Analysis and Feedback Accountancy board paper 2017 CBSE 29 March 2017Clothing : A Social History - Class 9 Social Science MCQs (Free Practice Test)
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Question :
Which of the following rule was introduced by Governor General Amherst between 1824 - 1828 ?
Answer :
 | Shoe respect' rule - taking off shoes as a mark of respect |
| Rule to remove the turban as a mark of respect in front of British officials | |
| Rule of prostrating in front of Governors to show respect | |
| Rule to wear western clothes in office |
Question :
Why was the abolition of slavery in Travancore in 1855 frustrating for upper castes ?
Answer :
| Because the freed slaves resorted to riots. | |
| Because the freed slaves refused to work under the upper castes. | |
| Because upper caste people felt that they would lose control over the freed slaves. |
| Because freed slaves converted themselves to Christianity. |
Question :
The name 'shanar' refers to which of the following ?
Answer :
| A community of toddy tappers in Southern Travancore |
| Peasant community of Northern Travancore | |
| An upper caste community of Andhra Pradesh | |
| A lower caste community of Andhra Pradesh |
Question :
Jnanadanandini Tagore is associated with
Answer :
| Sans Culottes | |
| Community of toddy tappers | |
| Brahmika Sarees |
| Partition of Bengal. |
Question :
Before 17th century, ordinary women in Britain possessed only a few clothes made of
Answer :
| flax, linen and wool |
| wool, flax and fur | |
| linen, silk and wool | |
| chintz, flax, silk |
Question :
Why did Dalit converts in India adopt western style clothing ?
Answer :
| It was comfortable | |
| It was cheaper | |
| It was a sign of equality and self respect |
| It was fashionable. [CBSE CCE 2010] |
Question :
Why did the Jacobins call themselves 'Sans Culottes' ?
Answer :
| They wanted to be recognised by this name | |
| They wanted to be different from the commoners | |
| They wanted to distinguish themselves from the aristocracy. |
| They wanted to spread the idea of equality. |
Question :
Many women reformers changed back into traditional clothes as
Answer :
| Faced by persistent attacks, they decided to conform to conventions. |
| They found the new style of clothing too stylish | |
| New style of clothing did not fit them well | |
| There were no good tailors to stitch the new style of clothing. [CBSE CCE 2010] |
Question :
Which one of the following statements about women's fashion in the twentieth century is not true ?
Answer :
| Women started wearing trousers and blouses. | |
| Women started wearing jewellery. |
| Women started wearing shorter skirts | |
| Women started wearing sober colours. (CBSE CCE 2010] |
Question :
Till 19th century what determined the dresses of the caste Hindus of Indian society ?
Answer :
| Brahmins decided what the people of other castes should wear | |
| Indian Shastras determined the types of clothes to be worn by people of various sections of society. | |
| Caste system and social codes clearly defined what Hindus should wear. |
| Caste panchayats determined the clothes to be worn. |
