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Extra Questions for NCERT Class 6 English Poorvi Unit 5 Culture and Tradition Chapter 13 Hamara Bharat —Incredible India!’
Hamara Bharat —Incredible India – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme aim to promote?
a. Economic development
b. Mutual understanding and unity
c. Scientific innovation
d. Global trade
2. What is Aipan art made with?
a. Charcoal and oil
b. White rice flour paste and red clay
c. Wax and clay
d. Tamarind seed powder and sawdust
3. Which material is used to make Dhokra craft?
a. Softwood
b. Coconut shell
c. Brass scrap
d. Geru paste
4. What is the primary material used in Kondapalli toy-making?
a. Coconut shells
b. Tamarind seed powder
c. Softwood from nearby hills
d. Wax
5. What is the significance of the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme?
a. To promote foreign relations
b. To improve infrastructure
c. To celebrate unity in diversity
d. To develop new languages
6. Which of the following crafts is biodegradable?
a. Dhokra craft
b. Coconut shell craft
c. Aipan art
d. Kondapalli toys
7. Why is makku used in Kondapalli toy-making?
a. To carve the toy parts
b. To paint the toys
c. To join the toy pieces together
d. To polish the toys
8. How does the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme strengthen bonds between citizens?
a. By promoting competition between states
b. By encouraging state/UT pairing and cultural exchange
c. By conducting exams across states
d. By teaching the same language in all states
9. What is the first step in the process of making coconut shell crafts?
a. Polishing the shell
b. Cleaning the shell inside and out
c. Carving the design
d. Fixing a base under it
10. What are the toys from Kondapalli based on?
a. Scenes from urban life
b. Machines and tools
c. Folk stories, animals, and rural life
d. Historical monuments
Answer:
1. b. Mutual understanding and unity
2. b. White rice flour paste and red clay
3. c. Brass scrap
4. c. Softwood from nearby hills
5. c. To celebrate unity in diversity
6. b. Coconut shell craft
7. c. To join the toy pieces together
8. b. By encouraging state/UT pairing and cultural exchange
9. b. Cleaning the shell inside and out
10. c. Folk stories, animals, and rural life
Hamara Bharat —Incredible India – Fill in the Blanks with appropriate words from the box:
| rice | wood | Aipan | dhokra | traditions |
| mathematical | Uttarakhand | nature | puja | biodegradable |
1. _____is a folk art from _________made on floors and brick red walls of _____rooms, and outside the main door of the home by the women in the family using white _____flour paste. The patterns are very beautiful and____________, and are based on our cultural________, and observations of _______.
2. Coconut shell craft uses ______ polish to make the items shine, which are __________ and eco-friendly.
3. The art of _________ is 4000 years old.
1. Aipan is a folk art from Uttarakhand made on floors and brick red walls of puja rooms, and outside the main door of the home by the women in the family using white rice flour paste. The patterns are very beautiful and mathematical, and are based on our cultural traditions, and observations of nature.
2. Coconut shell craft uses wood polish to make the items shine, which are biodegradable and eco-friendly.
3. The art of dhokra is 4000 years old
Hamara Bharat —Incredible India – Match and Pair the words in column A with those in Column B:
| A | B |
| Aipan art | uses tamarind seed paste for joining parts |
| Dhokra craft | celebrates unity in diversity through state and UT pairings |
| Madhubani painting | drawn with rice flour paste on brick-red walls |
| Kondapalli toys | creates metal figures using clay moulds |
| Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat | is a traditional art form from Bihar |
Answer:
| A | B |
| Aipan art | drawn with rice flour paste on brick-red walls |
| Dhokra craft | creates metal figures using clay moulds |
| Madhubani painting | is a traditional art form from Bihar |
| Kondapalli toys | uses tamarind seed paste for joining parts |
| Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat | celebrates unity in diversity through state and UT pairings |
Hamara Bharat —Incredible India – State whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE:
1. Bharat has become famous only recently for its rich culture and traditions.
2. The people of Bharat live in unison and show unity in diversity to the world.
3. Bharat is known for its deserts and lack of water bodies.
4. In ancient times people avoided travelling to Bharat because they did not understand the strange culture.
5. The art of toy-making prevalent in Kondapalli is 400 years old.
Answers:
1. False – Bharat has been known worldwide since ancient times as the land of heroic and wise individuals.
2. True
3. False – Bharat is rich with rivers, lakes, and high mountains.
4. False – Its rich and diverse culture has attracted numerous travellers since ancient times.
5. True
Hamara Bharat — Incredible India – Short Answer Type Questions:
1. On which occasions is Aipan art commonly created?
Answer:
Aipan art is created during family functions and festivals.
2. Where in the house is Aipan art usually drawn?
Answer:
It is drawn on floors, walls of puja rooms, and outside the main door of the home.
3. What material is melted and poured into the clay mould in Dhokra art?
Answer:
Brass scrap is melted and poured into the clay mould in Dhokra art.
4. What happens to the wax layer during the Dhokra crafting process?
Answer:
The wax melts and comes out through small openings when the mould is heated.
5. What is the first step in creating a coconut shell craft?
Answer:
The first step involves cleaning the inside and outside of the brown coconut shell.
6. What material is used to colour Kondapalli toys?
Answer:
Oil and water-colours or vegetable dyes and enamel paints are used to colour
Kondapalli toys.
7. What tools are used to smoothen coconut shells during crafting?
Answer:
Sandpaper or machines are used to smoothen coconut shells.
8. What kind of details are carved into the wax layer in Dhokra art?
Answer:
Fine details that define the final shape of the figures are carved into the wax.
9. How does the process of making Kondapalli toys highlight sustainability?
Answer:
The toys use natural materials like softwood, tamarind seed paste, and vegetable dyes making them eco-friendly and sustainable.
10. Why is coconut shell craft considered environmentally friendly?
Answer:
It uses biodegradable materials that do not harm the environment.
Hamara Bharat —Incredible India – Long Answer type Question:
1. Discuss the significance of the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme and its objectives in promoting national unity.
Answer:
The ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ programme helps people from different states and Union Territories of India come together and understand each other better. It pairs states with one another to share and celebrate each other’s cultures and best practices. The goal is to make everyone feel connected as one nation, even though we have different languages, traditions, and customs. This programme helps build stronger emotional bonds between people and teaches respect for the diversity in our country. it contributes to nation-building by showcasing the interconnectedness of India’s rich and varied cultures.
2. Discuss the different folk-art forms shared by children from various states and their cultural significance.
Answer:
The children in the lesson share fascinating folk art forms from their respective states. Aakansha from Uttarakhand presents Aipan, an art made with white rice flour paste on red brick-coloured walls, often used in festivals and family functions.
Priyaranjan from Odisha talks about Dhokra, a 4000-year-old metal craft where clay figures are cast in brass using a wax-mould method.
Chitra from Kerala introduces coconut shell crafts, where polished shells are shaped into functional items like bowls and jewellery.
Finally, Balamurali from Andhra Pradesh describes the Kondapalli toys, made from softwood, depicting rural life and folk stories. These varied forms of art showcase the cultural richness and creativity across the country, reflecting local traditions and heritage.
