| Post Name | Junior Instructor (Upholsterer) |
|---|---|
| Department | Industrial Training |
| Question Paper Code | 138/2026/OL |
| Category Code | 543/2025 |
| Date of Test | 13 August 2026 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
The slit above the eye of a machine needle is called
Answer
B. Groove
2
Which among the given needle size is suitable to sew denim fabrics?
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C. 100/16
3
Which part of a hand needle is used for threading?
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C. Eye
4
A crewel needle may also known as
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D. Hand embroidery needle
5
Tapestry needles come in sizes
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A. 13-28
6
Milliner needles are also known as
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C. Straw needles
7
Hand sewing needles are generally plated with
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B. Nickel
8
Heavy set point needles are mainly used in
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B. Button sewing machines
9
Which among the given statements is not correct about machine needles?
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A. A heavy ball point needle is suitable for light weight fabrics
10
Consider the given two statements about machine needles : (i) Medium ball point needles are used to sew elastic fabrics (ii) Wedge point needle is used to sew leather Which among the given statements is/are correct?
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D. Both (i) and (ii) are correct
11
Which of the following is a medium-weight fabric that uses polyester or mercerised cotton thread?
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C. Corduroy
12
Which thread is strong, lustrous, and commonly used for buttonholes and top Stitching?
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C. Silk thread
13
What does a higher number on a thread label indicate?
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C. Finer thread
14
What are temporary stitches used to hold garment pieces together before permanent stitches are made called?
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C. Basting stitches
15
Which stitch is considered strong enough to be used as a substitute for machine stitching?
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C. Backstitch
16
Which type of sewing machine is operated using a detachable handle?
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C. Hand-operated sewing machine
17
What is the base of the sewing machine on which all attachments are fixed?
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B. Bed
18
What is the main function of the take-up lever?
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B. To feed and tighten the upper thread
19
What is the function of the feed dog in a sewing machine?
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B. To move the cloth forward while sewing
20
Through which direction should the upper thread pass through the eye of the needle?
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C. Left to right
21
Which part engages and disengages the stitching mechanism?
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C. Thumb screw
22
Which attachment helps prevent fabric from unraveling by locking the thread around the edge?
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B. Overcasting foot
23
Which presser foot is also known as the universal foot?
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B. Zig-Zag foot
24
Which presser foot is specially designed to stitch close to raised edges and is commonly used for attaching decorative cording and piping?
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C. Zipper foot
25
Which inventor patented the first sewing machine in the United States in 1842?
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C. John Greenough
26
Which part of a sewing machine removes slack from the upper thread after the stitch is formed to lock the stitch?
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B. Thread take-up lever
27
Which sewing machine part allows the lower thread tension to be adjusted by tightening or loosening a small screw?
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B. Bobbin case
28
Which attachment is mainly used to attach elastic cord, braid, or cord while allowing flexibility?
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A. Braiding foot
29
Which attachment is mainly used for edge finishing on garments such as trousers, skirts, and curtains?
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A. Blind hem foot
30
Which sewing machine part acts as a shock absorber by providing a small amount of tension to the needle thread?
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B. Check spring
31
Which tool is placed over the tip of the finger used for protecting the finger and for pushing the needle?
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B. Thimble
32
What is Shears?
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A. Big Scissors
33
Which tool is used to hand stitch thick leather?
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D. Sewing Awl
34
________ is used to make different sizes of holes on leather, rexin, etc....
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C. Revolving Punch Plier
35
Which of the following hand tool is used to make zig zag cutting in leather, rexin, cloth, etc....
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A. Pinked edge Scissors
36
Which tool is used to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts?
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D. Spanner
37
_______ is used for driving nails into wood or pulling them from wood.
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C. Claw hammer
38
Which of the following is a measuring tool?
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B. Tailors tape
39
Which one of the following is a tool used for holding work, bending and cutting wires?
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D. Plier
40
Which part of the screw driver that fits directly into the head of a screw?
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C. Tip or Blade
41
The sides of articles modified by stitching with twine inside the rexin or cloth. This gives more neatness to the work done. This process is known as _____.
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C. Beading
42
What is the name given to the process of connecting springs to each other and to the frame for the manufacture of Sofas and settees?
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A. Lashing
43
In upholstery, an object can be done by the combination of many items. Each of this item is known as ______.
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D. Material
44
Animal skin converted by a chemical treatment to a stable stage. This process is known as _______.
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B. Tanning
45
The process of soft material like foam, cotton are packed into the inside of objects to give them shape and comfort is known as ______.
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D. Stuffing
46
______ is the shortest and strong stitches to join fabric and the stitches are not visible the outside.
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A. Blind seams
47
The process of stitching two or more layer of cloth or fabric together to create a thicker padded material is known as ______.
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C. Quilting
48
Damaged or spoiled portion of the material is fill up using another piece of cloth or material by sewing or bonding is known as ______.
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B. Patching
49
_______ is the primary method for softening coir and loosening its fibres.
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C. Retting
50
______ is a strong, closely woven, flat strip or tube of fabric used to provide a flexible foundation for cushion and spring.
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B. Webbing
51
The process of soaking the fabric in caustic soda solution for getting shining appearance and strength is known as ______.
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A. Mercerization
52
In upholstery, the old fabric, padding and inner materials like foam and webbing are complete removed process is called ______.
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D. Stripping
53
______ is a leather craft technique that involves the shaving or paring down the thickness of the flesh side of the leather.
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A. Skiving
54
_______ is a glazed light weight fabric made from cotton or linen.
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D. Cambric
55
What is the name of the process that helps reduce shrinkage, warping and cracking of wood and increase its strength?
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B. Wood Seasoning
56
Which leather is a soft, pliable and absorbent oil-tanned leather traditionally made from sheepskin?
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C. Chamois leather
57
Leather processed for furniture, aircraft, buses and automobile seating is generally classified as :
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B. Upholstery leather
58
Leather used on the inner surface of footwear is known as :
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A. Lining leather
59
The grain split of a sheepskin used for hat sweatbands and small leather goods is called :
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D. Skiver
60
In the leather trade, "elk leather" commonly refers to :
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A. Flexible and durable chrome-tanned cattle hide used for work-shoe and hunting-boot uppers
61
Consider the following statements about gloving leather : (i) Ladies' dress-glove leather may be 0.3-0.6 mm thick. (ii) Men's glove leather may be 0.7-0.9 mm thick. (iii) Industrial and sports glove leather may be 0.5-2.0 mm thick. (iv) Dress-glove leather with less than 33% run will always give a close fit. Which statements are correct?
Answer
B. Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
62
Match the grain pattern with the animal source : 1. Pores of varied diameter randomly arranged; creasy and uneven surface 2. Numerous, nearly uniform pores; smooth and flat surface 3. Coarse pores commonly grouped in threes, followed by rows of fine pores 4. Numerous coarse and fine pores arranged randomly; slightly bulged spaces Which sequence is correct?
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A. 1-Buffalo, 2-Cattle, 3-Goat, 4-Sheep
63
Which option correctly differentiates normal suede, nubuck and patent leather?
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C. Normal suede is usually buffed on the flesh side; nubuck is finely buffed on the grain side; patent leather has a glossy impermeable surface coating.
64
Which of the following statements are correct? (i) Peccary bristle holes occur in straight-line groups of three. (ii) Carpincho bristle holes are usually in groups of five, although groups may vary from four to seven. (iii) In the glove-leather trade, the term pigskin may include peccary and carpincho. (iv) Cordovan is identified by bristle holes arranged in groups of three.
Answer
B. Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
65
The distinguishable grain pattern of domestic animals enables identification of the leather. Which of the following statements about pigskin is correct?
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B. The characteristic hair follicle pattern of pigskin is visible even in the finished leather
66
Which type of leather is characterized by a glossy, substantially impermeable surface finish?
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D. Patent leather
67
The 'East India' (E.I.) method of preparing skins for export refers to which of the following?
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B. Skins that are vegetable-tanned to a semi-processed state
68
When classifying leathers by end use, 'mechanical leathers' are a subcategory of heavy leathers. Which combination of properties is essential for this type of leather?
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B. High tensile strength, good flexibility, resistance to oils and heat, and dimensional stability
69
Consider the following statements : (i) A split is a layer other than the grain or hair-side layer. (ii) In upholstery leather, top or grain cuts normally enter higher grades and splits enter lower grades. (iii) Side leather is necessarily a flesh Split with no grain. Which statements are correct?
Answer
A. Only (i) and (ii)
70
Upholstery leather must satisfy which of the following performance criteria?
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B. Cleanable with damp cloth, rub-fast in colour and gloss, and flexible/soft
71
Which of the following common Indian timbers is non-porous, weighs about 545 kg/m3 at 12% moisture content, and is extensively used for railway sleepers and construction work?
Answer
C. Deodar
72
Which specialized marking tool features two movable spurs and is used to mark two parallel lines simultaneously for laying out joints?
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D. Mortise gauge
73
Which joint is typically utilized on a tabletop as a broadening joint to securely connect wide planks together?
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B. Tongue & Groove joint
74
Which layout tool features a steel blade fixed in a wooden handle and is specifically used to mark clean cut lines where a vertical shoulder needs to be cut with a saw or chisel?
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A. Marking knife
75
What layout tool is ideal for scribing marks on extra-wide planks where standard- sized single marking gauges are too short to reach?
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B. Panel gauge
76
Which of the following is a natural fibre commonly used for padding/stuffing in traditional upholstery?
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B. Kapok
77
Coir, used as a base filling material in upholstered furniture, is obtained from :
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B. Coconut husk
78
Which material is most commonly used today as cushioning/padding in modern upholstered furniture?
Answer
A. Polyurethane foam
79
Which synthetic fibre is widely used to make upholstery fabric because of its durability and crease resistance?
Answer
B. Polyester
80
In upholstery construction, the coiled metal components that provide seat support and resilience are called :
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B. Springs
81
Which of the following is NOT typically used as an upholstery covering material?
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C. Bakelite
82
Rayon, sometimes used in upholstery fabric blends, is manufactured from :
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D. Wood pulp
83
Which cotton fabric, known for its fuzzy pile texture, is commonly used today in dressing gowns, bedspreads, and upholstery?
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B. Cotton Chenille
84
Polyester fabric is used in making all of the following EXCEPT :
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D. Parachutes
85
For which natural fibre is replaced by acrylic fibre to produce the carpets and upholstery?
Answer
C. Wool
86
Mohair wool, obtained from the Angora goat, has thicker and coarser fibres that are mainly used for producing.
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B. Upholstery
87
A Person who works with upholstery is called
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D. An upholsterer
88
Which material is used to produce upholstery fabric for marine region?
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A. Vinyl
89
Acrylic fibre velvets are widely used to make upholstery, because
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C. Both (1) and (2) are correct
90
In the following which one is false?
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D. Upholstery requires Low tear strength
91
In the following which one is true?
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B. Durable upholstery fabric made using coarser count
92
Which one is true in the following?
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A. Linen wrinkles easily
93
Which synthetic fiber is highly resistant to moisture, mildew, and stains, making it suitable for outdoor upholstery?
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C. Polypropylene
94
Which upholstery material is valued for its warmth, resilience, and natural elasticity?
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A. Wool
95
Which property is most important when selecting a fabric for commercial upholstery?
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C. Abrasion resistance
96
1/10³ = _______.
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B. 0.001
97
Subtract 2/5 from 4/5 :
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D. 2/5
98
The average of first five multiples of 3 is :
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B. 9
99
One inch is equal to _____ mm.
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C. 25.4 mm
100
If A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 4 : 5, then A : B : C = ______?
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D. 8 : 12 : 15
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