1 Marks Questions
Question 1 : How does age affect selection of clothes?
Answer : Age is closely associated with fashion trends,colours and the fabric used. It is important to keep in mind the age of a person before buying clothes for them. For a small child, we will use clothes which are bright in colour,sturdy and have good workmanship. For am old person ,loose fitted clothes in sober colours will be more suitable.
Question 2: Mention one characteristic of cotton which makes it suitable for summer season and give one reason for it.
Answer : As we sweat a lot in summer season , the clothes which we buy should be absorbent and have air permeability. They should also be of soft texture like cotton or rayon lines.
Question 3 : List two signs of a good drape in a skirt.
Answer : Signs of a good drape in a skirt are:
(i) It falls evenly.
(ii) There is no puckering.
Question 4 : What can be two possible reasons for higher cost of a dress in comparison to similar other dresses?
Answer : Reasons for a higher cost of a dress are:
(i) The fabric is cut on true basis.
(ii) There dress or fabric is either branded or otherwise of good quality.
Question 5 : State two indicators of good workmanship in collar of a gent’s shirt.
Answer : Indicators of good workmanship in the collar of a gent’s shirt are:
(i) It should be even on both sides.
(ii) It should have buckram inserted in its make to make it stiff.
Question 6 : State two important points you would consider while buying clothes for an adolescent boy.
Answer : While buying clothes for an adolescent boy we must keep in mind the following points:
(i) They should have enough allowance at the hems and seams to take care of growth.
(ii) Clothes should be of bright colours as they reflect enthusiasm ,liveliness and cheerfulness.
Question 7 : State two important points you would consider while buying clothes for a seven month child.
Answer : While buying clothes for a seven month old child, we must keep in mind the following points:
(i) Clothes should be soft and absorbent cloth so that they do not harm he soft skin of the child.
(ii) Infant’s clothes should be loose with side openings and comfortable . A child will be irritated in tight fitted clothes.
Question 8 : State two indicators of good workmanship in the cuffs of a gents’ shirt.
Answer : Indicators of good workmanship in the cuff of a gents’ shirt are:
(i) Both side s of the cuff( button and hole) should have equal lengths and equal widths.
(ii) The button hole should be in the middle of the cuff and lined up with the button.
2 Marks Questions
Question 9 : Which four features would you check to ensure that the lining of your readymade coat is of good quality?
Answer : The following features should be checked to ensure the good quality of lining while buying a readymade coat:
(i) Lining should be soft and preshrunk.
(ii) Lining colour should be matching the colour of the coat.
(iii) Lining’s length should be shorter in length than the length of the coat.
(iv) Lining should be stitched ion matching colour thread to bring good finish in a readymade garment.
Question 10 : What four features would you check to ensure that the placket of your readymade skirt is of good quality?
Answer : While buying a readymade skirt the following features of the placket should be kept in mind:
(i) Plackets should have sufficient fasteners placed at even distances.
(ii) Plackets should be long and deep enough to permit easy access into the garment and should have sufficient overlap.
(iii) Underlap of the plackets should not be visible on the right side.
(iv) Fasteners should be stitched with strong matching colored thread.
Question 11 : What four features would you check to ensure that the pockets of your readymade pant are of good quality
Answer : The following features should be checked to ensure good quality pockets in a readymade pant :
(i) Pockets should be accurately positioned.
(ii) The corners of the pockets should be clipped to avoid bulkiness.
(iii) The pockets should be flat and matching in size and shape.
(iv) Pockets should be reinforced with double thread.
Question 12:State four points you would consider while selecting clothes for a driver of a bus.
Answer : We should consider the following points while selecting the clothes for a driver of a bus:
(i) The driver needs strong and durable clothes which are comfortable.
(ii) The clothes should be easy to maintain and wash.
(iii) The clothes should be stain resistant and should be able to protect him from heat.
(iv) The clothe should be absorbent and of good air permeability.
Question 13 : Specify four possible drawbacks in readymade pant that you propose to buy.
Answer : The four possible drawbacks in readymade pant can be:
(i) The pant is not giving a good shape.
(ii) packets are uneven and very short.
(iii) The linings of the pockets do not match with the colour of the pant.
(iv) The fasteners and the zip are not of good quality.
Question 14 : Mrs Verma is not satisfied with the drape of her new kurta. Suggest to her four points that she should attend to in the garment so as to improve its drape.
Answer : Points that she should attend to in the garment so as to improve its drape are:
(i) The hem should not ride up. it should be even and flat.
(ii) It fits on the shoulders. It should not go off the shoulders.
(iii) darts and seams fall evenly. So they should be put at the right places.
(iv) The pattern should be put in center and not off grain.
Question 15 : Mrs Verma is satisfied with the drape of her new kurta. State four points about the drape which have contributed to her satisfaction.
Answer : Points about the drape which have contributed to her satisfaction may be:
(i) The kurta does not ride up.
(ii) It fits on the shoulder.
(iii) Darts and seams fall evenly.
(iv) The pattern is in the center and not off grain.
Question 16 :Give two ways of expressing size on the label of readymade garments.
Answer : Two ways of expressing size on the label of readymade garments are:
(i) One way of expressing size is the use of symbols according to size,like S for small,M for Medium,L for Large,XL for Extra Large,etc.
(ii) Another way of expressing sizes is through size of chest ,waist or length depending on the garment .For example,
Chest Size- 30″,32”,34″,…
Waist Size-26”,28”,30”,32”,…
Length Size- 40”,42”,44”,…
According to the age of child 2/3 years,3/4 years,….
3 Marks Questions
Question 17 : List six important points you will keep in mind while buying a readymade woollen coat for yourself.
Answer : Important points to be kept in mind while buying readymade woollen coat are:
(i) The seams should be strong and fit properly.
(ii) The fabric is of good quality and has pure wool mark/label on it.
(iii) Lining should be smooth and comfortably fitted.
(iv) The ‘Inter lining’ should be tucked securely in place to the side seams,shoulder seams and around the arm holes.
(v) Lining should be smooth and light in weight ,otherwise coat would become heavy.
(vi) Extra buttons should be provided to be used in case a button is lost or damaged.
Question 18 : Make a checklist to help your brother for buying a good quality shirt for himself.
Answer : Checklist should contain the following points while buying a good quality shirt:
(i) Cloth should be made of 100% cotton. Many shirts have blended fabric of cotton and polyester which is not good.
(ii) The shirt’s ends should be tapered evenly and stitched smoothly with a neatly turned hem.
(iii) Design and colour of the shirt should be according to the latest fashion.
(iv) Sleeves should be fully cut and set in smoothly to assure a good fit.
(v) Collar size should also be correct.
(vi) Select appropriate size and fit according to your brother’s choice.
Question 19 : What points should be kept in mind while buying a summer dress for school children?
Answer : While buying a summer dress for school children,the following points should be kept in mind:
(i) The dress should have god heat conductivity.
(ii) It should have air permeability.
(iii) It should be able to absorb sweat easily.
(iv) It should be stretchable.
(v) It should be stain resistant.
(vi) Its fabric should be non-crushable and wrinkle resistant.
Question 20 : Your brother is going to play hockey this summer. What six features would you look for in the fabric and in the design of clothes,while buying clothes for him?
Answer : Features I would look for in fabric and design of clothes will be:
(i) The fabric should be stretchable.
(ii) The fabric should be stain resistant.
(iii) It should be able to absorb sweat easily.
(iv) The clothes should not be too loose fitting or too tight.
(v) The clothes should have air permeability.
(vi) The clothes should have god heat conductivity.
4 Marks Questions
Question 21 : What tips would you give to the mother of a 3 year old girl in selecting clothes for her daughter? State Reasons for giving those tips.
Answer : The following points should be kept in mind by the mother of a 3 year old daughter while selecting clothes for her:
(i) Clothes should be of colours liked by girl like pink,yellow,blue or light green. These colours suit a small girl.
(ii) As the girl is small,clothe should be comfortable and durable to provide free movement.
(iii) Clothes should be made of soft absorbent cloth like cotton or linen. Synthetic clothes should be avoided as they may irritate the girl’s delicate skin.
(iv) The baby prints would look nice; avoid big and very bold prints.
(v) Her clothes should be of fast colour,easy to wash and crease resistant.
(vi) The occasion should also be considered as if the clothes are bought for a festive occasion; they should be full of laces or frills or they can be of shiny material.
Question 22 : What factors should be kept in mind while buying clothes for old people?
Answer : The following factors should be kept in mind while buying clothes for old people:
(i) Clothes should be soft ,light in weight,comfortable and loose,as old people remain less active and they rarely go out.
(ii) large buttons should be used instead of small buttons and hooks as old people’s sight become weak .Use of zip is also convenient.
(iii) their dresses should be soft and of light colours.
(iv) Clothes should be stain resistant,easily washable and wrinkle resistant, as the elders may not have enough energy to wash their clothes frequently.
(v) Dress should be appropriate suiting their age.
5 Marks Questions
Question 23 : Mahima plays basketball .Elaborate four important features she would check while selecting the fabric of her sports dress. Also state six instructions she should give to the tailor for satisfactory workmanship for this dress.
Answer : Mahima would check the following features while selecting the fabric for her sports dress:
(i) The fabric should be absorbent and air permeable.
(ii) The fabric should be stretchable.
(iii) The fabric should be stain resistant.
(iv) The fabric should be durable,strong and easily washable.
The instructions she should give to the tailor for satisfactory workmanship of her sports dress are:
(i) The thread,fasteners, and lining used should be of good quality.
(ii) Any prints or stripes in different parts of the dress should be well aligned.
(iii) Pockets in the dress should be deep ,well stitched and reinforced.
(iv) Double thread stitching should be done at stress areas like hips so that it does not get torn easily.
(v) Plackets should be well stitched and aligned before stitching.
(vi) Waist band should have loops for a belt.
Question 24 : Your mother wants to buy fabric for her clothes to be worn in an office. To ensure easy maintenance ,which four features should she check while selecting the fabric?Also state six instructions she should give to the tailor for satisfactory workmanship of the outfits.
Answer : She should check the following features while selecting the fabric for her office clothes:
(i) It should be stretchable.
(ii) It should be stain resistant.
(iii) It should be wrinkle resistant.
(iv) It should be a blended fabric.
The instructions she should give to the tailor for satisfactory workmanship of her outfits are:
(i) There should be no puckering.
(ii) They should be stitched with matching coloured thread.
(iii) There should be enough hem/seam allowance.
(iv) There should be seam interlocking.
(v) Stress areas should be reinforced with double thread.
(vi) Prints should be aligned on different parts of the dress.
Question 24 : To ensure durability,which four features should your brother check while selecting the fabric for his coat?What six instructions should be given to his tailor for satisfactory workmanship?
Answer : He should check that the fabric of his coat should:
(i) have a dense weave,
(ii) be blended,as that is more durable,
(iii) be resistant to friction,
(iv) be strong and durable.
The instructions she should give to the tailor for satisfactory workmanship are:
(i) The coat should be stitched with matching coloured strong tread.
(ii) The pockets should be deep,well stitched and reinforced.
(iii) Lining should be preshrunk and durable.
(iv) there should be seam interlocking.
(v) Stress areas should be reinforced with double thread.
(vi) Lines of different areas should be aligned.