Surface Ornamentation & Embroidery MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which of the following is a form of surface ornamentation? (A) Weaving (B) Embroidery (C) Knitting (D) Felting 2. Zardozi embroidery is traditionally associated with which material? (A) Cotton thread (B) Gold and silver thread (C) Wool yarn (D) Synthetic fiber 3. Kantha embroidery originates from which country? (A) China (B) Pakistan (C) Bangladesh/India (D) Turkey 4. Mirror work is also known as: (A) Zari (B) Shisha (C) Phulkari (D) Kasuti 5. The running stitch is primarily used for: (A) Heavy embroidery (B) Simple outlines (C) Beadwork (D) Chain stitch 6. Which embroidery technique uses loops that resemble a chain? (A) Backstitch (B) Satin stitch (C) Chain stitch (D) Stem stitch 7. Phulkari embroidery is a traditional art form from: (A) Gujarat (B) Punjab (C) Kashmir (D) Rajasthan 8. The primary purpose of surface ornamentation is to: (A) Increase fabric strength (B) Enhance aesthetic appeal (C) Reduce production cost (D) Improve elasticity 9. Which embroidery uses thick thread or wool for raised effects? (A) Crewel embroidery (B) Cross-stitch (C) Shadow work (D) Cutwork 10. Bead embroidery involves attaching beads using: (A) Knitting needles (B) Glue (C) Needle and thread (D) Heat press 11. The stitch commonly used to fill shapes in embroidery is: (A) Running stitch (B) Satin stitch (C) Chain stitch (D) Couching 12. AppliquĂ© is a technique where: (A) Thread is stitched directly (B) Small fabric pieces are sewn onto a base fabric (C) Only beads are used (D) Fabric is dyed before stitching 13. Which tool is essential for hand embroidery? (A) Shuttle (B) Crochet hook (C) Embroidery hoop (D) Loom 14. The term âcouchingâ refers to: (A) Stitching beads (B) Laying threads on surface and securing them with small stitches (C) Cutting the fabric edges (D) Making knots 15. Which region is famous for Chikankari embroidery? (A) Gujarat (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Punjab (D) Assam 16. Cutwork involves: (A) Filling with threads (B) Cutting portions of fabric and edging them with stitches (C) Dyeing fabric before stitching (D) Adding sequins only 17. The embroidery technique that uses counted thread on even-weave fabric is: (A) Kantha (B) Cross-stitch (C) Phulkari (D) Mirror work 18. Which embroidery style uses metallic threads extensively? (A) Zardozi (B) Kantha (C) Chain work (D) Herringbone 19. Sequins are primarily attached to fabric for: (A) Strengthening seams (B) Decorative sparkle (C) Color matching (D) Stitch reinforcement 20. Which stitch is used for outlining curves smoothly? (A) Backstitch (B) Stem stitch (C) Chain stitch (D) Herringbone stitch 21. Tambour embroidery is performed using: (A) Needle (B) Crochet-like hook (C) Loom (D) Beading wire 22. Aari embroidery is famous in: (A) Kashmir (B) Punjab (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Maharashtra 23. Which surface ornamentation involves small metallic plates? (A) Mirror work (B) Sequins (C) Mukaish work (D) AppliquĂ© 24. Bullion knots create: (A) Flat outlines (B) Raised, coiled designs (C) Simple running patterns (D) Satin finish 25. Which embroidery method is mostly machine-produced nowadays? (A) Hand Kantha (B) Zardozi (C) Machine satin stitch (D) Phulkari 26. Surface ornamentation can include: (A) Dyeing only (B) Printing and embroidery (C) Weaving alone (D) Only chemical treatments 27. Quilting is considered a form of: (A) Weaving (B) Embroidery (C) Surface embellishment using stitching layers (D) Knotting 28. Which stitch is often used in shadow work embroidery? (A) Satin stitch (B) Herringbone stitch (C) Chain stitch (D) Blanket stitch 29. Kasuti embroidery originates from: (A) Maharashtra (B) Karnataka (C) West Bengal (D) Gujarat 30. Which embroidery is known as âwhiteworkâ? (A) Chikankari (B) Kantha (C) Zardozi (D) Crewel 31. The purpose of using an embroidery stabilizer is to: (A) Add more color (B) Prevent fabric stretching (C) Make embroidery shiny (D) Reduce needle size 32. French knot creates: (A) Flat lines (B) Tiny raised dots (C) Zigzag pattern (D) Chain effect 33. Ribbon embroidery primarily uses: (A) Silk or satin ribbons (B) Cotton threads (C) Metallic yarns (D) Plastic cords 34. The main difference between hand and machine embroidery is: (A) Color type (B) Manual skill versus automated stitching (C) Fabric used (D) Needle size only 35. AppliquĂ© is commonly combined with: (A) Cross-stitch (B) Embroidery stitches for finishing (C) Weaving (D) Felting 36. Which is a common base fabric for embroidery? (A) Stretch spandex (B) Linen and cotton (C) Rubberized fabric (D) Plastic film 37. Couching is often used in: (A) Heavy gold thread embroidery (B) Basic handwork (C) Printed fabrics (D) Quilting 38. Embroidery floss is usually made of: (A) Plastic (B) Cotton or silk (C) Paper (D) Leather 39. The term âmotifâ in embroidery means: (A) A type of needle (B) Decorative design element (C) Thread type (D) Stitching speed 40. Which embroidery technique uses open spaces filled with lace-like stitches? (A) AppliquĂ© (B) Cutwork (C) Kantha (D) Phulkari 41. Hand embroidery needles are numbered based on: (A) Length only (B) Thickness and eye size (C) Color of thread (D) Fabric type 42. Smocking is a surface ornamentation technique used for: (A) Stretching fabric (B) Gathering fabric into decorative patterns (C) Strengthening seams (D) Dyeing fabric 43. Which embroidery involves using pre-punched paper or plastic canvas? (A) Cross-stitch (B) Canvas work (C) Zardozi (D) Ribbon embroidery 44. Hand quilting differs from embroidery because it: (A) Uses no thread (B) Joins multiple fabric layers with stitches (C) Uses only sequins (D) Requires metallic threads 45. Pearl embroidery uses: (A) Glass beads (B) Pearls or imitation pearls (C) Plastic buttons (D) Sequins only 46. Which embroidery stitch forms a zigzag pattern? (A) Blanket stitch (B) Chain stitch (C) Stem stitch (D) Running stitch 47. Surface ornamentation can also include: (A) Painting (B) Beading (C) Sequins (D) All of the above 48. The technique of using fabric paints with embroidery is known as: (A) Thread painting (B) Block printing (C) Batik (D) AppliquĂ© 49. Which embroidery is often combined with quilting in traditional crafts? (A) Sashiko (B) Kantha (C) Phulkari (D) Both A and B 50. The primary goal of embroidery in couture fashion is: (A) Cost reduction (B) Fast production (C) Luxury embellishment and uniqueness (D) Color standardization 1. Core Fashion Design SubjectsFashion Illustration & Sketching MCQsElements of Fashion & Design MCQsGarment Construction Techniques MCQsPattern Making & Draping MCQsFashion Portfolio Development MCQsDesign Process & Concept Development MCQs2. 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