1. Chamba Handkerchief
  2. Banni and Heer Bharat
  3. Kutch and Kathiawar Embroidery
  4. Bagh Kashidakari

Answer: Bagh Kashidakari

6. The direction of threads in a woven fabric is known as_________ .
  1. Selvedge
  2. Grain
  3. Warp
  4. Weft

Answer: Grain

7. The lengthwise yarn in a woven fabric is known as __________.
  1. Selvedge
  2. Grain
  3. Warp
  4. Weft

Answer: Warp

8. Bleaching is a ________________ treatment.
  1. Whitening
  2. Mercerizing
  3. Dyeing
  4. None of these

Answer: Whitening

9. Singeing of cotton is carried out to_________ .
  1. Remove protruding fibers from fabrics surface
  2. Impart luster
  3. Cut long threads from fabrics surface
  4. Increased pliability of fibers

Answer: Remove protruding fibers from fabrics surface

10. Sueding is a _________ treatment.
  1. Cleaning
  2. Finishing
  3. Dyeing
  4. Printing

Answer: Finishing

11. Which of the following traditional textile motif is closely related to the embroidery art form of Gujarat and Sindh?
  1. Chikankari of Lucknow
  2. Kantha of West Bengal
  3. Pipli Applique Work
  4. Rajasthani Embroidery

Answer: Rajasthani Embroidery

12. Fabric cut at 45o angle is ________.
  1. Seam allowance
  2. Seam finish
  3. Seam
  4. Bias

Answer: Bias

13. ___________ designing shows awkward look in clothing.
  1. Good
  2. Incomplete
  3. Unstitched
  4. Raw

Answer: Incomplete

14. "Pochampalli" is famous district for its beautifully designed bright coloured sarees and for the special kind of weave which is also called Pochampalli. It is a part of:
  1. Maharashtra
  2. Telangana
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Karnataka

Answer: Telangana

15. Creativity in textile is also known as ___________. (Answer = D)
  1. Fabric
  2. Clothing
  3. Textiles
  4. Designing

Answer: Designing

16. Which of the following is signature art form of tribal community of Gujarat?
  1. Chamba Handkerchief
  2. Banni and Heer Bharat
  3. Kutch and Kathiawar Embroidery
  4. Bagh Kashidakari

Answer: Kutch and Kathiawar Embroidery

17. A clothing review is __________.
  1. Whitening
  2. Wardrobe plan
  3. Cleaning
  4. Schrenerizing

Answer: Wardrobe plan

18. Blends are combination of ……………….. fibers.
  1. Same
  2. Bonded
  3. Different
  4. None of these

Answer: Different

19. Which of the following art form is believed to be auspicious, a symbol of happiness, prosperity and Suhag of a married woman?
  1. Phulkari of Punjab
  2. Bagh Kashidakari
  3. Kashida
  4. Banni and Heer Bharat

Answer: Phulkari of Punjab

20. Which of the following is very popular art form is practiced by the Lohana Community?
  1. Chamba Handkerchief
  2. Banni and Heer Bharat
  3. Kutch and Kathiawar Embroidery
  4. Bagh Kashidakari

Answer: Banni and Heer Bharat

21. The unique art of embroidery of Varanasi is
  1. Zardozi
  2. Toda
  3. Phulkari
  4. Kantha

Answer: Zardozi

22. Which of the following is very popular art form of Himachal Pradesh?
  1. Chamba Handkerchief
  2. Banni and Heer Bharat
  3. Kutch and Kathiawar Embroidery
  4. Bagh Kashidakari

Answer: Chamba Handkerchief

23. Which of the following traditional textile motif is named after the village?
  1. Chikankari of Lucknow
  2. Kantha of West Bengal
  3. Pipli Applique Work
  4. Rajasthani Embroidery

Answer: Pipli Applique Work

24. In a cultural festival, Shruti wore a traditional saree/dress of Maharashtra known as
  1. Banarasi
  2. Nauvari
  3. Kalamkari
  4. Jamdani

Answer: Nauvari

25. Which of the traditional textile motif is the basically means ‘throat’, is associated with Lord Shiva?
  1. Chikankari of Lucknow
  2. Kantha of West Bengal
  3. Pipli Applique Work
  4. Rajasthani Embroidery

Answer: Kantha of West Bengal

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