Read the following passage and do the given activities :
Question: 1
Complete the following sentences with the help of the passage :
(i) Rangoli is an ............................ .
(ii) ............................ remains the same in all the areas.
(iii) The traditional material used for rangoli is ............................ .
(iv) Nowadays ............................ is used for making Rangoli.
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For blanks, copy exact phrasing from the text unless instructed to paraphrase.
Rangoli is an age-old traditional folk art done across India.
The basic methodology remains the same in all the areas.
The traditional material used for rangoli is rice flour.
Nowadays, white stone powder is used for making Rangoli. Each completion is lifted verbatim from the passage: definition (age old folk art), constancy (method), materials (rice flour then stone powder).
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Question: 2
Pick out the sentences that prove the following :
(i) Art of rangoli has been kept alive by women.
(ii) It is easy to get coloured rice for rangoli.
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When asked to “pick out,” provide the exact sentence(s) from the text that substantiate the claim.
(i) “The rural and urban women of India have kept this art alive by passing the expertise down
through the generations.”
(ii) “It is pretty simple to get rice coloured with food colours readily available in the market.” The quoted lines directly support the two claims asked.
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Question: 3
Choose the correct options from the bracket and fill the blanks :
(occasion, derived, tradition, purpose)
(i) The English word ‘Grass’ has been ............................ from the Sanskrit word ‘Ghas’.
(ii) The main ............................ of Dr. Patel’s life is to educate poor and needy children.
(iii) It is a ............................ to apply mehendi to the bride before the wedding day.
(iv) The school had organized a parade on the ............................ of Independence Day.
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Test each option in the blank; choose the one that collocates naturally (e.g., “derived from,” “occasion of”).
(i) derived (ii) purpose (iii) tradition (iv) occasion Word fit: “derived from” (etymology), “purpose of life,” “a tradition to …,” “on the occasion of …”.
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Question: 4
The designs vary in different parts of India but the basic methodology remains the same in all. (Rewrite beginning with “Though”)
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Transformations must keep original meaning; prepositions commonly signal time/place/possession.
Though the designs vary in different parts of India, the basic methodology remains the same in all. Replace “but” with “Though ... ,” turning the compound into a complex
sentence while preserving meaning.
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Question: 5
These are decorative designs made on floors at the time of Hindu Festival. (Pick out prepositions)
Reasons to follow traditions: cultural connection; family/community
bonding; meaningful rituals; creativity and expression (e.g., Rangoli). Cultural continuity: practices preserve heritage and identity. Social cohesion: communal arts/events strengthen bonds. Values via ritual: kindness (feeding birds/ants with rice), respect, discipline. Creative outlet: design variation within traditional frames nurtures artistry.
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Question: 7
Write a short summary of the passage given in Q. No. 4(A) and
suggest a suitable title.
The Traditional Art of Rangoli
Rangoli — derived from “Rang” (colour) + “aavalli” (row of colours) — is an age
old Indian folk art of geometric/symmetrical floor (and sometimes wall/ceiling) designs, often
including natural motifs. Women have preserved it across generations, originally on auspicious
occasions using rice flour (also feeding creatures). Today it spans weddings/ceremonies with
materials like stone powder, coloured rice, and sawdust (allowing even floating patterns). While
styles and names vary regionally (Rangoli, Kolam, Chowkpurna, Mugullu), the basic method
remains consistent.
