Practice high-yield Home Economics & Nutrition MCQs on Apparel Designing — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Assertion (A) Embroidery, sequins and applique form the structural design in a Garment. Reason (R) Structural design is the surface enrichment of the Garment.
Correct Answer: Option B — Both A and R are incorrect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are incorrect is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Embroidery, sequins and applique form the structural design in a Garment. Reason (R) Structural design is the surface enrichment of the Garment.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 2 of 40
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What are the classifications on which fashion terminologies depend upon? 1. Basic terms 2. Sketching terms 3. Face shape 4. On the basis of wash
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “What are the classifications on which fashion terminologies depend upon? 1. Basic terms 2. Sketching terms 3. Face shape 4. On the basis of wash”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 3 of 40
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What is the basic purpose of dart?
Correct Answer: Option B — To make two dimensional shape into three dimensional shape
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To make two dimensional shape into three dimensional shape is the correct answer to “What is the basic purpose of dart”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 4 of 40
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Consider the following statements 1. Rayon garments undergo progressive shrinkage, hence care has to be taken, while drying and ironing. 2. Direct dyes bleed while washing, therefore direct dyed fabrics are after treated with catonic agent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option A — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements 1. Rayon garments undergo progressive shrinkage, hence care has to be taken, while drying and ironing. 2. Direct dyes bleed while washing, therefore direct dyed fabrics are after treated with catonic agent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 5 of 40
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Smoothing, shaping and rounding off angular lines is done by
Correct Answer: Option B — blending
Detailed Academic Explanation:
blending is the correct answer to “Smoothing, shaping and rounding off angular lines is done by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 6 of 40
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What is the general categorisation of equipments for manufacturing garments? 1. Measuring tools 2. Marking tools 3. Cutting tools 4. Pressing tools
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What is the general categorisation of equipments for manufacturing garments? 1. Measuring tools 2. Marking tools 3. Cutting tools 4. Pressing tools”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 7 of 40
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Embroidery frame is made up of what?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Embroidery frame is made up of what”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 8 of 40
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Which scissor cuts the leather with an ease?
Correct Answer: Option D — Rotary cutter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rotary cutter is the correct answer to “Which scissor cuts the leather with an ease”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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What is the major significance of fashion?
Correct Answer: Option A — Fashion indicates change
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fashion indicates change is the correct answer to “What is the major significance of fashion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC
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Arrange the correct threading sequence pattern of a sewing machine. 1. Needle 2. Spool 3. Thread take up lever 4. Tension discs
Correct Answer: Option B — 2, 4, 3 and 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 4, 3 and 1 is the correct answer to “Arrange the correct threading sequence pattern of a sewing machine. 1. Needle 2. Spool 3. Thread take up lever 4. Tension discs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC
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What are the different classification for clothes of different age group? 1. Infant 2. School going 3. Teenager 4. Adult 5. Old age
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What are the different classification for clothes of different age group? 1. Infant 2. School going 3. Teenager 4. Adult 5. Old age”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 12 of 40
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Which among the following is said to be the component of fashion? 1. Style 2. Acceptance 3. Formation 4. Timeliness
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which among the following is said to be the component of fashion? 1. Style 2. Acceptance 3. Formation 4. Timeliness”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 13 of 40
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Which among the following come under principles of design? 1. Harmony 2. Evaluation 3. Rhythm 4. Finishing
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which among the following come under principles of design? 1. Harmony 2. Evaluation 3. Rhythm 4. Finishing”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 14 of 40
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How many different locations of dart we have?
Correct Answer: Option C — 9
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9 is the correct answer to “How many different locations of dart we have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC
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Give the correct path for the upper thread in the sewing machine. 1. Tension disc 2. Needle 3. Spool 4. Thread guide 5. Thread take up lever
Correct Answer: Option C — 3, 4, 1, 5, 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3, 4, 1, 5, 2 is the correct answer to “Give the correct path for the upper thread in the sewing machine. 1. Tension disc 2. Needle 3. Spool 4. Thread guide 5. Thread take up lever”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Which among the following are the types of sleeves? 1. Bell sleeves 2. Bishop's sleeves 3. Cap sleeves 4. Puff sleeves
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which among the following are the types of sleeves? 1. Bell sleeves 2. Bishop's sleeves 3. Cap sleeves 4. Puff sleeves”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 17 of 40
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What is the appropriate length of shoulder width?
Correct Answer: Option D — 4" below back neck
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4" below back neck is the correct answer to “What is the appropriate length of shoulder width”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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What marks the decline of fashion?
Correct Answer: Option C — Saturation point of consumer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saturation point of consumer is the correct answer to “What marks the decline of fashion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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A pocket, which is stitched on garment piece as a patch?
Correct Answer: Option A — Welt pocket
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Welt pocket is the correct answer to “A pocket, which is stitched on garment piece as a patch”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC
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What makes an object three dimensional? 1. Length 2. Width 3. Height 4. Depth
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “What makes an object three dimensional? 1. Length 2. Width 3. Height 4. Depth”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Assertion (A) Collars, seams and texture when put together create structural design. Reason (R) Structural design is inherent parts of the garment.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Collars, seams and texture when put together create structural design. Reason (R) Structural design is inherent parts of the garment.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
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Sewing machine runs heavily due to
Correct Answer: Option A — lack of oiling and cleaning
Detailed Academic Explanation:
lack of oiling and cleaning is the correct answer to “Sewing machine runs heavily due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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What do you mean by "applique"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Decorative piece of fabric applied by hand or machine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decorative piece of fabric applied by hand or machine is the correct answer to “What do you mean by "applique"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 24 of 40
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Assertion (A) Water repellant finishes produce a fabric that resist wetting and the penetration of water. Reason (R) Water repellant fabrics are coated with rubber and are not comfortable as wearing apparel.
Correct Answer: Option B — A is correct and R are incorrect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A is correct and R are incorrect is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Water repellant finishes produce a fabric that resist wetting and the penetration of water. Reason (R) Water repellant fabrics are coated with rubber and are not comfortable as wearing apparel.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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What is fashion forecasting?
Correct Answer: Option A — A global career that focuses on upcoming trends
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A global career that focuses on upcoming trends is the correct answer to “What is fashion forecasting”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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What is said to unfold and remove the wrinkler from the fabric?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pucker
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pucker is the correct answer to “What is said to unfold and remove the wrinkler from the fabric”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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. . . . . . . . sheet is a technical document that contains the detail of the product.
Correct Answer: Option A — Apparel specifications
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Apparel specifications is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . sheet is a technical document that contains the detail of the product.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Consider the following statements 1. Garments, which have warm should not be put away until they have been throughly aired. 2. Washable garments should be laundered frequently. Which of the statements given above is fare correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements 1. Garments, which have warm should not be put away until they have been throughly aired. 2. Washable garments should be laundered frequently. Which of the statements given above is fare correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 29 of 40
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Assertion (A) Majority of threads intended for use in machine sewing are constructed with (S) twist. Reason (R) Thread with (Z) twist becomes untwisted by the action of machines and then fray and breaks.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both A and R are false
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are false is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Majority of threads intended for use in machine sewing are constructed with (S) twist. Reason (R) Thread with (Z) twist becomes untwisted by the action of machines and then fray and breaks.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Fashion designers have to take a lot of things into consideration when developing a new design. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Correct Answer: Option A — Velvet has gloss and direction of pile. The most important consideration when using velvet is the direction of the pile
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Velvet has gloss and direction of pile. The most important consideration when using velvet is the direction of the pile is the correct answer to “Fashion designers have to take a lot of things into consideration when developing a new design. Which of the following statements is incorrect”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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What is/are the reason(s) which lead(s) to the perfect fit of a garment?
Correct Answer: Option A — Accuracy of body measurement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Accuracy of body measurement is the correct answer to “What is/are the reason(s) which lead(s) to the perfect fit of a garment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
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Arrange the correct sequence of cutting a sleeve pattern. 1. Marking the stitching line 2. Tracing the stitching line 3. Cutting the sleeve pattern 4. Marking the cutting line Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option D — 4, 3, 2 and 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4, 3, 2 and 1 is the correct answer to “Arrange the correct sequence of cutting a sleeve pattern. 1. Marking the stitching line 2. Tracing the stitching line 3. Cutting the sleeve pattern 4. Marking the cutting line Select the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Which among the following is said to be the function of sewing machine? 1. Dartirig 2. Hemming 3. Binding 4. Piping
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which among the following is said to be the function of sewing machine? 1. Dartirig 2. Hemming 3. Binding 4. Piping”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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While washing cotton fabrics colour can be prevented from bleaching by using
Correct Answer: Option B — Common salt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Common salt is the correct answer to “While washing cotton fabrics colour can be prevented from bleaching by using”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC
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Which of the following textile materials is not suitable to be washed with alkaline washing detergents?
Correct Answer: Option D — Wool
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wool is the correct answer to “Which of the following textile materials is not suitable to be washed with alkaline washing detergents”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Stain of adhesive tape can be removed by
Correct Answer: Option B — harden with ice cube and rub off with fingers, then with perchlorate ethylene or other solvent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
harden with ice cube and rub off with fingers, then with perchlorate ethylene or other solvent is the correct answer to “Stain of adhesive tape can be removed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
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Calendaring is a mechanical finishing process, which used to 1. smooth the surface. 2. provide various surface effects. 3. lift the fibres from the fabric to form a soft fibrous surface. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Calendaring is a mechanical finishing process, which used to 1. smooth the surface. 2. provide various surface effects. 3. lift the fibres from the fabric to form a soft fibrous surface. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which of the following is least affected by mildew and moth?
Correct Answer: Option D — Synthetic fibres
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Synthetic fibres is the correct answer to “Which of the following is least affected by mildew and moth”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Fullness in garments can be achieved by the use of
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Fullness in garments can be achieved by the use of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
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Organization responsible for preventing unfair or deceptive trade practices in textile and textile products is
Correct Answer: Option B — Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the correct answer to “Organization responsible for preventing unfair or deceptive trade practices in textile and textile products is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Apparel Designing.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Apparel Designing
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💡Examiner's Advisory for Home Economics & Nutrition
In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.