Maharashtra Board Class 5 English Solution Chapter 33 – Rangoli
Balbharati Maharashtra Board Class 5 English Solution Chapter 33: Rangoli. Marathi or English Medium Students of Class 5 get here Rangoli full Exercise Solution.
Std |
Maharashtra Class 5 |
Subject |
English Solution |
Chapter |
Rangoli |
Chapter – 33
Rangoli
(1) * pleasing – Gratifying
* Finely – In a attractive way
* Magnificent – elegant in appearance
* Coarse grained – Having a coarse or irregular texture
* beautify – Decorate
* Fragrant – Sweet smelling
(2) (1) (1) What does ‘Rangaawali’ mean?
Ans: The word ‘Rangaawali’ consists of two words, i.e. ‘rang’ meaning colour and ‘aawali’ meaning a row or vine.
(2) Where is Rangoli usually drawn?
Ans: Rangoli is usually drawn in the courtyard or in front of the doorstep.
(3) What is used to make Rangoli designs?
Ans: Rangoli lines or designs are made using coarse grained powder such as sand, marble dust, saw dust, or rice grain powder.
(4) What are the common Rangoli designs or motifs?
Ans: The common Rangoli designs or motifs are usually based on nature such as, mango, creepers, lotus and other flowers. Also swans, peacocks, fish and other animals etc. Rangoli designs also include geometrical patterns and shapes.
(5) What different names is ‘Rangoli’ known by in different regions?
Ans: The different names like ‘Chowkpurana’ in Uttar Pradesh, ‘Mandana’ in Rajasthan, ‘Muggu’ in Andhra Pradesh, ‘Rangoli’ in Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra. ‘Alpana’ in Bengal, ‘Aripana’ in Bihar and Uttaranchal, ‘Kolam’ in Southern part of the country like state of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Therefore, each region has special characteristics designs and patterns.