GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAS HERITAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is a popular dress, especially in South India.
A
Phiran
B
Lungi
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Southern regions of India face high temperatures and high humidity. Hence, they wear loose and light cotton garments. Men wear lungis that are short dhotis along with a khes on the shoulder. Women drape the saree in a unique South Indian style.

Detailed explanation-2: -South Indian women traditionally wear the sari while the men wear a type of sarong, which could be either a white dhoti or a colourful lungi with typical batik patterns.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kerala Lungi In Kerala, the lungi, also called kaili or kaili muṇṭŭ, is worn by both men and women. Labourers prefer to wear lungis while working. Most men in Kerala use lungi as casual wear or as a house dress, as it is quite comfortable to wear. Lungis are generally colourful, and with varying designs.

Detailed explanation-4: -A lungi is a traditional cloth that is worn in India and some other countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, etc. It is a traditional attire that is wrapped around the waist and worn like a skirt. The lungi is most popular in areas that have high temperatures.

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