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Nakshi Kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt. The name was taken from the Bengali word, ÔnakshaÕ 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 ÔNakshi KanthaÕ became popular after the poet JasimuddinÕs poem ÔNakshi Kanthar MathÕ 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. Choose the correct answer to each question from the alternatives given and write the corresponding number of the answers in your answer script.
1. Traditional kanthas are made for —.
i. business purpose ii. artistic purpose
iii. aesthetic purpose iv. family purpose
2. The word `Nakshi KanthaÕ comes from the— word.
i. Hindi ii. Burmese iii. Bengali iv. Chinese
3. Nakshi Kantha is a — kind of Kantha.
i. normal ii. special iii. ordinary iv. simple
4. ‘Nakshi Kantha’ in English is —.
i. embroidered ii. embroidery
iii. quilt iv. embroidered quilt
5. The Bengali word ÔnakshaÕ means —.
i. design ii. picture
iii. artistic pattern iv. embroidery
6. What is the meaning of the word ‘tradition’?
i. Custom ii. Trade iii. Commerce iv. Civilization
7. The poem ‘Nakshi Kanthar Math’ was published in_.
i. 1629 ii. 1929 iii. 1829 iv. 1919
8. Making of quilt has been practised in —.
i. remote area ii. rural area
iii. city area iv. mountain area
9. ‘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.
10. ‘Popular’ means —.
i. favourite ii. disgusting iii. disliked iv. liked
11. Nakshi Kantha became popular — 1929.
i. after ii. before iii. in iv. with
12. Nakshi Kantha is the — of our rural women.
i. pride ii. rule
iii. balk of their tradition iv. simple tradition
13. Which is the closest meaning of ‘pattern’?
i. artistic ii. paternal iii. figure iv. view
14. Why are the quilts now in great demand?
i. For bright colours ii. For excellent designs
iii. For colourful patterns and designs
iv. For cheap price
15. How is the quilt produced now?
i. Business purpose ii. Traditionally
iii. Export purpose iv. All the above
16. ‘Nakshi Kantha’ is related to —.
i. urban people ii. rural people
iii. ethnic people iv. tribal people
17. Nakshi Kantha is a — kantha.
i. modern ii. ultramodern
iii. age old iv. conventional
18. It is made — old or new cloths.
i. used ii. using iii. uses iv. all the above
19. ‘Nakshi Kantha’ becomes popular for its —.
i. beauty ii. high price
iii. advertisement iv. low price
20. The word ‘indigenous’ refers to —.
i. foreign ii. native
iii. hand-made iv. all the above
Answer sheet
1. Multiple choice
1. iv. family purpose, 2. iii. Bengali, 3. ii. special, 4. iv. embroidered quilt, 5. iii. artistic pattern, 6. i. custom 7. ii. 1929, 8. ii. rural area, 9. i. It is used more than ever before, 10. i. favourite, 11. i. after, 12. i. pride, 13. iii. figure, 14. iii. for colourful patterns and designs, 15. i. business purpose, 16. ii. rural people, 17. iv. conventional, 18. ii. using, 19. i. beauty, 20. ii. native.
