PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector 2018 Question Paper

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11.

Which of the following ornament is not worn by women of Punjab on forehead ?

A: Dumni
B: Barwata
C: Mauli
D: Kaska

The answer is: C

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Explanation

Answer: C: Mauli.

Explanation:

Mauli is not a traditional ornament worn on the forehead. Instead, it is a sacred red and yellow thread tied around the wrist during Hindu religious ceremonies and rituals. In some contexts, it can also refer to a long chain of pearls hanging from the side of the head, but it is not classified as a standard forehead ornament like the others.

The other options are traditional Punjabi forehead ornaments: 

A: Dumni (or Dauni) is a fringe that hangs over the forehead on either side of the face, often richly jeweled.

B: Barwata consists of tinsel stars worn over the eyebrows.

D: Kaska (also known as Tika) is a small pendant that hangs from the middle of the head onto the forehead.