Question

Read the following passage and do the activities:

The term RANGOLI is derived from 'Rang' (colour) + 'aavalli' (row of colours). Rangoli is an age old traditional folk art done across India. The term rangoli refers to designs made with coloured powders on the ground in front of the house. In some parts of the country, the designs are done on walls and even on ceilings. The designs vary in different parts of India but the basic methodology remains the same in all the areas. The designs are mostly geometric and symmetrical, while some natural elements like flowers, birds etc. may be included. The rural and urban women of India have kept this art alive by passing the expertise down through the generations. These are decorative designs made on floors at the time of Hindu festivals. Traditionally, such floor decorations were done only on auspicious occasions or festivals. But today they are done on any occasions like; wedding, birthday parties, opening ceremonies etc. Different Indian states have different ways of Rangoli-painting and also have different names in their regional or local languages. For example: Maharashtra Rangoli Tamil Nadu Kolam Uttar Pradesh Chowkpurna Andhra Pradesh Mugullu The traditional material used for rangoli is rice flour so as to offer food to the ants, the birds and the squirrels. Even coloured rice can be used for the purpose. It is pretty simple to get rice coloured with food colours readily available in the market. Nowadays white stone powder is used for making Rangoli. Saw dust can also be used to make Rangoli patterns; its advantage is that it floats on water, which can be utilized to create Floating Rangoli patterns.

A1. Complete the following sentences with the help of the passage:   (2)

1. Rangoli is an ______.
2. ______ remains the same in all the areas.
3. The traditional material used for rangoli is ______.
4. Nowadays ______ is used for making Rangoli.

A2. Pick out the sentences that prove the following:   (2)

1. Art of rangoli has been kept alive by women.
2. It is easy to get coloured rice for rangoli.

A3. Choose the correct options from the bracket and fill the blanks:   (2)
 (occasion, derived, tradition, purpose)

1. The English word 'Grass' has been ______ from the Sanskrit word 'Ghas'.
2. The main ______ of Dr. Patel's life is to educate poor and needy children.
3. It is a ______ to apply mehendi to the bride before the wedding day.
4. The school had organized a parade on the ______ Independence Day.

A4. Do as directed:   (2)

1. The designs vary in different parts of India but the basic methodology remains the same in all.
   (Rewrite the sentence beginning with 'Though')
2. These are decorative designs made on floors at the time of Hindu Festival.
   (Pick out prepositions)

A5. Should we follow such traditions in our life? Why? Why not?   (2)

Answer 1

A1. 

1. Rangoli is an age-old traditional folk art.
2. The basic methodology remains the same in all the areas.
3. The traditional material used for rangoli is rice flour.
4. Nowadays white stone powder is used for making Rangoli.

A2. 

1. "The rural and urban women of India have kept this art alive by passing the expertise down through the generations."
2. "It is pretty simple to get rice coloured with food colours readily available in the market."

A3. 

1. The English word 'Grass' has been derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ghas'.
2. The main purpose of Dr. Patel's life is to educate poor and needy children.
3. It is a tradition to apply mehendi to the bride before the wedding day.
4. The school had organized a parade on the occasion of  Independence Day.

A4. 

1. Though the designs vary in different parts of India, the basic methodology remains the same in all.
2. Prepositions: on, at, of

A5. 

Yes, we should follow such traditions in our life because they reflect our rich cultural heritage and keep us connected to our roots. Traditions like Rangoli enhance creativity, bring positivity, and promote unity among family members. They also support eco-friendly practices when natural materials like rice flour or flower petals are used.