Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 13 Worksheet Hamara Bharat-Incredible India!
Read the following passage.
Nagaland is one of the seven north-east states of India. This state is the home of various tribes and sub-tribes. They have a vigorous craft tradition and every tribe excels in craftsmanship. The fine skills of the Naga people is demonstrated in the different products they make to use in their daily life.
The arts and crafts of this state include the weaving, basketry, woodwork and jewellery making etc. With the help of shell and beads, bird’s wings and flowers, the Naga people.prepare the different kind of things. Pot making is just like weaving and this craft is exclusively a woman’s craft. Moreover, the Naga people can make pots by their hands. For this work, they are competent to make pots without using the potter’s wheel. Their wood-carvings bear religious importance as they are closely associated with their religious beliefs and practices. Further, they also make objects for daily use like utensils, etc.
Question 1.
Answer the following questions:
(a) What do you know about Nagaland?
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(b) What are the Naga tribes and sub-tribes known for?
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(c) What is peculiarity about weaving?
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(d) How are the Naga people competent potters?
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(e) How do arts and crafts help the Naga people in their daily life?
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Question 2.
Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences:
(a) The word, ‘Nagaland’ means the land of _________________________________
(b) Basketry is an example of _________________________________
(c) The potters generally make pots with the help of _________________________________
(d) There are _________________________________ north-eastern states in India.
Let us discuss
Question 1.
On the basis of what the speakers said about themselves and their art forms, complete the table given below:
Question 2.
What are the factors that show unity in diversity of India?
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Question 3.
Name five folk arts and dances of India.
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Question 4.
What should we do to make our country stay united and prosper to become a developed nation?
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Question 5.
Discuss in the class about Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme.
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Think beyond
Question 1.
Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences.
(a) The designs of Aipan are _________________________________ and are based on our cultural traditions.
(b) Dhokra is a 4000-year-old _________________________________ craft made with clay, wax and brass scrap.
(c) Coconut shell craft is an environment-friendly _________________________________ craft.
(d) In Kondapalli art of making toys, soft wood pieces are joined together with _________________________________ -a paste of tamarind seed powder and sawdust.
Question 2.
When is Aipan art made in the family?
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Question 3.
Why is brass scrap taken to make Dhokra art?
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Question 4.
What similarity do you find in the toys made in Balamurali’s’village and coconut shell craft in Kerala?
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Let us learn
Question 1.
Mayank shared with Ravi how he got ready for his interview. During conversation, he used the following words to show the order of preparation. Now, use the given words to complete the passage.
Finally – after that – first – next – at last
_________ I got up at 7 o’clock in the morning and went to have a bath. _________ I wore my dress for interview _________. I wore my shoes _________ I called a cab and departed for the board office.
Question 2.
In their discussion, children talk about the preparation of their examination. When they speak, they use the first form of verbs. It means that something happens regularly in daily life, it is called the present tense. Besides, you should know that with he, she and it, we use -s/-es to show the present tense.
Now, make five sentences with the help of the words given in the table below. Never forget to use -s/-es wherever necessary. Two examples have been done for you.
Let us listen
You will listen to your teacher talking about the famous dish of Rajasthan-Dal bati churma. As you listen, complete the notes given below.
(Refer to the page 707 for the transcript.)
(a) Name of the dish
(b) The state which is famous for
(c) Main three components of the dish
(d) The other states where it is popular
(e) The main ingredients
Let us speak
Participate in class discussion to share your ideas about local art form that includes:
- the name of the art form
- the materials required to make it
- how is this demonstrated
Let us write
You heard children from the different states speak about the festivals celebrated in their state. Discuss in pairs which festival you liked the most.
Now, write a paragraph with five sentences giving your reasons for liking it.
Write it separately and show it to your teacher.
Let us explore
Given below is a piece of Madhubani painting. Colour it with coloured pencils, crayons or paints to give it some realistic touch.
