Tailoring Instructor Question Paper and Answer Key

FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Code: 081/2024
Medium of Question – English
Name of Post:Tailoring Instructor
Department:Prisons and Correctional Services
Cat.Number:685/2023
Date or Test : 09/07/2024

1. Which embroidery stitch is used for Gavanti?
(A) Kasuti
(B) Kashida
(C) Catch
(D) Phulkari

2. Which state is famous for Phulkari Embroidery?
(A) Kerala
(B) Assam
(C) Punjab
(D) Orissa

3. Which stitch is used for outline design stitch?
(A) Running stitch
(B) Satin stitch
(C) Long and Short stitch
(D) Back stitch
Question Cancelled

4. Which thread and fabric are used in the Chikankari work?
(A) Yellow thread and wool fabric
(B) White thread and muslin fabric
(C) White thread and velvet fabric
(D) Colour thread and velvet fabric

5. Which thread is used for temporary stitch?
(A) Same colour thread
(B) Pearl thread
(C) Sewing thread
(D) Contrast colour thread

6. Which stitch used for kantha embroidery?
(A) Back stitch
(B) Stem
(C) Herring bone stitch
(D) Running stitch

7. Long and short stitch is used for :
(A) Shadow work
(B) Shaded embroidery
(C) Kantha work
(D) Kashida

8. Using herringbone stitch for joining two finished raw edge decoratively is known as :
(A) Sizing
(B) Faggoting
(C) Thampoor
(D) Mecerizing

9. Elonged chain stitch used to work petals and small flowers and Leaves :
(A) Lazy dasy
(B) Bullion
(C) French Knot
(D) Fly stitch

10. Open chain stitch made in the shapes of ‘V’ :
(A) Lazy dasy
(B) Bullion
(C) French Knot
(D) Fly stitch

11. Techniques of applying one fabric to another in a decorative manner :
(A) Faggoting
(B) Couching
(C) Applique work
(D) All of these

12. Which stitch is used for eyelet hole?
(A) Bullion knot
(B) Chain
(C) Button hole
(D) Herringbone

13. Which stitch is invisible stitch?
(A) Cross
(B) Slip
(C) Chain
(D) Stem

14. Which stitch is substitute for machine stitch?
(A) Satin
(B) Back stitch
(C) Running stitch
(D) Slip

15. Which thread is used for Chinese embroidery?
(A) Linen
(B) Cotton
(C) Silk
(D) Wool

16. What is the use of thread cutter?
(A) Trimming
(B) Decorative
(C) Cutting
(D) Finishing

17. Which tool is used to draw right angle?
(A) Pencil
(B) Tailors square
(C) Dressmakers Gauge
(D) French curve

18. Which tool is help draw neck and armhole shapes?
(A) French Curve
(B) Tailors square
(C) Curve scale
(D) All of these

19. A protective cover used for pointed finger while using to stitch hand stitch :
(A) Thimple
(B) Finger shield
(C) Stiletto
(D) Finger cap

20. Which tool is used for placing positioning marks on cutting pattern, balance mark and seam allowance?
(A) Thread cutter
(B) Pinking scissors
(C) Snippers
(D) Notcher

21. Which tool is used for opening up the machine stitch?
(A) Snippers
(B) Seam ripper
(C) Seam guage
(D) Thread cutter

22. ___________ used for ironing pile fabric.
(A) Duplex board
(B) Needle board
(C) Sleeve board
(D) Pinking Scissor

23. One feet = ___________.
(A) 24”
(B) 50”
(C) 12”
(D) 15”

24. Which tool is used for cutting zig-zag profile?
(A) Scissor
(B) Thread Cutter
(C) Seam Ripper
(D) Pinking Scissor

25. Name the middle part of hand needle :
(A) Eye
(B) Stem
(C) Point
(D) Head

26. Remedies for machine runs heavily :
(A) Oil the machine periodically
(B) Stitch Regulator should be set correctly
(C) Set the presser foot properly
(D) Needle fix correctly

27. Which machine is used to stitch at the edge of pocket, flap, belt carrier?
(A) Single needle
(B) Feed off arm
(C) Bar tacking
(D) Flat lock machine

28. Which hold the needle at one end with the help of the clamp?
(A) Presser Bar
(B) Needle Bar
(C) Stitch Regulator
(D) Face plate

29. Which part engages and disengages the stitching mechanism?
(A) Fly wheel
(B) Balance wheel
(C) Stop motion screw
(D) Thread guide

30. What is the reason for fabric puckering?
(A) One or both tension too tight
(B) Poor thread
(C) Bobbin too full
(D) Dirt in the bobbin case

31. Which machine is used for embroidery work?
(A) Zig zag
(B) Double needle
(C) Overlock
(D) Flat lock

32. Which part help to move the cloth forward while sewing?
(A) Feed dog
(B) Presser foot
(C) Stitch Regulator
(D) Thread guide

33. Which machine is used for top stitching?
(A) Single needle
(B) Double needle
(C) Zig zag
(D) Feed off arm

34. Which machine is used for bottom finishing in T-Shirt?
(A) Single needle
(B) Flat lock
(C) Overlock
(D) Zig zag

35. Reason for Needle Breaking :
(A) Too little pressure on presser foot
(B) Take up spring week, broken or missing
(C) Presser foot in correctly set
(D) Stitch Regular set too close to ‘0’ point
Question Cancelled

36. Which of the following statements about natural fibers is true?
(A) Natural fibers are always synthetic
(B) Natural fibers can be produced by geological processes, plants, and animals
(C) Natural fibers are not biodegradable
(D) Natural fibers cannot be used in high-tech applications

37. What term is used to describe natural fibers that are of short length?
(A) Filament fibers
(B) Staple fibers
(C) Continuous fibers
(D) Synthetic fibers

38. Which characteristic of a fabric refers to its ability to maintain its appearance and shape after repeated laundering?
(A) Durability
(B) Elasticity
(C) Absorbency
(D) Colorfastness

39. Which of the following is an example of a synthetic fiber?
(A) Rayon
(B) Cotton
(C) Nylon
(D) Silk

40. Which characteristic of fabric describes its surface finish and influences its aesthetics and functionality?
(A) Insulation
(B) Appearance
(C) Flexibility
(D) Durability

41. When selecting fabric for a winter coat, which characteristic would be most important?
(A) Breath ability
(B) Insulation
(C) Flexibility
(D) Absorbency

42. What is a crucial factor to consider when selecting fabric for athletic wear?
(A) Insulation
(B) Eco-friendliness
(C) Flexibility
(D) Absorbency

43. Which natural fiber is obtained from the flax plant?
(A) Silk
(B) Jute
(C) Linen
(D) Wool

44. Fabric flexibility is influenced by :
(A) Yarn count
(B) Fabric weight
(C) Fiber type
(D) Weave pattern

45. Rayon fiber is derived from :
(A) Wood pulp
(B) Silkworms
(C) Petroleum
(D) Sheep

46. Which among the following is also a decorative seam and is used for making collars of shirts?
(A) Lapped seam
(B) Corded seam
(C) Flat and felled seam
(D) Topstitched seam

47. A seam that is sewn twice, with the first line of stitching visible on the right side of the fabric, is :
(A) Flat-fell seam
(B) Lapped seam
(C) Bound seam
(D) Overlock seam

48. Which type of dart is often used in tailored garments to shape the neckline or collar area?
(A) Bust dart
(B) French dart
(C) Neckline dart
(D) Collar dart

49. Which type of dart is often used in tailored trousers to provide shaping around the hip and thigh area?
(A) French dart
(B) Hip dart
(C) Front waist dart
(D) Contour dart

50. What is the primary difference between a French dart and a regular bust dart?
(A) French darts are longer and extend from the shoulder to the bust
(B) French darts are sewn diagonally, while regular bust darts are vertical
(C) French darts are used in men’s garments, while regular bust darts are used in women’s garments
(D) French darts have a wider base and extend from the bust to the waist

51. Which of the following types of pleats is formed by folding the fabric in opposite directions, resulting in a zigzag pattern?
(A) Box pleat
(B) Knife pleat
(C) Sunburst pleat
(D) Accordion pleat
Question Cancelled

52. Which of the following types of pleats is characterized by small, narrow folds facing in the same direction?
(A) Box pleats
(B) Knife pleats
(C) Inverted pleats
(D) Accordion pleats

53. What is the recommended distance between two parallel lines of stitching for creating pin tucks?
(A) 1/8 inch (3 mm)
(B) 1/4 inch (6 mm)
(C) 3/8 inch (9 mm)
(D) 1/2 inch (12 mm)

54. Which fabric is NOT suitable for creating tucks?
(A) Lightweight cotton
(B) Silk satin
(C) Denim
(D) Fleece

55. What is a placket in garment construction?
(A) A type of pocket
(B) A decorative trim
(C) An opening or slit in a garment
(D) A sleeve attachment technique

56. What is the primary function of a sleeve placket?
(A) To create a decorative element
(B) To attach the sleeve to the garment
(C) To allow ease of movement
(D) To provide a closure for the sleeve

57. Which sleeve is designed to appear as a continuous line from the neck to the wrist, often used in athletic wear for its freedom of movement and ease of sewing?
(A) Raglan Sleeve
(B) Set-in Sleeve
(C) Dolman Sleeve
(D) Balloon Sleeve

58. Which sleeve style is identified by its fullness at the wrist, often gathered into a cuff, creating a billowy effect at the lower part of the sleeve?
(A) Poet Sleeve
(B) Bell Sleeve
(C) Bishop Sleeve
(D) Leg of Mutton Sleeve

59. In garment construction, what is the primary purpose of the collar stand in a shirt collar?
(A) To add decorative elements to the collar
(B) To provide structure and support, allowing the collar to stand up
(C) To make the collar more flexible
(D) To reduce the cost of manufacturing

60. When constructing a collar, the undercollar is typically cut:
(A) On the bias to match the upper collar
(B) Smaller than the upper collar to prevent rolling
(C) Larger than the upper collar for added fullness
(D) Exactly the same size as the upper collar

61. If any three colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel are used in the colour scheme is
(A) Triadic Colour scheme
(B) Analogous colour scheme
(C) Achromatic colour scheme
(D) Monochromatic colour scheme

62. What is the other name of colour?
(A) Tones
(B) Value
(C) Intensity
(D) Hue

63. Identify the warm colours
(A) Orange-Red-Blue
(B) Red-Orange-Yellow
(C) Yellow-Orange-Green
(D) Green-Red-Blue

64. What are the secondary colours?
(A) Green, Violet, Orange
(B) Red, Yellow, Orange
(C) Red, Yellow, Blue
(D) Green, Violet, Yellow

65. What is the lightest values of a colour?
(A) Tints
(B) Tone
(C) Shade
(D) Hue

66. Which information is not necessary on a pattern?
(A) Grain line
(B) Centre Front or Centre Back
(C) Size
(D) Colour

67. How many pattern pieces are consisting of a bodice?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 7
Question Cancelled

68. Which tool is used to transfer lines or symbols from one pattern to another or from final pattern to muslin or other fabric?
(A) Tracing Wheel
(B) Marking chalk
(C) Talking wheel
(D) Magic pen

69. What is the name of highest point on the bust?
(A) Chest
(B) Apex
(C) Dart point
(D) Centre front

70. Which pattern is using for developing styles by slashing and manipulating?
(A) Production Pattern
(B) Block pattern
(C) Working patterns
(D) Commercial Patterns

71. Which is not a hand knitted pattern stitch?
(A) Basket stitch
(B) Diamond stitch
(C) Cable stitch
(D) Huckaback stitch

72. Which technique for reducing the number of stitches for the hand knitting project becomes narrower?
(A) Reducing
(B) Minimizing
(C) Decreasing
(D) None of these

73. Which stitch is used to make different patterns combined with pearl stitch in hand knitting?
(A) Knit stitch
(B) Seed stitch
(C) Diamond stitch
(D) Basket stitch

74. In hand knitting, Plain knitting is also known as
(A) Garter stitch
(B) Pearl stitch
(C) Seed stitch
(D) Rib stitch

75. Which technique is to forming the first row of stitches on a knitting needle?
(A) Drafting off
(B) Casting off
(C) Drafting on
(D) Casting on

76. A diamond shaped fabric piece is joined at the under arm to permit greater movement
(A) Dart
(B) Gore
(C) Gusset
(D) Applique

77. What is the width of the skirt at hemline?
(A) Hem
(B) Sweep
(C) Flare
(D) Godets

78. Term used to describe the yarn direction of a fabric
(A) Grain
(B) Bias
(C) Warp
(D) Weft

79. What is the amount of extra material that extends beyond the stitching line?
(A) Seam Allowance
(B) Ease
(C) Loose
(D) Seams

80. What is the edge of the fabric that is not stitched or finished?
(A) Hem
(B) Selvedge
(C) Seam allowance
(D) Raw edge

81. Which constitutional amendment give right to the Parliament to amend the Fundamental Rights?
(A) 25th Amendment
(B) 24th Amendment
(C) 26th Amendment
(D) 32nd Amendment

82. Which of the following statement is not correct about Equinoxes?
(A) Equal day and night experiences in both hemispheres
(B) Equinoxes happens on March 21 and September 23
(C) Equinoxes happens on June 21 and December 22
(D) Direct rays of the Sun fall on the equator

83. When is National Voter’s Day celebrated in India?
(A) 25 January
(B) 5 January
(C) 5 December
(D) 25 December

84. Where was India’s first National Museum Opened?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Delhi
(D) Kolkata

85. Consider the following statements regarding Lok sabha, which of them is not correct?
(A) Lower house of Parliament
(B) Known as House of People
(C) Members are directly elected by the people
(D) Speaker is the leader of Loksabha

86. Which of the below Indian states Pincode starts with 2?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Uttar Pradesh

87. R/21 Matrix M vaccine is developed for prevention of which disease?
(A) Malaria
(B) Dengue
(C) Chicken pox
(D) Mumps

88. Who was the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title in Tennis?
(A) Karman Thandi
(B) Nirupama Sanjeev
(C) Rutuja Bhosale
(D) Sania Mirza

89. Who has received 58th Jnanpith Award 2023?
(A) Namita Gokhale
(B) Arundhati Roy
(C) Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
(D) Bharik Sarkhedi

90. Who is the present CEO of NITI Ayog?
(A) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
(B) Amitabh kant
(C) Shaktikanta Das
(D) Rajiv kumar

91. Recently, which State Government has reserved 33% of government jobs for women?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Gujarat
(C) Karnataka
(D) Telangana

92. Adani Green Energy Ltd. has signed a 20 year power purchase agreement with which country?
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Nepal
(C) Indonesia
(D) Myanmar

93. Where has the 10th phase of Sagar Parikrama started?
(A) Chennai Port
(B) Paradip Port
(C) Haldia Port
(D) Kandla Port

94. Who has been appointed by UNICEF India as its national ambassador?
(A) Amitabh Bachchan
(B) Alia Bhatt
(C) Kareena Kapoor
(D) Sachin Tendulkar

95. Who has launched India’s first AI enabled Income Tax filing mobile APP?
(A) Tax Asaan
(B) Tax Buddy
(C) Tax Slayer
(D) EZ Tax

96. Who called Sree Narayana Guru as the second Buddha?
(A) Mannath Padmanabhan
(B) G. Sankara Kurup
(C) A. Sreedhara Menon
(D) K. Kelappan

97. Consider the following social reformers and their organisations, which of them is/are correctly matched?
I. Ayyankali – Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam
II. Vaikunda Swamikal – Samatva Samajam
III. V.T. Bhattathiripad – Atma Vidya Sangam
IV. Vagbhadananda – Yogakhema Sabha
(A) I, III
(B) I, II
(C) II, III
(D) III, IV

98. Which of the following statement is not correct about Temple Entry Proclamation?
(A) Issued by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
(B) Issued on November 12, 1936
(C) Abolished the ban on the backward communities
(D) Nehru called the proclamation the Great wonder of modern times

99. Consider the following statement about Vaikom Satyagraha, which of the following statement is/are correct?
I. A Vaikom Satyagraha began on April 30, 1924
II. SNDP Yogam did not support the movement
III. Vaikom Satyagraha began on April 30, 1934
IV. Mahatma Gandhi visited Vaikom
(A) II, III
(B) II, IV
(C) I, IV
(D) I, II
Question Cancelled

100. ‘Jaatikkummi’ is a famous work of :
(A) Pandit Karuppan
(B) Chattambi Swamikal
(C) Sreenarayana Guru
(D) EMS Namoodiripad