Name of the University : West Bengal University of Technology
Department : Apparel Production Management
Degree : B.Tech
Sem : III
Subject Code/Name : Costume & Apparel Industry
Website : wbut.ac.in
Document Type : Previous Year Examination Question Paper
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Costume & Apparel Industry Question Paper :
Time Allotted : 3 Hours
Full Marks : 70
** The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
** Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
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GROUP – A : ( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
1. Choose the correct alternatives for the following : 10 × 1 = 10
i) India’s major export destination is
a) UK b) France
c) USA d) Singapore
e) All of these.
ii) Garment often carry a label in
a) only one position
b) only two position
c) more than one position
d) as extra attachment on pocket
e) none of these.
iii) Interlining used in garment parts like
a) front b) back
c) collar d) arm holes.
iv) Growth of Indian readymade garment export from 2005 to 2009 in knit apparel segment is approximately
a) 10% b) 5·38%
c) 20% d) 13·38%
e) more than 30%.
v) Global rank of Indian retail market of garment is
a) 2nd largest b) 3rd largest
c) 4th largest d) 5th largest
e) none of these.
vi) Which of the following is not used as a closure ?
a) Button b) Lining
c) Hook d) Zipper
e) Tack-button.
vii) The costumes of West Bengal and Assam are
a) same
b) similar
c) differ into some extrent
d) do not match at all
e) match in colour combination.
viii) Costume of a local area depend upon
a) culture
b) religion
c) area / demography
d) Psychography of clients
e) none of these.
ix) Which one among the following is not a tradition costumes of West Bengal ?
a) Baluchari Saree
b) Dhonekhali Saree
c) IKKAT Saree
d) Tengail Saree
e) Kantha-stitch Saree.
x) Which one among the following is the correct export printing agency ?
a) ATDC b) JMDC
c) NCJD d) AEPC
e) NHDC.
GROUP – B : ( Short Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three from the following : 3 × 5 = 15
2. Write a short note on lining or plackets.
3. Discuss the role of AEPC or Handloom Development Commissioner’s Office for promotion of Textile and Garment export.
4. Write a note on ancient costumes of Rome or Greece.
5. What are the contents of O.C. Sheet or discuss the costume
of any one state of India ?
6. Discuss different types of garment accessories and their importance for garment design.
GROUP – C : ( Long Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following : 3 × 15 = 45
7. Discuss ‘Egyptian costumes’ for women and men with characteristic of the age.
8. What are the major markets for exporting apparel ? Explain in brief.
9. Who are the apparel producers ? Explain in brief, how they work ?
10. Explain the working flowchart of an Export house.
11. Discuss domestic market for retail.
Costumes & Apparel Industry – 2010 :
Time Allotted : 3 Hours
Full Marks : 70
** The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
** Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
GROUP – A : ( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
1. Choose the correct alternatives for the following : 10 × 1 = 10
i) According to scientists, people have been wearing clothes for nearly
a) 6,500 years b) 65,000 years
c) 6,50,000 years d) none of these.
ii) Paris was considered to be the centre of fashion throughout the world till
a) 1920 b) 1940
c) 1960 d) none of these.
iii) A cross of jeans and leggings is known as
a) Jealeg b) Lejeans
c) Jeggings d) None of these.
iv) ‘Mekhala and Chadar’ is the traditional costume of
a) Manipur b) Assam
c) Orissa d) None of these.
v) Ladakhi dress for men is known as
a) Kuntop b) Goucha
c) Pheran d) none of these.
vi) ‘Please yourself’ was the catchword of the
a) 1970s b) 1980s
c) 1990s d) none of these.
vii) Isaac Singer built the first commercially successful sewing machine in
a) 1820 b) 1850
c) 1900 d) none of these.
viii) George Opdyke began the small-scale manufacture of ready-made clothing in about
a) 1790 b) 1811
c) 1831 d) none of these.
ix) Indian fashion design industry is expected to touch
Rs. 750 cr. by
a) 2012 b) 2015
c) 2020 d) none of these.
x) The present share of apparel textiles in total global textile production is
a) 35·6% b) 43·5%
c) 45·6% d) none of these.
GROUP – B : ( Short Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following : 3 × 5 = 15
2. Why do we wear clothes ?
3. What makes women’s clothing so important ?
4. Why is it important to wear protective clothing ?
5. Soon after the First World War, a radical change came about in fashion in 1920. Discuss in brief.
6. Describe in brief about the potential of Indian textile and apparel industry in view of the global scenario.
GROUP – C : ( Long Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following : 3 × 15 = 45
7. Discuss elaborately about the fashion trends in 2010.
8. Discuss about Indian fashion garments including ancient fashion in India.
9. Give a critical review on the global textile and apparel industry and India’s potential as compared to other countries.
10. Indian fashion design industry is expected to grow much faster than projected. Discuss.
11. Describe the present growth in Indian textile and apparel industry with reference to government initiative and other investments from different sectors.