NCERT Solutions Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 5 – Hamara Bharat — Incredible India!
NCERT Class 6 English Poorvi 5th Unit Chapter 5 ‘Hamara Bharat — Incredible India!’ question answers solutions available here. This chapter is very important.
Let us discuss
1.) What has Bharat always been known for?
Ans. Bharat has always been known as a land of wise and heroic individuals.
2.) What is attractive about Bharat?
Ans. The rich and diverse culture of the country has always been the attraction of Bharat.
3.) What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
Ans.The special about the people live here in unison and portrays unity in diversity amongst the world.
4.) What geographical features does the passage mention?
Ans. The geographical features mentioned in the passage are rivers, lofty mountains, lakes etc.
5.) What is the advice given to everyone?
Ans. The advice which is given to everyone is that we should work hard and always take efforts for the prosperity of the country.
Kalakritiyon ka Bharat
Let us do these activities before we read.
Our country is beautiful and every state has its own uniqueness. The words given below are part of our identity. Complete these words with the correct vowels (A, E, I, O, U).
(a) We like to decorate our homes with our f ol k a r t.
(b) Our c u l t u r e consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values, arts, and languages.
(c) All of us celebrate our f es t iv al s together.
(d) We tell stories to our children to teach them about our c ul t u r e, h i s t o r y, and l e g e n d s.
(e) We have our own l a n g ua g e s to talk to each other.
Let us discuss
1.) What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?
Ans.The Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme is all about to know that we belong to one nation and share a bond and our concept of unity in diversity makes us unique in the whole world.
2.) Why is this programme being conducted?
Ans. This programme is being conducted to enhance knowledge about the culture and art of different states among the children.
Let us discuss
On the basis of what the speakers said about the art forms, complete the table given below.
|
Name of the child |
State | Art form | Things needed |
| Akansha | Uttarakhand | Aipan |
White rice flour paste |
|
Priyaranjan |
Odisha | Dhokra | Clay, Wax, Fire, Brass scrap |
| Chitra | Kerala | Coconut shell craft |
Brown coconut shell, sandpaper |
|
Balamurti |
Andhra Pradesh | Toy making |
Soft wood,Tamarind seed powder, Oil or Water colours, Vegetable dyes and Enamel paints |
Let us think and reflect
1.) Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences.
(a) The designs for Aipan are taken from cultural traditions and observations of nature.
(b) Dhokra metal craft is very old because it is 4000 years old.
(c) A base is needed for coconut shell craft to make it stable.
(d) Soft wood,makku-paste of tamarind and saw dust and colours are used to make Kondapalli toys.
2.) Why does Akanksha’s family make Aipan?
Ans. Akanksha’s family make Aipan during family functions and festivals.
3.) In Dhokra, why does wax come out of the small openings?
Ans. In Dhokra,wax come out of the small openingsas the wax melts in the fire.
4.) What is common in the toys made in Balamurali’s village and coconut shell craft in Kerala?
Ans. The toys made in Balamurali’s village and coconut shell craft in Kerala are both made of natural items and they are biodegradable.
Let us learn
1.) Priyaranjan, Chitra and Balamurali share how art works of their states are made. They use some words to show the order of making it. Those words are given in the box below.
Now, use some of these words to complete the paragraph given below. Use one word only once.
How I Get Ready for School
(i) First, I get up and go to take a shower. (ii) After that, I wear my school dress. (iii) then, I eat my food. (iv) next, I wear my shoes. (v) finally, I pick up my bag and go out of my home.
Let us write
You heard children from different states speak about the art forms from their state. Discuss in pairs which art form you liked the most.
Now, write a paragraph with five sentences giving your reasons for liking it.
Ans. I liked the art form of Kerala.
Coconut is easily available everywhere.
The craft is very easy to make.
Items of everyday can be made from the coconut shells.
The items are bio-degradable also.
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