2024 · Q63
The antariya was a garment worn by people during the Mauryan period. It was:
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- Aan unstitched length of cloth draped around the body.
- Ba sewn garment consisting of a sleeved tunic.
- Ca head covering used exclusively by women.
- Dmade of strips sewn together tied at the waist with a cord.
Explanation
The antariya was the lower garment of Mauryan-period dress: an unstitched length of cloth draped around the waist and legs, the ancestor of the dhoti. It was not a sewn sleeved tunic (that would be a different garment), not a head covering, and not made of strips tied with a cord. The uttariya was the corresponding upper cloth. Hence option A is correct.