Clothing And Textile — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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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.
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “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.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
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Question 2 of 40
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A chemical finish, exclusively given to cotton to increase lustre, strength and dye ability is
Correct Answer: Option D — mercerisation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
mercerisation is the correct answer to “A chemical finish, exclusively given to cotton to increase lustre, strength and dye ability is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 3 of 40
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Acid dyes are so called because
Correct Answer: Option C — their content is acidic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
their content is acidic is the correct answer to “Acid dyes are so called because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 4 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 5 of 40
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Assertion (A) Microscopic test is a confirmatory test for man-made fibres. Reason (R) Manmade fibres have their distinct characteristic microscopic appearance.
Correct Answer: Option B — Both A and R are false
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are false is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Microscopic test is a confirmatory test for man-made fibres. Reason (R) Manmade fibres have their distinct characteristic microscopic appearance.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 6 of 40
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What are the basis of textile sampling?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What are the basis of textile sampling”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 7 of 40
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What are the benefits of conducting research?
Correct Answer: Option B — To decide which route one should follow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To decide which route one should follow is the correct answer to “What are the benefits of conducting research”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 8 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3, e-5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3, e-5 is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following are types of Phulkari? 1. Chope 2. Til patra 3. Saloo 4. Bayton 5. Durjani
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following are types of Phulkari? 1. Chope 2. Til patra 3. Saloo 4. Bayton 5. Durjani”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 10 of 40
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Which fabric was used by the people of Indus Valley civilisation?
Correct Answer: Option B — Cotton
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cotton is the correct answer to “Which fabric was used by the people of Indus Valley civilisation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 11 of 40
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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.
Correct Answer: Option D — 3, 5, 1, 2, 4, 7, 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3, 5, 1, 2, 4, 7, 5 is the correct answer to “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.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 12 of 40
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Fibres can be found in
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Fibres can be found in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 13 of 40
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Which type of sampling is systematically at a regular interval?
Correct Answer: Option B — Systematic sampling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Systematic sampling is the correct answer to “Which type of sampling is systematically at a regular interval”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 14 of 40
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What is the need of sampling in textile industry?
Correct Answer: Option A — In the production of export quality products
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In the production of export quality products is the correct answer to “What is the need of sampling in textile industry”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 15 of 40
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Assertion (A) Terry Towel is the most absorbant fabric structure. Reason (R) It is a cut pile hence more surface area to absorb water.
Correct Answer: Option C — A is correct, but R is incorrect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A is correct, but R is incorrect is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Terry Towel is the most absorbant fabric structure. Reason (R) It is a cut pile hence more surface area to absorb water.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 16 of 40
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Which of the following fibres have good resiliency? 1. Wool 2. Polyester 3. Rayon 4. Cotton
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Which of the following fibres have good resiliency? 1. Wool 2. Polyester 3. Rayon 4. Cotton”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 17 of 40
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What is the name of the process in which quality control is the priority at every level?
Correct Answer: Option C — Monitoring production
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Monitoring production is the correct answer to “What is the name of the process in which quality control is the priority at every level”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 18 of 40
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What is Kasuti embroidery?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kasuti is considered as an auspicious craft
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kasuti is considered as an auspicious craft is the correct answer to “What is Kasuti embroidery”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 19 of 40
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Tenacity of a fibre is directly related to
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Tenacity of a fibre is directly related to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 20 of 40
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. . . . . . . . . is performed on pattern requiring a solid ground, usually dark shades and extremely tight registration of peg objects to the background.
Correct Answer: Option B — Discharge printing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Discharge printing is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . . is performed on pattern requiring a solid ground, usually dark shades and extremely tight registration of peg objects to the background.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 21 of 40
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What is the status of linen cloth resilience?
Correct Answer: Option C — Very poor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Very poor is the correct answer to “What is the status of linen cloth resilience”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 22 of 40
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Which among the following is not the feature of Chikankari?
Correct Answer: Option D — It is used only as a veil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is used only as a veil is the correct answer to “Which among the following is not the feature of Chikankari”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 23 of 40
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What do you mean by technical textiles?
Correct Answer: Option C — They have performance based properties
Detailed Academic Explanation:
They have performance based properties is the correct answer to “What do you mean by technical textiles”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 24 of 40
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Basket, pile, twill and satin are all types of
Correct Answer: Option A — weaves
Detailed Academic Explanation:
weaves is the correct answer to “Basket, pile, twill and satin are all types of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 25 of 40
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The dirty oily looking spots on the warp or filling yarns or on packaged-dye yarn. It means
Correct Answer: Option C — soiled filling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
soiled filling is the correct answer to “The dirty oily looking spots on the warp or filling yarns or on packaged-dye yarn. It means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 26 of 40
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Which fibre is marked as 'Queen of all textile fibres'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Silk
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Silk is the correct answer to “Which fibre is marked as 'Queen of all textile fibres'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 27 of 40
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What do you mean by Quality Control?
Correct Answer: Option B — Process by which entities review the quality of the product in the industry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Process by which entities review the quality of the product in the industry is the correct answer to “What do you mean by Quality Control”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 28 of 40
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Which saree is said to be the most expensive?
Correct Answer: Option C — Kanjeevaram
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kanjeevaram is the correct answer to “Which saree is said to be the most expensive”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 29 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2, 3, 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3, 4 is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 30 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option A — 2, 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 31 of 40
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Assertion (A) Textured yarns are not prone to snagging. Reason (R) Lesser surface area is available to contact rough or sharp objects.
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) Textured yarns are not prone to snagging. Reason (R) Lesser surface area is available to contact rough or sharp objects.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 32 of 40
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What is the basic characteristic of technical test?
Correct Answer: Option C — Involves technical knowledge and skills
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Involves technical knowledge and skills is the correct answer to “What is the basic characteristic of technical test”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 33 of 40
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Which country is said to be the major importer of silk fabric?
Correct Answer: Option C — Indonesia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indonesia is the correct answer to “Which country is said to be the major importer of silk fabric”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 34 of 40
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Where the Ikat textile called 'Bandhas' is produced?
Correct Answer: Option A — Odisha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Odisha is the correct answer to “Where the Ikat textile called 'Bandhas' is produced”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 35 of 40
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Which among the following is the Zardozi style of embroidery?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which among the following is the Zardozi style of embroidery”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 36 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option C — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 37 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 38 of 40
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Dye is applied to fabric via
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Dye is applied to fabric via”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 39 of 40
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Which of the following textile properties are most desirable for Olympic swim wear?
Correct Answer: Option C — Maximum stretch and durability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maximum stretch and durability is the correct answer to “Which of the following textile properties are most desirable for Olympic swim wear”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
Question 40 of 40
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What is the major significance of embroidery from Gujarat?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mirrors on the fabric with an embroidery stitch
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mirrors on the fabric with an embroidery stitch is the correct answer to “What is the major significance of embroidery from Gujarat”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Clothing And Textile.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Clothing And Textile
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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.