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This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Why were Shanar women attacked by Nairs in May 1922? |
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Answer» For wearing a cloth across their upper bodies |
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Which one of the following is the most appropriate definition of Sumptuary Laws? |
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Answer» Laws meant to emphasise the social hierarchy |
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The existing dress codes in Europe were swept away by |
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Answer» French Revolution |
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Who was Manockfee Cowasjee Entee? |
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Answer» An assessor was Manockfee Cowasjee Entee. |
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What was the idea of national dress as suggested by Rabindranath Tagore? |
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Answer» Combination of Hindu and Muslim dress |
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England passed a law which compelled all persons over 6 years of age, except those of high position, to wear woollen caps made in England on Sundays and all holy days. What does this mean? |
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Answer» Some sumptuary laws were passed to protect home production against imports |
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The simplicity of clothing of ‘Sans-Culottes’ was meant to express … |
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Answer» The idea of equality |
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Revolution, in the 19 th century, Britain began the mass manufacture________ of textiles which it exported to many parts of the world, including India.(A) Cotton (B) Silk (C) Linen (D) Synthetic fiber |
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Answer» The answer is (A) Cotton |
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By the twentieth century, a __________ style came to reflect seriousness and professionalism.(A) Luxurious (B) Traditional (C) Modern (D) Plain |
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Answer» The answer is (D) Plain |
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