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Clothing And Textile — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Home Economics & Nutrition MCQs on Clothing And Textile — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.

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40
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PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC...
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Exam-Level PPSC FPSC KPPSC SPSC
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following is/are the characteristic(s) of Kanjivaram sarees? 1. Korvai i.e., solidcontrast border. 2. Pelni i.e. Palla in contrast warp yarn. 3. Motives inspired by temples. 4. Only in green colour.

Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

A chemical finish, exclusively given to cotton to increase lustre, strength and dye ability is

Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Acid dyes are so called because

Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Vicuna is one of the softest fibres in the world. 2. Vicuna fibre can be obtained only by killing the animals. 3. Chrysolite is the asbestos, most often found in textile, because of several properties making it specially adaptable to fabrics. 4. Yarn of asbestos may be plain, they may have a core of wire glass or nylon filament that may be piles or cords. Select the correct answer

Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Assertion (A) Microscopic test is a confirmatory test for man-made fibres. Reason (R) Manmade fibres have their distinct characteristic microscopic appearance.

Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What are the basis of textile sampling?

Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What are the benefits of conducting research?

Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Match the following. List-I List-II a. Worsted yarns 1. Suitable for knit blankets, soft fabric casual dress material b. Woollen yarns 2. Tailor use for suiting c. More firmly woven, do not sag 3. Woollen yarn d. Tensile strength relatively low 4. Worsted yarn e. It has protein called keratin and layers-cuticle, cortex, medulla 5. Wool

Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following are types of Phulkari? 1. Chope 2. Til patra 3. Saloo 4. Bayton 5. Durjani

Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which fabric was used by the people of Indus Valley civilisation?

Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Give the correct sequence of making kanthas. 1. Collection of coloured and while threads from the border. 2. Forming a lay of fabrice and stitching it together. 3. Washing of fabric with gram flour. 4. Compatmentalisation of the surface. 5. Tearing off the coloured borders and making the fabrics uniform in size. 6. Filling in between spaces. 7. Filling the compartments with the required design.

Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Fibres can be found in

Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which type of sampling is systematically at a regular interval?

Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is the need of sampling in textile industry?

Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Assertion (A) Terry Towel is the most absorbant fabric structure. Reason (R) It is a cut pile hence more surface area to absorb water.

Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following fibres have good resiliency? 1. Wool 2. Polyester 3. Rayon 4. Cotton

Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is the name of the process in which quality control is the priority at every level?

Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is Kasuti embroidery?

Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Tenacity of a fibre is directly related to

Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

. . . . . . . . . is performed on pattern requiring a solid ground, usually dark shades and extremely tight registration of peg objects to the background.

Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is the status of linen cloth resilience?

Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which among the following is not the feature of Chikankari?

Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What do you mean by technical textiles?

Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Basket, pile, twill and satin are all types of

Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

The dirty oily looking spots on the warp or filling yarns or on packaged-dye yarn. It means

Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which fibre is marked as 'Queen of all textile fibres'?

Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What do you mean by Quality Control?

Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which saree is said to be the most expensive?

Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following are major properties of activewear that are of interest today? 1. Thermal insulation 2. Stretch with full recovery 3. Moisture transfer 4. Water resistance 5. Flame retardant

Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following methods of printing are currently practised largely in the Indian textile industry? 1. Screen printing 2. Digital printing 3. Roller printing 4. Block printing

Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Assertion (A) Textured yarns are not prone to snagging. Reason (R) Lesser surface area is available to contact rough or sharp objects.

Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is the basic characteristic of technical test?

Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which country is said to be the major importer of silk fabric?

Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Where the Ikat textile called 'Bandhas' is produced?

Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which among the following is the Zardozi style of embroidery?

Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Chikankari though done on the white muslin background, now is done on 1. voileor 2 by 2 2. mulmul or organdy 3. chiffon or georgettes 4. net

Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following statements is/ are correct? 1. Uniform silk yarns are more suitable for weaving on high speed looms than hand reeled silk yarns. 2. Reeling or unwinding the filament from the cocoon is done in an establishment called a filature. 3. Doupion silk comes from two silk worms who spin their cocoon together. 4. Reeled silk or Gandhi Ashram silk is a long continuous filament 300-1600 yards in length. Selects the correct answer

Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Dye is applied to fabric via

Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following textile properties are most desirable for Olympic swim wear?

Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is the major significance of embroidery from Gujarat?

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