Hamara Bharat —Incredible India! Question and Answers Class 6 NCERT English Book ‘Poorvi’

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Page 132

Let us discuss

1. What has Bharat always been known for?
2. What is attractive about Bharat?
3. What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
4. What geographical features does the passage mention?
5. What is the advice given to everyone?

Answers:

1. What has Bharat always been known for?
Bharat has always been known as a land of wise and heroic individuals.

2. What is attractive about Bharat?
Bharat’s rich and diverse culture is attractive. It has drawn many travellers since ancient times.

3. What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
It shows unity in diversity, which is an example for the whole world.

4. What geographical features does the passage mention?
The passage mentions rivers, lakes, high mountains, and green forests.

5. What is the advice given to everyone?
The advice is to work hard and ensure that Bharat continues to prosper.

Let us do these activities before we read.

(a) We like to decorate our homes with our f _ l k _ r t.

(b) Our c _ l t _ r e consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values, arts, and languages.

(c) All of us celebrate our f _ s t _ v __ l s together.

(d) We tell stories to our children to teach them about our c _ l t _ r e, h _ s t _ r y, and l _ g _ n d s.

(e) We have our own l _ n g _ a g __ s to talk to each other.

Answers:

Here are the completed words:

(a) We like to decorate our homes with our folk art.
(b) Our culture consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values, arts, and languages.
(c) All of us celebrate our festivals together.
(d) We tell stories to our children to teach them about our culture, history, and legends.
(e) We have our own languages to talk to each other.

PART 1 – Page 133

Let us discuss

1. What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?
2. Why is this programme being conducted?

Answers:

1. What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?
The programme is about understanding that we all belong to one nation. It highlights the bond of unity in diversity, which makes our country special.

2. Why is this programme being conducted?
The programme is being conducted to help students learn about the unity and diversity of our country and to strengthen the feeling of togetherness among all.

PART 2 – Page 136

Let us discuss

On the basis of what the speakers said about the art forms, complete the table given below.

Answer:

Here is the completed table:

Chapter Exercise Q&A of “Hamara Bharat —Incredible India!”

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Let us think and reflect

1. Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences.

(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:

Here are the completed 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, and colours are used to make Kondapalli toys.

2. Why does Akanksha’s family make Aipan?

Ans: Akanksha’s family makes Aipan to decorate during family functions and festivals.

3. In Dhokra, why does wax come out of the small openings?

Ans: In Dhokra, the wax comes out of the small openings because the figure is placed in fire, which melts the wax.

4. What is common in the toys made in Balamurali’s village and coconut shell craft in Kerala?

Ans: Both the toys made in Balamurali’s village and coconut shell craft in Kerala are used to create everyday items and are part of their cultural traditions.

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) ____ 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:

Here is the completed paragraph using the words given in the box:

How I Get Ready for School

(i) First, I get up and go to take a shower.
(ii) Then, I wear my school dress.
(iii) After that, I eat my food.
(iv) Next, I wear my shoes.
(v) Finally, I pick up my bag and go out of my home.

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:

Here are five sentences based on the words provided in the table:

1. I ask questions to understand.
2. You know how to dance.
3. He tells a story every day.
4. She draws beautiful flowers.
5. They make paintings in free periods.

These sentences follow the rule of using the present tense, adding -s/-es where necessary for he, she, or it.

Let us listen

1. Listen to the description of gakkad bharta and complete the notes given below. (refer to page 162 for transcript)

Gakkad Bharta

Answer:

Here are the completed notes based on the script given on page 162 of the textbook:

(a) Name of the speaker: Sushil
(b) The town of the speaker: Jabalpur
(c) The state he belongs to: Madhya Pradesh
(d) The name of the food item: Gakkad Bharta
(e) Vegetables roasted for bharta: Brinjals and tomatoes

2. Now, listen to the description again and complete the flowchart on how to make gakkad bharta.

Answer:

Here are the answers to fill in the blanks:

1. To make gakkad, make balls of wheat dough and roast them on high heat.
2. To make bharta, roast brinjal and tomatoes and garnish with chopped onions, coriander, green chillies, and salt.
3. To serve, crumble the gakkad, put some bharta on it and add one spoon of ghee.

Now, for the flowchart on how to make gakkad bharta:

1. Make gakkad – Prepare wheat dough and make dough balls.
2. Roast gakkad balls on high heat.
3. Roast vegetables (brinjal and tomatoes) for bharta.
4. Garnish bharta with onions, coriander, green chillies, and salt.
5. Serve gakkad – Crumble gakkad, put bharta on top, and add ghee.

A flow chart is given below.

The following mind map id just for students to have more learning.

Let us speak

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:
• the name of the art form
• what things do they need for it
• how do they make/present it

Answer:

Here’s an example of how you can speak about a local art form:

Local Art Form: Madhubani Painting

Madhubani painting is a famous art form from the Mithila region of Bihar. It is known for its intricate patterns and vibrant colours. To make a Madhubani painting, the artists use natural dyes and pigments. They usually paint on paper, cloth, or even walls.

To create a Madhubani painting, the artist first draws detailed patterns using a pen or brush. These designs are inspired by nature, animals, birds, and mythology. The colors used are mostly bright and vivid, with shades of red, green, blue, and yellow. Artists use brushes made from twigs or even fingers to fill in these designs. The artwork is often framed in intricate borders, and sometimes, symbolic elements like peacocks, flowers, and trees are featured prominently.

Madhubani paintings are not just beautiful; they also hold cultural and spiritual significance, often representing festivals, weddings, and important events in the community.

This is how Madhubani painting is created and presented as a local art form.

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:

Here’s an example incorporating the words provided:

Local Art Form: Warli Painting

I know about the art form called Warli painting, which comes from the tribal people of Maharashtra. They need natural materials like rice paste, bamboo sticks, and mud walls to create this art.

To make it, first, the artist prepares a mud wall, which acts as the canvas. After that, they use a bamboo stick to draw simple geometric shapes like circles, triangles, and squares. Next, they fill these shapes with scenes of daily life, such as animals, trees, and human figures. Then, they use white rice paste to paint over these shapes, creating beautiful patterns. At last, the painting is completed with intricate designs that show the harmony between nature and people.

Warli paintings are often used to decorate the walls of homes and are considered a way to bring good fortune.

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.

Answers:

Here’s an example of a paragraph:

I liked the Madhubani painting from Bihar the most. The vibrant colours and intricate designs are really eye-catching. I love how the paintings depict nature, animals, and even mythology in such a detailed way. The fact that artists use natural pigments and tools like twigs to create these paintings makes it even more special. Madhubani painting tells a beautiful story of culture and tradition, and I would love to learn how to make it someday.

Let us explore

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.
• yellow from haldi
• green from leaves
• red from red flowers/geru/sindoor
• orange from flowers
• blue from neel/indigo powder
Given below is a Madhubani painting. Colour it with natural colours or any other colour.

Answer:

Enjoy yourself by colouring the image. To colour it, you can use the natural colours as mentioned:

1. Yellow from haldi (turmeric) for the bright areas or the flowers.
2. Green from leaves for the plants and leaves.
3. Red from geru or sindoor for the details in the design.
4. Orange from flowers to add a vibrant touch to the design.
5. Blue from neel (indigo) powder to color some sections or the birds.

Alternatively, you can use regular colours if you prefer. Enjoy colouring this beautiful piece!

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