Clothes - 1 Class 3 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What do we wear in summers?
(a) Cotton clothes
(b) Silk clothes
(c) Woollen clothes
(d) None of these
Ans: (a)
We wear cotton clothes during summer as cotton absorbs sweat from the body, exposing it to the atmosphere for easy evaporation. As we tend to sweat more during summer, cotton fabric absorbs sweat and helps the body to cool down.

(ii) What do the long skirt worn by women in Assam called?
(a) Baku
(b) Phiran
(c) Lehenga
(d) Mekhela
Ans: (d)
The Mekhela Chador is the traditional dress for the women of Assam. It is worn by women of all ages except children.

(iii) Which is the most popular dress worn by Indian women?
(a) Baku
(b) Saree
(c) Ghaghra choli
(d) None of these
Ans: (b)
The saree has long been the most popular dress for Indian women.

(iv) What is the purpose of the earliest clothes worn by humans?
(a) Fashion statement
(b) Protection from heat or cold
(c) Symbol of social status
(d) Religious significance
Ans: (b)
Initially, clothes were worn primarily for protection from the elements.

(v) Which of the following are examples of unstitched clothes?
(a) Jeans and T-shirts
(b) Sari, shawl, and dhoti
(c) Blazers and trousers
(d) Skirts and blouses
Ans: (b)
Sari, shawl, and dhoti are traditional unstitched garments.

Q2: Fill in the blanks

(i) _______________ of Lucknow are famous around the world.
(ii) Sikhs all over India wear __________.
(iii) Lungi is known as _________ in Tamil Nadu.
(iv) ________ and ________ were some of the earliest materials used by humans for clothing.
(v) Unstitched garments such as ________, ________, and ________ continue to be worn in various cultures.
Ans: 
(i) Chikankari of Lucknow are famous around the world.

(ii) Sikhs all over India wear turban.
(iii) Lungi is known as kaili in Tamil Nadu.
(iv) Tree leaves and tree bark were some of the earliest materials used by humans for clothing.
(v) Unstitched garments such as Sari, shawl and dhoti continue to be worn in various cultures.

Explanation:

• Lucknow is well known for its Chikankari work across the World. Kurta and Pajamas manufactured of Chikan (a type of Cloth) are famous in this district and people mostly wear them in the summer season.
• The Gurus ensured that both men and women are able to wear a turban, which shows another action of equality.
• Lungi is also known as "Kaili" or "Saaram/Chaaram" in South Tamil Nadu.
• Before learning to weave cloth, early humans used natural materials like tree leaves and bark for clothing.
• These traditional garments are examples of unstitched clothing items.

Q3: Match the following

Q4: True-False Statements

(i) Clothes serve as a means of making a statement about an individual's background and preferences.
Ans: True

(ii) Stitched clothes have always been the norm throughout human history.
Ans: False

(iii) Sari, shawl, and dhoti are examples of stitched garments.
Ans: False

(iv) The evolution of clothing is solely driven by fashion trends and personal preferences.
Ans: False

Q5: Answer the following questions

(i) Name the types of dresses worn by men in India.
Ans: For men, traditional clothes are the Achkan/Sherwani, Bandhgala, Lungi, Kurta, Angarkha, Jama, Shalwar Kameez and Dhoti or Pajama.

(ii) Name some dresses that are common all over India.
Ans: Some common dresses in India are:

• Saree.
• Ghagra Choli.
• Dhoti Kurta.
• Lungi Kurta.
• Salwar Suit.
• Anarkali Suit.
• Kurta and Churidar.

(iii) Name the types of dresses worn by women in India.
Ans: Traditional Indian clothing for women in the north and east are saris worn with choli tops; a long skirt called a lehenga or pavada worn with choli and a dupatta scarf to create an ensemble called a gagra choli; or salwar kameez suits, while many south Indian women traditionally wear sari.