Online Test of Chapter – 8 Clothing: A Social History Test 2 | History Class 9th Social Science (S.St)
Questions:
Q.1- Who was first Indian to adopt the western-style clothing?
a. Parsis
b. Guajarati
c. Christians
d. None of these
Q.2- Indians western clothes were a sign of what?
a. Progress
b. Modernity
c. Both a and b
d. None of these
Q.3- In May 1922, Why Shanar women were attacked?
a. For wearing a western cloth
b. For wearing a cloth across their upper bodies
c. For wearing gold
d. None of these
Q.4- In which year slavery abolished in Travancore?
a. 1870
b. 1892
c. 1863
d. 1855
Q.5- Which things created misunderstanding and conflict between the British and the Indians?
a. The wearing of turban
b. The wearing of shoes
c. Both a and b
d. None of these
Q.6- Which Governor General asked the Indians to remove their shoes?
a. Ripon
b. Amherst
c. Wellesley
d. None of these
Q.7- What idea was suggested by Rabindranath Tagore about national dress?
a. Combination of Hindu and Muslim dress
b. Combination of Indian and European dress
c. Combination of Indian and British dress
d. None of these
Q.8- In 1870s, What was the style adopted by Jnanadanandini Devi?
a. Rajasthan style of dress
b. western style of skirt
c. Parsi style of wearing sari
d. None of these
Q.9- Which style of wearing sari of Jnanadanandini Devi is adopted by Brahmo Samaji?
a. Bhoomika sari
b. Brahmika sari
c. Samaji sari
d. None of these
Q.10- Which movement in Bengal was linked to the politics of clothing?
a. Swadeshi movement
b. Champaran movement
c. Khilafat movement
d. None of these
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Who was first Indian to adopt the western-style clothing?
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The wealthy Parsis of western India were among the first to adapt Western-style clothing. Baggy trousers and the phenta (or hat) were added to long collarless coats, with boots and a walking stick to complete the look of the gentleman.
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The wealthy Parsis of western India were among the first to adapt Western-style clothing. Baggy trousers and the phenta (or hat) were added to long collarless coats, with boots and a walking stick to complete the look of the gentleman.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Indians western clothes were a sign of what?
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Western clothes were a sign of modernity and progress. Western-style clothing was also especially attractive to groups of Dalit converts to Christianity who now found it liberating.
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Western clothes were a sign of modernity and progress. Western-style clothing was also especially attractive to groups of Dalit converts to Christianity who now found it liberating.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
In May 1922, Why Shanar women were attacked?
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Shanar women were attacked by Nairs in May 1922 in public places in the southern princely state of Travancore, for wearing a cloth across their upper bodies. Over subsequent decades, a violent conflict over dress codes ensued.
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Shanar women were attacked by Nairs in May 1922 in public places in the southern princely state of Travancore, for wearing a cloth across their upper bodies. Over subsequent decades, a violent conflict over dress codes ensued.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
In which year slavery abolished in Travancore?
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The abolition of slavery in Travancore in 1855 led to even more frustration among the dominant castes who felt they were losing control.
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The abolition of slavery in Travancore in 1855 led to even more frustration among the dominant castes who felt they were losing control.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which things created misunderstanding and conflict between the British and the Indians?
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The wearing of turban and shoes were the two things created misunderstanding and conflict between the British and the Indians.
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The wearing of turban and shoes were the two things created misunderstanding and conflict between the British and the Indians.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which Governor General asked the Indians to remove their shoes?
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In 1824 – 1828, Governor-General Amherst insisted that Indians take their shoes off as a sign of respect when they appeared before him, but this was not strictly followed.
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In 1824 – 1828, Governor-General Amherst insisted that Indians take their shoes off as a sign of respect when they appeared before him, but this was not strictly followed.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
What idea was suggested by Rabindranath Tagore about national dress?
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Rabindranath Tagore suggested that instead of combining Indian and European dress, India’s national dress should combine elements of Hindu and Muslim dress.
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Rabindranath Tagore suggested that instead of combining Indian and European dress, India’s national dress should combine elements of Hindu and Muslim dress.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
In 1870s, What was the style adopted by Jnanadanandini Devi?
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In the late 1870s, Jnanadanandini Devi, wife of Satyendranath Tagore, adopted Parsi style of wearing sari pinned to the left shoulder with a brooch,and worn with a blouse and shoes.
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In the late 1870s, Jnanadanandini Devi, wife of Satyendranath Tagore, adopted Parsi style of wearing sari pinned to the left shoulder with a brooch,and worn with a blouse and shoes.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which style of wearing sari of Jnanadanandini Devi is adopted by Brahmo Samaji?
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Jnanadanandini Devi’s style of wearing sari was adopted by Brahmo Samaji women and came to be called Brahmika sari. This style gained acceptance before long among Maharashtrian and Uttar Pradesh Brahmos, as well as non-Brahmos.
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Jnanadanandini Devi’s style of wearing sari was adopted by Brahmo Samaji women and came to be called Brahmika sari. This style gained acceptance before long among Maharashtrian and Uttar Pradesh Brahmos, as well as non-Brahmos.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which movement in Bengal was linked to the politics of clothing?
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The Swadeshi movement in Bengal in the first decade of the twentieth century was linked to the politics of clothing. The Swadeshi movement developed in reaction to this measure.
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The Swadeshi movement in Bengal in the first decade of the twentieth century was linked to the politics of clothing. The Swadeshi movement developed in reaction to this measure.