Question

Explain the evolution of clothing throughout human history. Give some examples of traditional garments of India. [5 MARKS]

Answer 1

History of clothing: 1 Mark each
Indian clothes: 1 Mark

1. In the beginning of civilisation, people used barks, leaves and animal fur as clothes.
2. When people settled down as farmers, they used woven vines and animal fleece as clothes.
3. In the next stage, flax and cotton were woven into clothes. In those times, people just draped the fabric to cover themselves.
4. People started wearing stitched clothes only after the needle was invented.


Some signature clothing items of India include turbans, saris, and dhotis.