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Key Facts: Assam ASSEB HSLC Weaving & Textile Design Exam

90+10

Theory + Practical/Internal Marks

ASSEB HSLC Curriculum

27+3

Theory + Practical Pass Marks

ASSEB Div-I Regulations

3 Hours

Written Theory Exam Duration

ASSEB Examination Scheme

100

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Class 10

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Assam ASSEB HSLC Elective

Prepare for the Assam ASSEB HSLC Class 10 Elective Weaving and Textile Design exam with 100 free MCQs covering handloom technology, loom parts, yarn counts, weaves, Muga/Eri/Pat silks, Gamosa motifs, and dyeing processes.

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1Which of the following is classified as a primary motion of weaving in a handloom?
A.Warp let-off motion
B.Cloth take-up motion
C.Shedding motion
D.Temple expansion motion
Explanation: Shedding is one of the three essential primary motions of weaving (along with picking and beating-up) required to interlace warp and weft yarns.
2What is the main function of the picking motion in weaving?
A.To separate the warp threads into two layers forming a shed
B.To propel the weft yarn through the open warp shed
C.To push the newly laid weft thread to the fell of the cloth
D.To wind the woven fabric onto the cloth beam
Explanation: Picking is the primary weaving operation of projecting the shuttle carrying weft yarn across and through the opened warp shed.
3Which loom component is primarily responsible for performing the beating-up motion?
A.Heald shaft
B.Warp beam
C.Reed carried in the sley
D.Treadle pedal
Explanation: The reed, mounted inside the swinging sley frame, pushes (beats up) each newly inserted pick of weft against the cloth fell.
4What are the two secondary motions of a handloom?
A.Shedding and Picking
B.Picking and Beating-up
C.Let-off motion and Take-up motion
D.Warp stop motion and Weft stop motion
Explanation: Let-off (releasing warp from warp beam) and Take-up (winding woven fabric onto cloth roller) are the secondary motions that allow continuous fabric production.
5Which of the following handloom types is traditionally dug into the ground and operated using foot treadles in a pit?
A.Frame loom
B.Pit loom
C.Loin loom (Backstrap loom)
D.Chittaranjan semi-automatic loom
Explanation: In a pit loom, the treadles and weaver's legs sit inside a pit dug below floor level, providing stability and ergonomic pedal operation.
6What distinguishes a fly shuttle loom from a throw shuttle loom?
A.The shuttle is moved automatically by an electric motor
B.The weaver pulls a cord connected to picker boxes to propel the shuttle across the shed
C.The warp is held under tension using a backstrap around the weaver's waist
D.It produces non-woven knitted fabrics instead of woven cloth
Explanation: John Kay's fly shuttle mechanism uses a pull cord and hammers (pickers) in shuttle boxes at each side of the sley to shoot the shuttle across, greatly increasing weaving speed.
7Which traditional loom type used by indigenous tribal communities in North East India uses the weaver's body weight to maintain warp tension?
A.Frame loom
B.Fly-shuttle pit loom
C.Loin loom (Backstrap loom)
D.Jacquard loom
Explanation: In a loin loom (backstrap loom), one end of the warp is anchored to a wall or post while the other end connects to a strap around the weaver's waist.
8What is the primary role of temple devices fitted on a handloom?
A.To prevent fabric shrinkage in width (draw-in) during weaving
B.To automatically repair broken warp threads during shedding
C.To apply starch size onto the warp yarn
D.To control the pattern of harness shaft lifting
Explanation: Temples are wooden or metal adjustable rods with pinned ends attached to fabric edges to hold the cloth to the full width of the reed and prevent edge narrowness (draw-in).
9In handloom weaving, what type of shed is formed when some warp threads are raised above the center line and others are depressed below it?
A.Bottom open shed
B.Center closing shed
C.Semi-open shed
D.Counter-balanced / Center-opening shed
Explanation: In a counter-balanced loom, pressing a treadle lowers one heald shaft below the neutral center line while simultaneously raising another shaft above it.
10Which semi-automatic handloom model made of iron frame was developed in India to improve production speed while remaining hand-operated?
A.Powerloom
B.Chittaranjan loom
C.Air-jet loom
D.Water-jet loom
Explanation: The Chittaranjan loom (or semi-automatic handloom) features a cast iron frame, take-up motion linked to sley movement, and higher weaving speed operated by hand pedal.

About the Assam ASSEB HSLC Weaving & Textile Design Exam

Assam ASSEB HSLC Elective Weaving and Textile Design is a specialized vocational and technical elective for Class 10 students in Assam. The course provides comprehensive knowledge of handloom mechanisms, loom motions (shedding, picking, beating-up), yarn preparatory operations (winding, warping, sizing, drafting, denting), yarn count systems, fundamental weave structures (plain, twill, satin), indigenous silks of Assam (Muga, Eri, Pat), traditional motifs (Kingkhap, Jaapi, Kaziranga), extra-weft ornamentation, and textile dyeing and finishing processes.

Assessment

The ASSEB HSLC Elective Weaving and Textile Design course is assessed through a 90-mark written theory paper (3 hours) and a 10-mark practical/internal assessment. The theory paper covers loom mechanics, yarn preparation, fabric structures, traditional Assamese textiles, motif designing, and dyeing. This 100-question practice bank translates the syllabus into multiple-choice questions for structured self-testing.

Time Limit

3 hours for written theory examination

Passing Score

Theory 27/90 and practical/internal assessment 3/10 (overall subject pass minimum 30/100).

Exam Fee

Included in standard ASSEB HSLC board registration fee. (Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-I)

Assam ASSEB HSLC Weaving & Textile Design Exam Content Outline

18%

Handloom Technology & Loom Operations

Handloom classification (pit loom, frame loom, loin loom, Chittaranjan loom), primary motions of weaving (shedding, picking, beating-up), secondary motions (let-off, take-up), and auxiliary motions (temples, warp/weft stop motions).

18%

Loom Components & Yarn Preparation

Functions of loom parts (warp beam, cloth beam, heald wires, harness shaft, reed, shuttle, pirn, sley, race board, treadles), yarn winding, sectional and peg warping, sizing with starch, drafting through healds, denting through reed, and loom gaiting.

16%

Yarn Types, Count Systems & Fiber Properties

Direct count systems (Tex, Denier) vs indirect count systems (English Cotton Count Ne, Metric Count Nm), single and plied yarns, direction of twist (Z and S twist), turns per inch (TPI), natural vs synthetic textile fibers, and fiber physical characteristics.

18%

Basic Weave Structures & Design Calculations

Plain weave and its variations (warp rib, weft rib, basket/hopsack weave), twill weave types (warp-faced, weft-faced, balanced, herringbone, diamond), satin and sateen weaves, point paper grid design, drafting plan, peg plan, and reed count calculations.

18%

Traditional Textiles & Indigenous Silks of Assam

Assam golden Muga silk (Antheraea assamensis), Eri ahimsa silk (Samia ricini / Philosamia ricini), white Pat mulberry silk (Bombyx mori), traditional Mekhela Chador structure, Phulam Gamosa weaving, Riha wrapper, and indigenous tribal handloom practices (Bodo, Mising, Karbi).

12%

Motif Design, Extra Weft & Textile Dyeing

Traditional Assamese motifs (Kingkhap lion motif, Jaapi hat motif, Kaziranga rhino, Phul jali), extra warp and extra weft ornamentation, natural dyes (turmeric, indigo, madder, catechu), mordanting agents (alum, iron sulfate), yarn/fabric dyeing methods, and textile finishing (scouring, mercerization).

How to Pass the Assam ASSEB HSLC Weaving & Textile Design Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Theory 27/90 and practical/internal assessment 3/10 (overall subject pass minimum 30/100).
  • Assessment: The ASSEB HSLC Elective Weaving and Textile Design course is assessed through a 90-mark written theory paper (3 hours) and a 10-mark practical/internal assessment. The theory paper covers loom mechanics, yarn preparation, fabric structures, traditional Assamese textiles, motif designing, and dyeing. This 100-question practice bank translates the syllabus into multiple-choice questions for structured self-testing.
  • Time limit: 3 hours for written theory examination
  • Exam fee: Included in standard ASSEB HSLC board registration fee.

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Assam ASSEB HSLC Weaving & Textile Design Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the three primary motions of weaving (shedding, picking, beating-up) and clearly understand which loom component performs each action.
2Practice drawing point paper weave plans for plain weave, 2/2 twill, 5-end satin, basket weave, and herringbone twill alongside their drafting and peg plans.
3Memorize the scientific names, food plants, and distinctive features of Assam's trio of silks: Muga (Antheraea assamensis / Som leaves), Eri (Samia ricini / Castor leaves), and Pat (Bombyx mori / Mulberry leaves).
4Learn yarn count conversions between English Cotton Count (Ne) and Tex/Denier systems, as well as reed count calculations.
5Review traditional Assamese motifs (Kingkhap, Jaapi, Kaziranga rhino) and the extra-weft weaving technique used to create them on handlooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total marks distribution for ASSEB HSLC Weaving and Textile Design?

The subject carries 100 total marks divided into a 90-mark written theory paper (3 hours) and a 10-mark practical examination or internal assessment.

What are the passing criteria for this elective subject under ASSEB Div-I?

Candidates must secure at least 27 marks out of 90 in theory and 3 marks out of 10 in practical/internal assessment to meet the minimum subject pass score of 30.

What traditional silks of Assam are included in the syllabus?

The curriculum focuses on Assam's three major indigenous silks: Muga silk (golden silk), Eri silk (warm non-violent/ahimsa silk), and Pat silk (glossy mulberry silk).

How are practical weave designs represented on paper?

Weave structures and motif layouts are drawn on point paper (graph paper) along with their corresponding drafting plan, peg/treadling plan, and reed plan.

Where can students find official syllabus updates and exam schedules?

Official notifications, curriculum syllabi, and examination guidelines are published on the ASSEB board portal (https://site.sebaonline.org/).