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Question 1: Guess the meaning of the following word.

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2. Answer the following questions. Question 1. What does ‘Rangaawali’ mean? Answer: The word ‘Rangaawali’ comprises of two words, ‘rang’ meaning colour and ‘aawali’ meaning a row or vine.

Question 2

Question 2: Where is Rangoli usually drawn?

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Rangoli is usually drawn in the courtyard or in front of the doorstep.

Question 3

Question 3: What is used to make Rangoli designs? Amswer: Rangoli designs are made using coarse-grained powders such as sand, marble dust, saw dust or rice grain powder. Question 4. What are t

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Common Rangoli designs or motifs are based on nature, such as mango, creepers, lotus and other flowers, swans, peacocks, fish and other animals and so on. They also include geometrical patterns and shapes.

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Question 5: What different names is ‘Rangoli’ known by in different regions?

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‘Rangoli’ is known by different names in different parts of the country. It is known as ‘Chowkpurana’ in Uttar Pradesh, ‘Madana’ in Rajasthan, ‘Muggu’ in Andhra Pradesh, and as ‘Rangoli’ in Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra. In Bengal it is known as ‘Alpanaa’ whereas in Bihar and Uttaranchal it is

Question 5

Question 1: Make a collection of Rangoli motifs and patterns. Write about each motif or pattern in your own words – it could just be a label or a description or some information or comment.

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Do it yourself.

Question 6

Question 1: What is the most interesting feature of Rangoli?

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The most interesting feature of Rangoli is that it is drawn afresh everyday.

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Question 2: On which occasions are Rangoli designs made?

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On the occasion of feasts and festivals, Rangoli designs are made.

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Question 3: Why is it important to draw unbroken lines of even thickness while drawing Rangoli?

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It is important to draw unbroken lines of even thickness to maintain the beauty of the design.

Question 9

Question 4: Why is a special background for Rangoli with Geru or wet red ochre made?

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A special background for Rangoli with Geru or wet red ochre is made so that the white design stands out well.

Question 10

Question 5: Write any one thing we have witnessed in the art of Rangoli in the modern times?

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Today, i.e. in the modern times, both men and women, learn and practice the art of Rangoli, adding their innovative ideas to the traditional designs and motifs.

Question 11

Question 1: Think of five occasions wherein we make Rangolis and complete the list :

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Question 12

Question 2: Spot the names used in different parts of the country for Rangoli

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Question 13

Question 1: Give one word for:

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Question 2. Match the meaning:

Question 14

Question 3: Complete the table:

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Question 15

Question 1: Rangoli is one of the most beautiful and most pleasing art forms of India. (Pick out any tuo nouns)

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Rangoli, India

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Question 2: Just as you cleanse and adorn yourself every day, you clean your house and decorate it with a Rangoli everyday. (Pick out the verbs)

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cleanse, adorn, clean, decorate

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Question 3: Rangoli designs also include geometrical patterns and shapes Form a wh-question to get the underlined part as the

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Answer: What does Rangoli designs also include?

Question 18

Question 4: The skill to do so comes with a lot of practice. (Pick out the articles)

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the, a

Question 19

Question 5: Previously, it was used mainly by women. (Pick out the adverbs)

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Previously, mainly

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Question 6: Some people use leaves and flowers to make Rangolis which are beautiful as well as fragrant. (Complete the sentence using (not only…but also)

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Some people use leaves and flowers to make Rangolis which are not only beautiful but also fragrant.

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Question 7: Give the noun forms of:

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Question 8. Give the verb forms of:

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Question 9: Give the adjective forms of:

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Reading Skills, Vocabulary and Grammar Read the following extract and complete the activities. Question 1. Complete the analogy 1. Chowkpurana : Uttar Pradesh : ……..: Rajasthan 2. ………..: Andhra Pradesh :: Alpana : Bengal Answer: 1. Madana 2. Muggu

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Question 2: What is the art form of Rangolian expression of?

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The art form of Rangoli is an expression of warm hospitality

Question 24

Question 3: What does drawing of Rangoli on the courtyard signify?

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Drawing of Rangoli on the courtyard signifies that people coming to the house are welcome inside.

Question 25

Question 4: What is customary, with reference to Rangoli, in the northern parts of India?

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In the northern parts of India, it is customary to make Rangoli designs with traditional wet colours.

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Question 5: What are Kolam designs made of ?

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Kolam designs are made of rice powder.

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Question 6: Pick out a word from the extract which means: based on traditional practices.

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Customary

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Question 7: Kolam is the name given to the art of Rangoli in southern parts of the country. (Separate the subject and predicate.)

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Subject : Kolam Predicate : is the name given to the art of Rangoli in the Southern parts of the country.

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Question 8: Why should we keep the art of Rangoli alive? Give your views.

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Rangoli, a very creative and beautiful art, is an ancient art, a part of India’s rich cultural heritage. It is our duty to preserve and protect such art forms as it is of great value to us. We should keep it alive and pass it on to the future generations.

Question 30

Question 1: Your school is organizing a Rangoli workshop as a part of the cultural club activities. You are the cultural secretary. Draft the notice.

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