Read the passage and answer the following questions:
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 Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. The art has been practised in rural Bengal for centuries. The name 'Nakshi kantha' became popular after the poet Jasimuddin's poem 'Nakshikanthar Math' was published in 1929. Traditional kanthas are made for family use. Old or new cloth and thread are used to make these quilts. Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogra and Jessore 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.
1.(a) The name 'Nakshi Kantha' was derived from the word -
(i) English (ii) Bengali (iii) Hindi (iv) French
(b)This art has been continuing for
(i) generations (ii) centuries
(iii) years (iv) ages
(c)The word 'indigenous' refers to
(i) foreign (ii) native (iii) hand-made
(iv) all the above
(d) 'Nakshi Kantha' becomes popular for its
(i) beauty (ii) high price
(iii) advertisement(iv) low price
(e) It is made old or new cloths.
(i) used (ii) using
(iii) uses (iv) all the abov
2. (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) embroidered quilt (iv) crop
(c) Jasimuddin was a famous .
(i) poet (ii) scientist (iii) painter (iv) architect
(d) The art of Nakshi Kanthas is most famous in districts in Bangladesh.
(i) three (ii) four
(iii) five (iv) six
(e) The people of Bangladesh and West Bengal usually prepare kanthas for use.
(i) national (ii) industrial (iii) family (iv) commercial
1. Answer: a) ii. Bengali; b) ii. centuries; c) ii. native; d) i. beauty; e) ii. using.
2. Answer: a) ii. native; b) iii. embroidered quilt; c) i. poet; d) iv. six; e) iii. family.
