GSEB Class 10 Social Science Chapter 2 Cultural Heritage of India Question Paper with Answers.
QUESTION PAPER
| Time: 2 Hours | Total Marks: 50 |
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions [10 x 1 = 10 marks]
- Which Veda is associated with music?
A) Rigveda B) Samveda C) Yajurveda D) Atharvaveda
2. Who is known as Tuti-e-Hind (Parrot of India)?
A) Tansen B) Kabir C) Amir Khusroo D) Tulsidas
3. The famous Patolas are associated with:
A) Patan B) Surat C) Rajkot D) Kutch
4. Vijayantimala and Hema Malini are associated with which dance form?
A) Manipuri B) Kuchipudi C) Kathakali D) Bharatanatyam
5. Kathakali is especially famous in:
A) Gujarat B) Kerala C) Rajasthan D) Assam
6. The word Nritya is derived from the Sanskrit word:
A) Nrut B) Natya C) Nrit D) Nrutya
7. The origin of Bharatanatyam is believed to be:
A) Kerala B) Manipur C) Tanjore D) Gujarat
8. The famous beadwork called Torans is prominent in:
A) Gujarat B) Punjab C) Bengal D) Kerala
9. Siddis, who perform Dhamaal dance, originally belonged to:
A) Rajasthan B) Africa C) Thailand D) Andaman
10. World Yoga Day is celebrated on:
A) 21 June B) 1 May C) 21 April D) 5 September
Section B – Answer in One or Two Sentences [5 x 2 = 10 marks]
- What is meant by cultural heritage?
- What is the process followed in spinning?
- Name the writers of Sangeet Ratnakar and Sangeet Parijat.
- Name any four items made by the artisans of Lothal through metal work.
- Why is the potter’s wheel considered an important device in clay work?
Section C – Short Answer Questions – Answer any FIVE [5 x 3 = 15 marks]
- Write a short note on the leather industry of ancient India.
- Explain the importance of hand weaving in India.
- Write briefly about the embroidery work of Gujarat.
- Explain Jari work and mention the place famous for it.
- Write a short note on Bhavai.
- Explain the importance of painting in Indian cultural heritage.
- Write a short note on Garba.
Section D – Answer in Detail – Answer any THREE [3 x 5 = 15 marks]
- Explain the clay work of ancient Indian heritage with suitable examples.
- Describe the art of diamond, bead and enamel work in India and Gujarat.
- Explain the development and important features of Indian music. Mention important texts and personalities connected with Indian music.
- Describe the origin and important features of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathakali.
- Describe the important tribal dances of Gujarat.
GSEB Class 10 Social Science Chapter 2 Cultural Heritage of India Answer Key
Section A – MCQ Answers
- B) Samveda
- C) Amir Khusroo
- A) Patan
- D) Bharatanatyam
- B) Kerala
- C) Nrit
- C) Tanjore
- A) Gujarat
- B) Africa
- A) 21 June
Section B – Answers
- What is meant by cultural heritage?
The traditions, customs, rituals, lifestyle, education, festivals, entertainment, art, handicrafts, beliefs and skills inherited from our ancestors are known as cultural heritage.
2. What is the process followed in spinning?
Spinning is the art of making long threads from small pieces of cotton taken from cotton balls and joining them together.
3. Name the writers of Sangeet Ratnakar and Sangeet Parijat.
Sangeet Ratnakar was written by Sarangdev, while Sangeet Parijat was written by Pandit Ahobal.
4. Name any four items made by the artisans of Lothal through metal work.
The artisans of Lothal made sickles, drills (curved saws), needles and utensils using metals such as copper and bronze.
5. Why is the potter’s wheel considered an important device in clay work?
The potter’s wheel was used for making different clay utensils and is considered one of the best devices used for clay work in ancient India.
Section C – Short Answers
- Leather industry of ancient India
The skins of dead animals were traditionally processed and used for many purposes. Leather was used to make masak (water bags), kos, drums, dholaks, tablas, footwear, belts and shields. Leather work had a prominent place in ancient India.
2. Importance of hand weaving in India
India has been famous for its textile skills since ancient times. The fine muslin cloth of Dhaka was so delicate that a whole piece could pass through a ring. Patan became famous for Patola, while Banarasi sarees, Bandhani of Rajasthan and Kanjivaram sarees were also renowned.
3. Embroidery work of Gujarat
Bandhani work of Jamnagar, Jetpur, Bhuj and Mandvi is very popular. Gujarat is also known for embroidery on torans, chakda, pillow covers, bed sheets, quilts and shawls. The Jat community of Banni in Kutch has its own unique embroidery style.
4. Jari work
Jari work involves weaving golden and silver threads into cloth and using these threads for embroidery. Surat is an important centre of Jari work. Sarees and other garments are decorated using this art.
5. Bhavai
Bhavai is an emotion-oriented dramatic art that began about 700 years ago with Asait Thakar. It provided public education along with entertainment and was performed without curtains, with light humour and music. Its themes often included protests against social vices.
6. Painting in Indian cultural heritage
Painting is one of the foremost fine arts of India. It expresses emotions through lines and colours. Evidence of Indian painting can be traced to the Harappan culture and prehistoric cave paintings at Bhimbetka. The paintings of Ajanta-Ellora are outstanding examples of this tradition.
7. Garba
The word Garba is derived from Garbh Deep. An earthen lamp is placed inside a holed earthen pot, and dancers move around it in a circle. Garba is mainly performed during Navratri to worship and pray to Adhya Shakti.
Section D – Detailed Answers
- Clay work of ancient Indian heritage
- Clay has been closely associated with human life since ancient times. Before the invention of metal, clay objects were widely used.
- Toys, pots, pitchers, earthen lamps and clay stoves were made from clay.
- Clay vessels were used to store grains, milk, ghee, curd and buttermilk.
- The walls of houses and huts were plastered with cow dung and clay.
- Many clay utensils belonging to Lothal, Mohan-jo-Daro and Harappa have been found.
- The potter’s wheel was an important device for making clay objects.
- India was famous for both baked clay utensils and unbaked clay or terracotta.
- Remains of ancient handmade clay utensils have been found at Nagarjuna Kaunda in South India and Langhnaj in Mehsana district.
2. Diamond, bead and enamel work
India has a long coastline and has had access to diamonds, beads and precious gems since ancient times. Trade in diamonds and beads was carried out with foreign countries through sea routes.
Famous diamonds such as Kohinoor and Great Mughal were found in India. Diamonds, rubies, beads and emeralds were used to decorate thrones, crowns and jewellery.
Beadwork is prominent in Gujarat. Decorative objects such as Torans, pots, Bari, Chakda, Indhoni and Modiya are made using beads.
India also has a long tradition of enamel work. Enamel work is the art of laying bright colours such as red, green and blue on gold and silver ornaments. Important centres include Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi and Hyderabad.
3. Development and features of Indian music
- Indian music is unique because of its tune, rhythm and harmony. The Samveda, one of the four Vedas, is considered to be associated with music.
- Indian music mainly developed in two forms: classical music and folk music. The seven notes are SA, RE, GA, MA, PA, DHA and NI.
- Sangeet Makarand was written by Narad; Sangeet Ratnakar by Sarangdev; and Sangeet Parijat by Pandit Ahobal.
- During the time of Alauddin Khilji, Amir Khusroo became famous for his contribution to music and poetry and was known as Tuti-e-Hind.
- During the Bhakti movement, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Kabir, Tulsidas, Mirabai and Narsinh Mehta became famous. Swami Haridas, Baiju Bawra and Tansen are also remembered as important figures in Indian music.
4. Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathakali
Bharatanatyam: Its origin is believed to be Tanjore in Tamil Nadu. Natyashastra by Bharatmuni and Abhinav Darpan by Nandikeshwar are important original sources. Gopi Krishna and Mrinalini Sarabhai are mentioned among the preservers of this heritage.
Kuchipudi: This dance style was created in the 15th century and is based mainly on descriptions of women’s beauty. Different poses and gestures are woven into the foundation of the dance. It is famous in Andhra Pradesh.
Kathakali: Kathakali is famous in Kerala. It developed from dramas based on the Ramayana and Mahabharata and from Sanskrit and Malayalam dramatic traditions. Performers wear beautiful costumes and artistic crowns and use facial expressions and hand poses to present characters.
5. Tribal dances of Gujarat
Tribal dances in Gujarat are performed during festivals, marriages and fairs and to please gods and goddesses. Most dances are performed in circles with traditional instruments such as drums, manjira, thali and dholak.
In the Dang region, dances such as Chado, Mali No Chaalo and Thakryo Chaalo are performed, with dancers sometimes imitating birds and animals.
The Tippani dance is performed by labourers, particularly women of the Bhil and Koli communities. Dancers perform in groups using thick sticks joined with smaller sticks that strike the ground.
These dances represent the customs, celebrations and traditional cultural heritage of Gujarat.