Class 9 English Chapter 3: Winds of Change / Canvas of Soil — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In the essay ‘Winds of Change’ (about the Indian hand fan, the pankha), how were pankhas used in ancient times?
- To fan deities in temples and kings in royal courts
- Only as toys
- As weapons
- For cooking
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Answer: A. To fan deities in temples and kings in royal courts
Why: They varied in size and material. [p.70]
Why: They varied in size and material. [p.70]
Q2. In the essay ‘Winds of Change’ (about the Indian hand fan, the pankha), what is the main use of pankhas in modern times?
- Mostly decorative, as traditional craft items
- Cooling every home
- Cooking
- Farming
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Answer: A. Mostly decorative, as traditional craft items
Why: Electric fans replaced them. [p.71]
Why: Electric fans replaced them. [p.71]
Q3. In the essay ‘Winds of Change’ (about the Indian hand fan, the pankha), which initiatives can help preserve the pankha craft? (Tick all that apply)
- Pankha-making workshops
- Handicraft exhibitions
- Giving artisans a commercial platform
- Banning hand fans
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Answer: A. Pankha-making workshops; B. Handicraft exhibitions; C. Giving artisans a commercial platform
Why: Celebrating pankhas helps artisans. [p.73]
Why: Celebrating pankhas helps artisans. [p.73]
Q4. In the essay ‘Winds of Change’ (about the Indian hand fan, the pankha), which materials have been used to make pankhas? (Tick all that apply)
- Palm leaf
- Bamboo
- Silver and brass
- Plastic sheets only
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Answer: A. Palm leaf; B. Bamboo; C. Silver and brass
Why: Also leather, cloth and feathers. [p.70–72]
Why: Also leather, cloth and feathers. [p.70–72]
Q5. In the essay ‘Winds of Change’ (about the Indian hand fan, the pankha), different villages and towns developed their own varieties of pankhas.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: Distinct materials and designs. [p.74]
Why: Distinct materials and designs. [p.74]
Q6. In the essay ‘Winds of Change’ (about the Indian hand fan, the pankha), pankhas are no longer made anywhere in India.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: Artisans still make them as crafts. [p.73]
Why: Artisans still make them as crafts. [p.73]
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