Cultural Studies

It is a type of armlet and forms a part of Solah Sringar

• Bajuband

• kangan

• Kadha

Answer explanation

Bajuband' or Armlet (also known as Ananta, Angada), it is a type of bracelet worn on the upper part of the arm. ... The Rabaris are seen wearing arm bands that are made of plastic and, resemble bangles in lot many ways.

The Nizam of Hyderabad used it as his paper weight.

• Kohinoor

• Ruby

• Jacob Diamond

Answer explanation

The Jacob Diamond, also known as the Imperial or Victoria Diamond, is a colorless Golconda diamond ranked as the fifth-biggest polished diamond in the world.

Head gear of the Naga costume in Nagaland.

• Kulang

• Pagdi

• Band

Answer explanation

Naga Headgears are not simple hats/cap/ helmet that the Naga tribal people for adoration. These Head Gears are a symbol of position, status and power. No one can just simply wear any headgears, they are inherited or have to earned after achievement.

Red and white bangles worn by married women of West bengal

• Shakha Paula

• Bracelet

• Chuda

Answer explanation

The shell and coral bangles called Shakha Paula has been a part of the Indian wedding traditions for a long long time. It is performed by seven married women and it is a mandatory wedding ritual for all Bengali brides. This integral part of the wedding is proudly shown by the bride as it symbolises married life.

A nose ring worn by Maharashtrian married women

• Chamki

• Nath

• Ring

Answer explanation

A bridal nath or nose ring is an integral part of every bride's wedding ensemble. In Maharashtrian weddings, wearing a bridal nose ring or a Marathi nath signifies the beginning of a woman being married.

Is a neclace made of either silver or gold and is worn by the Jat community women in Haryana

• Choker

• Haar

• Kathla

Answer explanation

The common ornaments were small ear rings of gold or silver, necklaces called Kathla by Jats, and mala by Banias, bracelets and gold chains of several strings were worn on special occasions like marriages and only richer people could afford them. The ornaments are usually made of gold and silver.

It is a cap in the shape of a crown made of silver metal worn in Jammu & Kashmir by women

• Chaunk Phool

• Bindi

• Phetha

Answer explanation

The women of Rajouri district adorn a silver cap or crown known as chaunk phool. It is worn on the head under the veil.

Is a neclace worn by married women in Maharashtra.

• Kholapuri Saaj

• Thooshi

• Haar

Answer explanation

Traditionally the necklace is made of 21 leaves or pendants but contemporary wearers prefer 10 to 12.Customarily the necklace is handmade, taking a person a week to make, however challenges such as shortage of skilled manpower and its high cost have prompted the attempt to mechanise its production.

It is a type of armlet and forms a part of Solah Sringar

• Dhaaga

• Thaali

• Necklace

Answer explanation

A mangala sutra (from Sanskrit mangala "holy, auspicious", and sutra "thread") or thaali is a necklace that the groom ties around the bride's neck in the Indian subcontinent, in a ceremony called Mangalya Dharanam (Sanskrit for '"wearing the auspicious"').