Chapter 33 Rangoli
I|Answer the following questions.
Question [Link] does 'Rangaawali' mean?
Answer:The word 'Rangaawali comprises of two words, 'rang' meaning
colour and 'aawali' meaning a row or vine.
Question [Link] is Rangoliusually drawn?
Answer:Rangoli is usually drawn in the courtyard or in front of the
doorstep.
Question [Link] is used to make Rangolidesigns?
Amswer:Rangolidesigns are made using coarse-grained powders such
as sand, marble dust, saw dust or rice grain powder.
Question [Link] are the common Rangoli designs or motifs?
Answer: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.
Question [Link] different names is 'Rangoli' known by in different
regions?
Answer:Rangoli is known by different namnes 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 named 'Aipanaa'. 'Kolam' is the name given
to the art of Rangoli in southern parts of the country, mainly in the states
of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
II. Guess the meaning of the following word.
a) pleasing - appealing and attractive
b) finely - in a very skilled manner
c) magnificent (adj.) - beautiful and impressive
d) coarse (adji.) - rough
e) beautify (o) - improve the appearance
f) fragrant (adi) -having asweet, pleasant smell
g) innovative (adj.) - new and novel
h) signifies (o) - indicates or means
)comprises (u) - consists of
j) feature (n)- characteristic or quality
k) adorn (n) - to decorate
) traditional (adj.)-a long established practice
m) motifs (n) - repeated decorative image or design for forming a pattern
n) customary (adj.) - based on traditional practices.
o) hospitality (n) - warm reception of people
V Answer the following questions in one sentence
Question [Link] is the most interesting feature of Rangoli?
Answer:The most interesting feature of Rangoli is that it is drawn afresh
everyday.
Question 2.0n which occasions are Rangoli designs made?
Answer:On the occasion of feasts and festivals, Rangoli designs are
made.
Question [Link] is it important to draw unbroken lines of even thickness
while drawing Rangoli?
Answer:It is important to draw unbroken lines of even thickness to
maintain the beauty of the design.
Question [Link] is a special background for Rangoliwith Geru or wet red
ochre made?
Answer:A special background for Rangoli with Geru or wet red ochre is
made so that the white design stands out well.
Question [Link] any one thing we have witnessed in the art of Rangoli in
the modern times?
Answer: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.
VActivities:
Think of five occasions wherein we make Rangolis and complete the list:
Answer:Diwali
Ganpati Festival
Special functions in school
Inauguration of a place
Public celebrations
To welcome guests.
VILanguage Study :
Question [Link] one word for:
1. Creations which are beautifuland expressive - art
2. Aform of arrangement or decorative pattern - designs
3. A space enclosed by walls or building - courtyard
4. Repeated decorative image or design for forming a pattern - motifs
[Link] reception of people - hospitality
Question [Link] the meaning:
Column A' Column B'
1. occasion a. based on traditional practices.
2. feast b. day or period of celebration for religious
purposes.
3. festival c. A special event
4. customary d. A large meal to celebrate an occasion
Answer:
Column AColumn 'B'
[Link] c. A specialevent
2. feast d. A large meal to celebrate an occasion
3. festival b. day or period of celebration for religious purposes.
4. customary a. based on traditional practices.
Question [Link] the table:
Answer:
Positive Comparative Superlative
beautiful more beautiful most beautiful
interesting more interesting most interesting
important more important most important
VII Do as directed:
Question [Link] is one of the most beautiful and most pleasing art
forms of India. (Pick out any tuo nouns)
Answer: Rangoli, India
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)
Answer: cleanse, adorn, clean, decorate
Question [Link] also include geometrical patterns and
shapes Form a wh-question to get the underlined part as the answer.
Answer:What does Rangoli designs also include?
Question [Link] skill to do so comes with a lot of practice. (Pick out the
articles)
Answer:the, a
Question [Link], it was used mainly by women. (Pick out the
adverbs)
Answer:Previously, mainly
Question [Link] people use leaves and flowers to make Rangolis which
are beautifulas well as fragrant. (Complete the sentence using (not
only...but also)
Answer:Some people use leaves and flowers to make Rangolis which are
not only beautiful but also fragrant.
Question [Link] the noun forms of:
pleasing - pleasure
decorate - decoration
traditional - tradition
include - inclusion
Question [Link] the verb forms of:
beautiful - beautify
practice - practise
different - differ
innovative - innovate
Question 9. Give the adjective forms of:
ornament -ornamental
sand - sandy
beauty - beautiful
decorate - decorative
VIllIReading Skills, Vocabulary and Grammar
Read the following extract and complete the activities.
(Rangoli occupies a .as well as fragrant.]
Question [Link] the analogy
1. Chowkpurana: Uttar Pradesh:.... Rajasthan
Answer Madana
2. .: Andhra Pradesh :: Alpana : Bengal
Answers Muggu
Question [Link] is the art form of Rangolian expression of?
Answer:The art form of Rangoli is an expression of warm hospitality
Question [Link] does drawing of Rangoli on the courtyard signify?
Answer:Drawing of Rangoli onthe courtyard signifies that people coming
to the house are welcome inside.
Question [Link] is customary, with reference to Rangoli, in the northern
parts of India?
Answer:In the northern parts of India, it is customary to make Rangoli
designs with traditional wet colours.
Question [Link] are Kolam designs made of ?
Answer:Kolam designs are made of rice powder.
Question [Link] out a word from the extract which means: based on
traditional practices.
Answer:Customary
Question [Link] is the name given to the art of Rangoli in southern
parts of the country. (Separate the subject and predicate.)
Answer:Subject : Kolam
Predicate: is the name given to the art of Rangoli in the Southern parts
of the country.
Question [Link] should we keep the art of Rangoli alive? Give your views.
Answer: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.
