CHAPTER - 3
Celebrating Our Diversity
EXERCISE
(Question/Answer)
Highlights
(i) Fill in the blanks.
(ii) Match the following
(iii) Tick the correct option
(iv) Answer the following questions.
Fill in the blanks
( Exercise )
1. The theme of Inter-House Celebration was-The Indian ___________.
2. Onam marks the home-coming of King ___________.
3. ___________ is considered an auspicious time to start new ventures.
4. Navroz is a symbol of rejuvenation and ___________.
5. The Quran came into existance during the month of ___________.
Answer
(1) culture
(2) Mahabali
(3) Navratri
(4) rebirth
(5) Ramadan
Match the following:
( Exercise )
Answer
(1) c
(2) d
(3) b
(4) e
(5) a
Tick the correct option.
( Exercise )
1. Vinayak Chaturthi is dedicated to the birth of Lord-
2. Which calendar do Parsis follow?
3. Which of the following is a ritual in Hindu wedding?.................................... 4. Anand Karaj takes place in a-............ 5. The grand Onam feast is called-
Answer
(i) Ganesh
(ii) Shehenshahi
(iii) Both
(iv) Gurudwara
(v) Onasadya
Answer the following questions.
( Exercise )
1. What is the importance of participating in school stage programmes?
Answer: Importance of participating in school stage programmes:
- It boosts our confidence.
- It helps to overcome stage fear.
- It increases our knowledge.
2. How is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Maharashtra?
Answer: People of Maharashtra take the idols/images of Lord Ganesha home. They worship it with kumkum, flowers, fruits and sweets. After a few days idols/ images are taken out for visarjan.
3. Mention any three important features of Navratri celebration.
Answer: Three important features of Navratri are:
- Navratri is celebrated for nine nights.
- People worship young girls as Goddess Durga.
- It is considered an auspicious time to start new ventures.
4. How do people of Kerala celebrate the home-coming of their beloved King?
Answer: The people of Kerala celebrate the home coming of King Mahabali as Onam. They make Pookalam, wear new clothes, organize Onasadya, the grand feast.
5. “Id-ul-fitr is a day of joy and thanksgiving.” Explain.
Answer: Id-ul-fitr is a day of joy, thanksgiving, forgiving and forgetting ill-feelings. Muslims follow good behaviour and donate for the needy.
………………………………………………
6. How is Navroz celebrated in India?
Answer: On Navroz, Parsis offer prayers in a Synagogue, the fire temple. They wish ‘Sal Mubarak’ to each other and exchange gifts. Special dishes are prepared.
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