LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – CLOTHING AND EBROIDERY – VOCATIONAL HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 62/2017/OL
Category Code: 141/2014
Exam: Laboratory Technical Assistant- Clothing and
Embroidery
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 21-07-2017
Department Vocational Higher Secondary Education
Alphacode A
Question1:-NH 44 connects Kanyakumari with
A:-Srinagar
B:-Varanasi
C:-Salem
D:-Chennai
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-The seat of Madhya Pradesh High Court is
A:-Bhopal
B:-Jabalpur
C:-Indore
D:-Gwalior
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-The playing time of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ is
A:-68 seconds
B:-52 seconds
C:-65 seconds
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-‘The immitation of Christ’ a work written in Germany during the Renaissance period is
A:-Thomas Kempis
B:-Erasmus
C:-Cameos
D:-Spenser
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-‘Vajrasoochi’ was the pen-name of
A:-T. K. Madhavan
B:-K. Kelappan
C:-C. Krishnan
D:-Moorkoth Kumaran
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-The original name of Jhansi Rani was
A:-Lakshmi
B:-Chennamma
C:-Manikarnika
D:-Bhageerathi Bhai
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-The first Keralite who became Governor of an Indian state is
A:-K. M. Panikkar
B:-C. P. Rama Swami Iyer
C:-V. P. Menon
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-Nasik is situated on the bank of
A:-Krishna
B:-Godavari
C:-Narmada
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-A. J. John was the Governor of
A:-Bombay
B:-Tamil Nadu
C:-Central Province
D:-Madras
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-‘Tuhfat-al Muwahidun’ is a treatise written by
A:-Shibili Numani
B:-Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
C:-Swami Vivekananda
D:-Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-‘Vilasa lahari’, the Malayalam version of the work ‘Rubaiyat’ is written by
A:-G. Shankara Kurup
B:-Vennikkulam Gopal Kurup
C:-S. Sankarn Potti
D:-Vakkom Moulavi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-‘Paropakari’ was edited by
A:-C. Krishanan
B:-C. Kesavan
C:-T. K. Madhavan
D:-Makhthi Thangal
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Who was not a disciple of Thycaud Ayya
A:-Srinarayana Guru
B:-Bhahmananda Sivayogi
C:-Ayyan Kali
D:-Chattambi Swamikal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-When Swadeshabhimani was started its editor was
A:-Vakkom Moulavi
B:-C. P. Govinda Pillai
C:-Ramakrishna Pillai
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-Who was known as V. K. Gurukkal ?
A:-Thycaud Ayya
B:-Vaikunta Swamikal
C:-Vagbhatananda
D:-C. Kesavan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-A counter-memorial to Malayali memorial was submitted by
A:-E. Rama Iyer
B:-G. P. Pillai
C:-Dr. Palpu
D:-K. P. Sankara Menon
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-‘People’s Majlis’ was the parliament of
A:-Indonessia
B:-Afghanistan
C:-Maldives
D:-Oman
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-Which is the venue of `18^th` Asiens Games ?
A:-Bangkok
B:-Tehran
C:-Doha
D:-Jakarta
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-In a ‘Water Polo’ team the number of players is
A:-7
B:-5
C:-9
D:-11
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-‘China Times’ is the newspaper published from
A:-Beijing
B:-Canton
C:-Taiwan
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-The flat part of the head under which the lower thread mechanism, shuttle and feed dog are mounted, forms
the base of the sewing machine are called
A:-Arm
B:-Head
C:-Treadle
D:-Bed
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-A fabric defect in which a bunch of yarn having less twist or no twist and has a wider diameter compared to
normal spun yarn ?
A:-Slub
B:-Knot
C:-Float
D:-Fleck
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-A sharp pointed instrument for punching holes in material
A:-Ripper
B:-Threader
C:-Bodkin
D:-Stiletto
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-The machine attachment helps to attach cords to the garment neatly
A:-Quilter
B:-Cording foot
C:-Zipper foot
D:-Hemmer foot
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-A series of straight or curved lines drawn besides one another to give the illusion of a value
A:-Hatching
B:-Cross hatching
C:-Stippling
D:-Bending
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-The fibers with a length ranging from ¾ to 18 inches is called
A:-Filament fiber
B:-Regenerated fiber
C:-Mineral fiber
D:-Staple fiber
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-First man-made fiber from natural sources
A:-Nylon
B:-Rayon
C:-Acetate
D:-Acrylic
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-The term which expresses fineness or linear density of yarn ?
A:-Yarn count
B:-Yarn twist
C:-Yarn density
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Formation of fabric by interlocking of one or more sets of yarns
A:-Braiding
B:-Felting
C:-Weaving
D:-Knitting
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Measurement around the fullest part of the arm is called
A:-Upper arm circumference
B:-Under arm circumference
C:-Sleeve length
D:-Wrist
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-The word ‘Textiles’ comes from the Latin term ‘Textere’ which means
A:-Fiber
B:-Woven
C:-Cloth
D:-Filament
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-The amount of seam allowance required for straight edge hem line in dresses, skirts etc. is
A:-¼ inch
B:-½ inch
C:-1 inch
D:-2 inches
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-Wedge shape or triangle shape marked on the pattern that controls the fit of the garment
A:-Pleat
B:-Tuck
C:-Dart
D:-Godet
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-PLKT stands for
A:-Pattern length
B:-Pocket
C:-Pleat
D:-Placket
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-The process of increasing the overall dimension of a pattern by moving it to a measured distance up and down
and left and right, and redrawing the out line
A:-Cut spread method
B:-Drafting
C:-Computer grading
D:-Pattern shifting
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-The design which indicate our glorious past or stories of history ?
A:-Geometric design
B:-Historic design
C:-Abstract design
D:-Natural design
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-Which line gives the impression of being taller/thinner
A:-Vertical lines
B:-Horizontal lines
C:-Diagonal lines
D:-Zig zag lines
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-A dress, flair out from waist and will have a silhouette like the letter ‘A’ is called
A:-Empire
B:-Ball gown
C:-A line
D:-Mermaid
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-It means the lightness and darkness of a hue
A:-Hue
B:-Colour
C:-Intensity
D:-Value
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-Texture that can be felt by touch is called
A:-Tactile texture
B:-Shiny texture
C:-Visual texture
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-The principle of design that produce a feeling of rest and equilibrium
A:-Proportion
B:-Balance
C:-Emphasis
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-The ability of the fiber to recover its original shape after bending, crushing or twisting is known as
A:-Wicking
B:-Tenacity
C:-Resilency
D:-Spinning quality
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Which is the coolest colour ?
A:-Blue
B:-Red
C:-Orange
D:-Yellow
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-This colour scheme is that combination of two or three neighboring colours on the colour wheel
A:-Achromatic colour scheme
B:-Monchromatic colour scheme
C:-Analogous colour scheme
D:-Triad colour scheme
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-An example for marking stitch
A:-Button hole
B:-Chain Stitch
C:-Satin Stitch
D:-Star Stitch
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-A permanent stitch used to secure down a folded edge of material
A:-Hemming
B:-Basting
C:-Back stitch
D:-Even stitch
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-An attractive method of distributing fullness at necklines, yoke lines and sleeves of baby dress
A:-Godet
B:-Fagotting
C:-Smocking
D:-Zig zag stitch
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-An elongated chain stitch used work petals of small flowers
A:-French knot
B:-Lazy daisy stitch
C:-Herringbone stitch
D:-Chain stitch
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-The technique of applying one fabric to another in decorative manner
A:-Fagotting
B:-Applique
C:-Kutch work
D:-Zardosi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-This seam is commonly used for joining a gathered section to a straight edge is called
A:-Top stitched seam
B:-French seam
C:-Plain seam
D:-Lapped seam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-This is introduced in to garments for giving good shape and proper fit
A:-Seams
B:-Fasteners
C:-Fullness
D:-Plackets
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-Two knife pleats away from each other are called
A:-Shell pleat
B:-Inverted pleat
C:-Knife pleat
D:-Box pleat
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Which placket is used on men’s shirt sleeve openings ?
A:-Zipper placket
B:-Tailored placket
C:-Bound placket
D:-Faced placket
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-Which is the flat durable seam used on men’s sports shirt ?
A:-Plain seam
B:-Flat fell seam
C:-Top stitched seam
D:-Piped seam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-These are finished openings constructed in order to make it easy to put on or take-off a garment
A:-Plackets
B:-Pockets
C:-Fasteners
D:-Button loops
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Name the tool used for producing U shaped marks on paterns
A:-Pins
B:-Stiletto
C:-Notcher
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-Red and pink is the example of which colour harmony ?
A:-Split complementary
B:-Triad
C:-Analogous
D:-Monochromatic
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-A marking tool
A:-Thimble
B:-Tracing wheel
C:-L scale
D:-Shear
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-Queen of fiber
A:-Rayon
B:-Cotton
C:-Silk
D:-Nylon
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-A Sewing Machine attachment used for finishing folded edges of garment
A:-Gathering foot
B:-Hemmer foot
C:-Ruffler foot
D:-Tucker foot
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Kantha embroidery work comes from which Indian state
A:-Karnataka
B:-West Bengal
C:-Kashmir
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-The fiber that burns with the smell of burning paper
A:-Nylon
B:-Silk
C:-Wool
D:-Cotton
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-Which is a method of edge finish ?
A:-Appliqué
B:-Quilting
C:-Scalloping
D:-Cut work
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Substitute for a machine stitch
A:-Running Stitch
B:-Back Stitch
C:-Stem Stitch
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-There are used to cut patterns and are used in commercial garment industries
A:-Shears
B:-Electric cutter
C:-Thread cutter
D:-Rotary cutter
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-Variation of buttonhole stitch
A:-Feather stitch
B:-Satin stitch
C:-Long and short stitch
D:-Blanket stitch
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-A traditional method of hand printing
A:-Roller printing
B:-Block printing
C:-Screen printing
D:-Stencil printing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-The principle of design which creates a sense of movement to the observer
A:-Rhythm
B:-Emphasis
C:-Harmony
D:-Balance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-A set of three colours, situated side by side in colour wheel is
A:-Complementary colour scheme
B:-Tertiary colours
C:-Analogous colour scheme
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-When a line crosses itself or intersects with other lines, it forms ?
A:-Texture
B:-Shape
C:-Dot
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-It is a small device in sewing machine under the presser foot that has teeth which carries the material along as
it stitches
A:-Needle plate
B:-Presser foot lifter
C:-Slide plate
D:-Feed dog
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-A standardized duplicator of human torso, padded with cotton and covered with canvas
A:-Fashion figure
B:-Croqui
C:-Dress form
D:-Portfolio
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-The stitch which is used for hemming, where invisibility is more important
A:-Slip stitching
B:-Over handling
C:-Over casting
D:-Slip basting
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-The distance from the fabric edge to the stitching line, farthest from the edge
A:-Balance mark
B:-Grain line
C:-Ease allowance
D:-Seam allowance
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-Term given to basic set of pattern piece used to make pattern of any style
A:-Balance
B:-Pattern
C:-Slopper
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Oldest pattern making method and is regarded as a creative approach
A:-Draping
B:-Drafting
C:-Flat method
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-Fashion cycle that peak in popularity due to an accelerated rate of acceptance but have a brief life expectancy
A:-Classic cycle
B:-Standard trend cycle
C:-Fad cycle
D:-Interrupted cycle
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-When production of a style has stopped by manufactures at this stage of fashion cycle ?
A:-Obsolescence
B:-Decline
C:-Peak
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Shape or outline of a garment is called as
A:-Croqui
B:-Silhouette
C:-Stick figure
D:-Block figure
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-It refers to garment and accessories to be worn by mankind to adorn cover or protect the body
A:-Apparel
B:-Clothing
C:-Textiles
D:-Fabric
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-The arrangement of pattern on the material to ensure economy and grain direction
A:-Dart
B:-Pattern
C:-Draft
D:-Layout
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-The direction of threads woven in the fabric is called
A:-Seam
B:-Muslin
C:-Grain
D:-Godet
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-The firmly woven edge of a fabric
A:-Fabric edge
B:-Seam edge
C:-Grain edge
D:-Selvedge
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-A finishing technique in which cotton fabric are exposed to strong alkali solution under specific condition which
provide silky luster and increased strength to the cloth
A:-Mercerization
B:-Mouring
C:-Calendaring
D:-Embossing
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-A method of enlarging or reducing pattern of a particular size proportionately to some other size
A:-Cutting
B:-Draping
C:-Drafting
D:-Grading
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-This is a flat collar with rounded ends widely used on children’s garment
A:-Peter pan collar
B:-Shirt collar
C:-Standing collar
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-This measurement is taken from inner part of the hand from the scye to the wrist
A:-Upper arm circumference
B:-Sleever length
C:-Under arm length
D:-Wrist
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-Fabric taken at 45° across the weft and warp of the fabric
A:-Bind
B:-Bias
C:-Braid
D:-Bar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-Yarns consist of two or more ply yarns twisted together is called
A:-Cable yarns
B:-Simple yarns
C:-Textured yarns
D:-Spiral yarns
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-The process used to dye natural fibers
A:-Solution dyeing
B:-Stock dyeing
C:-Yarn dyeing
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Fabric made from different types of yarns are dyed through this method
A:-Garment dyeing
B:-Cross dyeing
C:-Piece dyeing
D:-Direct dyeing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Two or more warp yarns simultaneoulsy interlaced with one or more filling yarns giving a balanced strucutre
A:-Matty
B:-Poplin
C:-Denim
D:-Satin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-The actual procedure of placing the filling yarns in to the shed in weaving operation is called
A:-Beating up
B:-Battening
C:-Picking
D:-Shedding
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-In knitted fabrics, the vertical columns of stitches are called
A:-Wales
B:-Courses
C:-Warp
D:-Weft
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-A foreign matter accidently woven to the fabric is called
A:-Float
B:-Gout
C:-Knot
D:-Hole
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-It refers to unique, high and exclusive creations of fashion customized for individual client
A:-Style
B:-Trend
C:-Custom
D:-Classic
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-Process of using bleaches or other chemicals to remove dye from selected areas of a dyed or printed fabric
A:-Direct dyeing
B:-Resist dyeing
C:-Discharge dyeing
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-An example for mineral dye
A:-Madder
B:-Crimson
C:-Ochre
D:-Saffron
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-The relationship between the size and contour of garment and those of the human body
A:-Apparel fit
B:-Element fit
C:-Line fit
D:-Test fit
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-An unbleached plain woven cotton fabric available in light, medium and heavy weight and used for making
test fit
A:-Poplin
B:-Muslin
C:-Dacron
D:-Nylon
Correct Answer:- Option-B