Hamara Bharat Incredible India Class 6 Questions and Answers
Hamara Bharat Incredible India Question Answer Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 13
Let us Discuss (Page 132)
Question 1.
What has Bharat always been known for?
Answer:
Worldwide as a land of wise and heroic individuals.
Question 2.
What is attractive about Bharat?
Answer:
It’s rich and diverse culture, people living in unison are attractive about Bharat.
Question 3.
What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
Answer:
It is a special fact that people live here in unison, presents love, affection and special bonding of people of Bharat. It also shows unity in diversity.
Question 4.
What geographical features does the passage mention?
Answer:
Rivers, lakes, mountains and forest, geographical features does the passage mention.
Question 5.
What is the advice given to everyone?
Answer:
As its inhabitants, it is a advice to continue to work more hard and make sure that Bharat propers in all aspects.
KALAKRITIYON KA BHARAT
Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 132)
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 __ l k __ r t.
(b) Our c __ lt __ re consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values, arts, and languages.
(c) All of us celebrate our f __ st __ v __ ls together.
(d) We tell stories to our children to teach them about our c __lt __re, h__st__ry, and l __ g __nds.
(e) We have our own l __ ng __ag __ s to talk to each other.
Answer:
(a) folkart
(b) culture
(c) festival
(d) culture, history, legands
(e) languages
Let us Discuss (Page 133)
Question 1.
What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?
Answer:
This programme is to know that we all belong to one nation and that is the bond we share. And our unity in diversity makes us the most wonderful country in the world.
Question 2.
Why is this programme being conducted?
Answer:
Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme is being conducted to promote the Indian ideology of reunity in diversity. It promotes mutual understanding between people of different states.
Let us Discuss (Page 136)
Question 1.
On the basis of what the speakers said about the art forms, complete the table given below.
Answer:
| Name of the child | State | Art form | Things needed |
| Akanksha | Uttarakhand | Aipan | White rice flour. |
| Priyaranjan | Odisha | Dhobra | clay, brass scrap, wax, fire. |
| Chitra | Kerala | Coconut Sheel Craft | Brown Coconut, Sand Paper, Wood Polish |
| Balamurali | Andhra Pradesh | Kondapalli | Soft wood, Paste of tamarind, Seed powder, Saw dust, Oil or Water Colours, Vegetable dyes and enamel paints. |
Let Us Think And Reflect
Question 1.
Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences. (Page 136)
(a) The designs for Aipan are taken from ___ and ____.
(b) Dhokra metal craft is very old because it is ___ old.
(c) A base is needed for coconut shell craft to make it ___.
(d) Soft wood, ___ and colours are used to make Kondapalli toys.
Answer:
(a) Nature, Cultural traditions
(b) 4000 – year
(c) smooth
(d) makku – a paste of tamarind seed powder, saw’dust.
Question 2.
Why does Akanksha’s family make Aipan?
Answer:
Akansha’s family made Aipan as they are from Uttarakhand and Aipan is their folk art, which they draw on family functions and festivals.
Question 3.
In Dhokra, why does wax come out of the small openings?
Answer:
They cover the figure with clay and put it in the fire. The way melts and comes out of small openings. Next, brass scrap is melted and poured into the empty space. The liquid metal takes the same shape as the wax.
Question 4.
What is common in the toys made in Balamurali’s village and coconut shell craft in Kerala?
Answer:
These both are biodegradable craft. Also they are cultural art forms of their respective state.
Let Us Learn
Question 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. (Page 137)
Now, use some of these words to complete the paragraph given below. Use one word only once.
How I Get Ready for School
(i) ____ I get up and go to take a shower. (ii) ___, I wear my school dress. (iii) ___, I eat my food, (iv) ___, I wear my shoes. (v) ___, I pick up’my bag and go out of my home.
Answer:
(i) First
(ii) then
(iii) After that
(iv) Next
(v) At last
Question 2.
The children from different states each speak about one art form from their state. When they speak, they use the first form of the verb. It shows something that happens regularly. It is called the present tense. With he, she and it, -s/-es is used with the verb to show the present tense.
Make five sentences with the help of the words given in the table below. Use -s/-es wherever necessary. Two examples are given.
Answer:
- I know how to dance.
- We ask questions to understand.
- You tell a story everyday.
- She draws paintings in free period.
- They practice spellings on Friday.
- It makes beautiful flowers.
Let Us Learn
Question 1.
Listen to the description of gakkad bharta and complete the notes given below. (refer to page 162 for transcript) (Page 138)
Gakkad Bharta
(a) Name of the speaker : __________
(b) The town of the speaker : __________
(c) The state he belongs to : __________
(d) The name of the food item : __________
(e) Vegetables roasted for bharta : __________
Answer:
(a) Sushil
(b) Jabalpur
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Gakkad Bharata
(e) Brinjal and Tomatoes
Question 2.
Now, listen to the description again and complete the flowchart on how to make gakkad bharta.
Answer:
1. wheat, roast
2. roast, chopped
3. bharta
Let Us Speak
Question 1.
Speak about a local art form of your region. It can be any one out of painting, rangoli, metal craft, embroidery, music, dance or drama. Remember to include: (Page 138)
- the name of the art form
- what things do they need for it
- how do they make/present it
Answer:
Do it yourself
Question 2.
You may use the words given below when you speak.
- I know about the art form called …
- They need …
- To make it, first … after that … next … then … at last…
Answer:
→ I know about the art form called Pattachitra which is a classical painting form that originated in the state of Odisha. Pattachitra is painted on cloth, which is specially prepared by coating it with a mixture of tamarind seed paste and chalk. This is then dried and polished to create a smooth surface.
→ The colors used in Pattachitra are natural and derived from various sources. To make it, the artist begins by sketching the outline of the picture with a fine brush using black or red colors. The painting is given a final coat of lacquer to protect it and give it a glossy finish.
→ This is known for its intricate details and mythological narratives, particularly those related to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The themes often include stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Hindu epics and folklore. Pattachitra is not just an art form and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Odisha, showcasing the skill and creativity of its artisans.
Let Us Write
Question 1.
You heard children from different states speak about the art forms from their state. Discuss in pairs which art form you liked the most. (Page 139) Now, write a paragraph with five sentences giving your reasons for liking it.
Answer:
I like the most Gond Painting from Madhya Pradesh. As paintings are representions of everyday life. Gond art vividly expresses the essence of the Culture in all its vibrant hues. They are a form of story telling folk art, providing a captivating gateway to a world of imagination.
Let Us Explore
Question 1.
Madhubani painting is a traditional art form from Bihar. The artists use natural colours to make them on the walls of their houses. You can also make and use natural colours as given below. (Page 139)
- yellow from haldi
- green from leaves
- red from red flowersIgerulsindoor
- orange from flowers
- blue from neel/indigo powder
Given below is a Madhubani painting. Colour it with natural colours or any other colour.
Answer:
Do it yourself