Nakshi Kantha: Read the text and answer the questions 1 and 2.
Nakshi Kantha is a kind of embroidered
quilt. The name was taken from the Bengali word, 'naksha' which means artistic
pattern. It is a kind of traditional craft and is said to be indigenous to
Traditional
kanthas are made for family use. Old or new cloth and thread are used to make
these quilts. Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogura and Jashore are
most famous for this craft. Now it is produced commercially. You can find them
in many expensive handicraft shops in cities. The quilts are now in great
demand because of the colourful patterns and designs embroidered on them.
Set
1
1. Guess the meaning of the following words and
choose the correct meaning closest to the text :
i) Kind
:
i) sympathetic ii) sort ii) sympathy iv) benevolent
ii) Pattern
:
i) decoration ii) design iii) mark iv) embellishment
iii) Indigenous
:
i) indigestion ii) native iii) indigestible iv) indignant
iv) Traditional
:
i) rule ii) conventional iv) conventional iv) convention
iv) Thread
:
i) yarn ii) threat iii) yard iv) rield
2. Answer the following questions :
(a) What
is Nakshi Kantha?
(b) How
long has the art been practised?
(c) Which
areas are most famous for this craft?
(d) Why
are the traditional Kanthas made?
(e) Why
are the quilts now in great demand?
Set
2
1.
Choose the best answer from the
alternatives :
a) The
word 'Nakshi Kantha' comes from the ¾¾ word.
i) English ii) Bengali iii) Hindi iv) Burmese
b) Nakshi
Kantha is a ¾¾ kantha.
i) modern ii) ultramodern iii) age old iv) conventional
c) 'Nakshi
Kantha' is related with ¾¾.
i) urban people ii) rural people ii) ethnic people iv) tribal people
d) Nowadays
Nakshi Kantha is produced ¾¾.
i) traditionally ii) nationally iii) commercially iv) normally
e) 'Nakshi
Kanthar Math' is written by ¾¾.
i) Kazi Nazrul Islam ii) Farrukh Ahmed iii) Jasimuddin iv) Rabindranath Tagore
2. Give short answer the following questions :
(a) What
is 'Nakshi Kantha'?
(b) How
long has this been practised?
(c) What
kind of craft is it?
(d) What
districts are famous for "Nakshi Kantha'?
(e) Why
are 'Nakshi Kanthas' now in great demand?
Set
3
1. Choose
the best answer from the alternative :
a) The
term 'indigenous' means–
i) indigestible ii) native iii) famous iv) wild
b) Nakshi
Kanthas are a kind of–
i) quilt ii) song iii) embrodiered quilt iv) crop
c) Jasimuddin
was a famous–
i) poet ii) scientist ii) painter iii) architect
d) The
art of Nakshi Kanthas is most famous to ¾¾ districts in
i) three ii) four iii) five iv) six
e) The
people of
i) national ii) industrial iii) family iv) commercial
2. Write short answer the following questions :
(a) What
does 'naksha' mean?
(b) Where
has the art of 'Nakshi Kantha' been practised for ages?
(c) What
materials are required to prepare Nakshi Kanthas?
(d) When
did the name 'Nakshi Kantha' become popular?
(e) Why
are 'Nakshi Kanthas' in great demands?
Set
4
1. Choose
the best answer from the alternatives :
a) ¾¾ are most famous
for the craft.
i) Mymensingh, Dhaka ii) Rajshahi, Rangpur
iii) Mymensingh, Jessore iv) Bogra, Pabna
b) Nakshi
Kanthas are a kind of–
i) cloth ii) quilt iii) embroidered
quilt iv) Shitol Pati
c) What
does the word 'pattern' mean?
i) step by step ii) series iii) artistic design iv) handmade
work
d) What
are used to make these quilt?
i) New cloth ii) Old cloth
iii) Polymer thread iv) Any type of cloth and thread
e) Where
has the art been practised?
i) Large cities ii) Urban area iii) Rural area iv) Rich family
2. Give short answer the following questions :
(a) What
does "naksha" mean?
(b) How
did it become famous?
(c) Do
you like a Nakshi Kantha or an ordinary kantha? Why?
(d) Why
are they in great demand?
(e) In
cities, where do we get them?
Set
5
1. Guess the
meaning of the following words. Choose the correct meaning closest to the text.
(a) kind
i. sympathetic ii. sort iii. sympathy iv. benevolent
(b) pattern
i. decoration ii. design iii. mark iv. embellishment
(c) indigenous
i. indigestion ii. native iii. indigestible iv. indignant
(d) thread
i. yarn ii. threat iii. yard iv. field
(e) traditional
i. rule ii. custom iii. conventional iv. convention
2. Answer the
following questions.
(a) What
is Nakshi kantha?
(b) Nakshi
kantha is a traditional craft of Bangladesh and India. How?
(c) Where
has the art been practised?
(d) What
are the traditional kanthas made?
(e) Describe
its commercial value.
Set
6
1. Guess the
meaning of the following words and choose the correct meaning.
(a) kind
i. sympathetic ii. sort iii. sympathy iv. benevolent
(b) indigenous
i. indigestion ii. native iii. indigestible iv. indignant
(c) traditional
i. rule ii. custom iii. conventional iv. convention
(d) thread
i. yarn ii. threat iii. yard iv. field
(e) famous
i. renowned ii. notorious iii.
famine iv.
fume
2. Answer the
following questions.
(a) What
is Nakshi kantha?
(b) How
long has the ar been practised?
(c) Why
was the name popular?
(d) Why
are traditional kanthas made?
(e) Why
are the quilts now in great demand?
Set
7
1. Guess the
meaning of the following words. Choose the correct meaning closest to the text.
(a) embroidered
i. embellished ii.
patterned iii.
coloured iv.
decoration
(b) traditional
i. unusual ii. modern iii. innovative iv.
conventional
(c) pattern
i. figure ii.
plan iii.
design iv.
motif
(d) indigenous
i. indigestion ii.
native iii.
indigestible iv.
indignant
(e) famous
i. fame ii.
known iii.
well-known iv.
extraordinary
2. Answer the following questions.
(a) What is 'Nakshi kantha'?
(b) How is it made?
(c) Why are the quilts now in great demand?
(d) How long has this been practised?
(e) Why are the traditional kanthas made?
Set
8
1. Guess the
meaning of the following words and choose the correct meaning closest to the
text.
(a) pattern
i. design ii.
cloth iii.
picture iv.
portrait
(b) craft
i. a device ii.
asset iii.
art iv.
property
(c) indigenous
i. familiar ii.
foreign iii.
native iv.
artificial
(d) expensive
i. costly ii.
cheap iii.
different iv.
excellent
(e) demand
i. price ii.
need iii.
popularity iv.
familiarity
2. Answer the
following questions.
(a) What is 'Nakshi kantha'?
(b) From when has the art of Nakshi kantha been practised?
(c) How did the name Nakshi kantha become popular?
(d) Which districts are most popular for Nakshi kantha?
(e) What are used to make Nakshi kantha?
Set
9
1. Choose the
best answer from the alternatives :
(a) Which of the closest meaning of pattern?
i. Artistic ii. Patternal iii. Design iv.
View
(b) Nakshi
kantha is the ¾¾ of our rural women.
i. pride ii. rule iii. balk of their tradition iv. simple
tradition
(c) Nakshi
kantha became popular ¾¾ 1929.
i. after ii. before iii. in iv.
with
(d) "Popular" means ¾¾.
i. favourite ii. disgusting iii. disliked iv.
liked
(e) "The quilts are now in great
demand" what does the statement mean?
i. It is used more than ever
before ii.
It has become less popular
iii.
It is expensive iv.
It is less expensive than before
2. answer to the following questions.
(a) What
is Nakshi kantha?
(b) Where
was Nakshi kantha originated from?
(c) Why
is this kantha made for?
(d) Who
is Jasimuddin?
(e) How
long is the tradition of Nakshi kantha
carried down?
Set
10
1. Choose the
best answer from the alternatives.
(a) 'Nakshi Kanthar Math' is a ¾ by
Jasimuddin.
i. novel ii. poem iii. satire iv. drama
(b) Nakshi
kantha is one kind of ¾.
i.
dress ii.
toy iii.
quilt iv.
book
(c) The
word 'naksha' refers to ¾.
i.
new pattern ii.
artistic pattern iii. old
pattern iv.
best pattern
(d) The
name 'Nakshi kantha' was taken from ¾ word.
i. English ii. Arabic iii. French iv. Bengali
(e) 'Nakshi
kantha' is a ¾ art in our
country.
i. popular ii. unpopular iii. urban iv.
foreign
2. Answer the following questions in your own
words.
(a) What things are used to make
'Nakshi Kanta'?
(b) Where can people find it?
(c) How old is the art?
(d) Which areas are famous for 'Nakshi kantha'?
(e) Why do people like 'Nakshi kantha'?