Let us discuss

1. What has Bharat always been known for?

Ans. Bharat has always been known for its varied cultural heritage, traditions, festivals, unity in diversity.

2. What is attractive about Bharat?

Ans. Bharat is attractive for its rich and diverse cultural heritage.

3. What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?

Ans. Despite living in a country with a huge variety of languages, religions, and customs, the people live together peacefully and harmoniously. 

4. What geographical features does the passage mention?

Ans. Geographical features like rivers, lakes, high mountains, and green forests are mentioned in the passage.

5. What is the advice given to everyone?

Ans. The advice given to everyone is that we need to continue working hard and make sure that it prospers.

 

Let us do these activities before we read.

Our country is beautiful and every state has its own uniqueness. The words given below are part of our identity. Complete these words with the correct vowels (A, E, I, O, U).

1. We like to decorate our homes with our f __ l k __ r t.
2. Our c __ l t __ r e consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values,
arts, and languages.
3. All of us celebrate our f __ s t __ v __ l s together.
4. We tell stories to our children to teach them about our c __ l t __ r e,
h __ s t __ r y, and l __ g __ n d s.
5. We have our own l __ n g __ a g __ s to talk to each other.

Ans.

1. folkart.
2. culture
3. festivals
4. culture, history, legends.
5. languages

 

Let us discuss

1. What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?

Ans. The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme is a government initiative that promotes national integration by encouraging cultural exchange and mutual understanding between different states and Union Territories of India.

2. Why is this programme being conducted?

Ans. To encouraging cultural exchange and mutual understanding between different states and Union Territories of India.

 

Let us discuss

On the basis of what the speakers said about the art forms, complete the table given below.

Name of the child	State	Art form	Things needed
Akanksha		Aipan
Priyaranjan			clay, brass scrap, wax, fire
Chitra
Balamurali	Andhra Pradesh	Kondapalli

Ans.

Name of the child	State	Art form	Things needed
Akanksha	Uttarakhand	Aipan	brick-red walls, White rice flour paste
Priyaranjan	Odisha	Dhokra	wax, fire, clay, brass scrap
Chitra	Kerala	Coconut Shell	Coconut shell, wood polish, sandpaper
Balamurali	Andhra Pradesh	Kondapalli	sawdust, Soft wood, dyes, tamarind seed powder

Let us think and reflect

I) Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences.
1. The designs for Aipan are taken from ________________ and ________________.
2. Dhokra metal craft is very old because it is ________________ old.
3. A base is needed for coconut shell craft to make it ________________.
4. Soft wood, ________________ and colours are used to make Kondapalli toys.

Ans.

1. cultural traditions, observations of nature.
2. 4000 years
3. stable
4. makku

II) Why does Akanksha’s family make Aipan?

Ans. Aipan is a part of their cultural tradition so that Akanksha’s family make Aipan.

III) In Dhokra, why does wax come out of the small openings?

Ans. Wax come out of the small openings because of fire.

IV) What is common in the toys made in Balamurali’s village and coconut shell craft in Kerala?

Ans. Both are eco-friendly crafts.

Let us learn

I) Priyaranjan, Chitra and Balamurali share how art works of their states are made. They use some words to show the order of making it. Those words are given in the box below.

to begin	first	then	after that
next	finally	at last

Now, use some of these words to complete the paragraph given below. Use one word only once.
How I Get Ready for School 1. ____________ I get up and go to take a shower. 2. ____________, I wear
my school dress. 3. ____________, I eat my food. 4. ____________, I wear my shoes. 5. __________, I pick up my bag and go out of my home.

Ans. 

1. First
2. Then
3. Next
4. After that
5. Finally

II) The children from different states each speak about one art form from their state. When they speak, they use the first form of the verb. It shows something that happens regularly. It is called the present tense. With he, she and it, -s/-es is used with the verb to show the present tense. Make five sentences with the help of the words given in the table below. Use -s/-es wherever necessary. Two examples are given.

Pronouns	Verbs	Part of a sentence	Complete Sentences
I	ask	how to dance.	I know how to dance.
You	know	questions to understand.	We
He	tell	beautiful flowers.	You
She	draw	a story every day.	He speaks very loudly.
It	make	very loudly	She
We	practise	paintings in free periods.	They
They	speak	spellings on Friday.	It

Ans. 

1. I know how to dance.
2. We make paintings in free periods.
3. You draw beautiful flowers.
4. He speaks very loudly.
5. She tells a story every day.
6. They practise spellings on Friday.

Let us listen

I) Listen to the description of gakkad bharta and complete the notes given below. (refer to page 162 for transcript)

Gakkad Bharta

1. Name of the speaker : __________________________
2. The town of the speaker : __________________________
3. The state he belongs to : __________________________
4. The name of the food item : __________________________
5. Vegetables roasted for bharta : __________________________

Ans.

1. Kishor
2. Bhopal
3. Madhya pradesh
4. Gakkad Bharta
5. Brinjal and tomatoes

II) Now, listen to the description again and complete the flowchart on how to make gakkad bharta.

1	To make gakkad, make balls of ___________ dough and ___________ them on high heat.
2	To make bharta, ___________ brinjal and tomatoes and garnish with ________ onions, coriander, green chillies and salt.
3	To serve, crumble the gakkad, put some _______ on it and add one spoon of ghee.

 Ans. 

1. wheat flour, roast
2. roast,  chopped
3. bharta, 

Let us speak

1. Speak about a local art form of your region. It can be any one out of painting, rangoli, metal craft, embroidery, music, dance or drama. Remember to include:
• the name of the art form
• what things do they need for it
• how do they make/present it

Ans. A local art form is Rangoli, a floor decoration created during festivals and special occasions using materials like colored powders, rice, or flower petals. To make it, an artist first cleans a surface, outlines a design with white powder or chalk, and then fills in the colors, often decorating it further with flowers or lights at the end. 

2. You may use the words given below when you speak.
• I know about the art form called …
• They need …
• To make it, first … after that … next … then … at last …

Ans.

I know about the art form called Rangoli. They need colored powders, rice, or flower petals. To make it, first clean a surface, after that outline a design, next fill in the colors, then add decorations with flowers or lights, and at last, the design is complete.

Let us write

You heard children from different states speak about the art forms from their state. Discuss in pairs which art form you liked the most. Now, write a paragraph with five sentences giving your reasons for liking it.

Ans. I liked Pattachitra from Odisha the most because of its intricate, detailed designs and use of natural colors derived from vegetables and minerals. The way mythological stories are depicted through these detailed and captivating paintings is fascinating to me. I also admire the immense dedication and hours the artists spend crafting each piece, showcasing incredible skill and patience. This traditional art form beautifully preserves a rich cultural heritage

Let us explore

1. Madhubani painting is a traditional art form from Bihar. The artists use natural colours to make them on the walls of their houses. You can also make and use natural colours as given below.
• yellow from haldi
• green from leaves
• red from red flowers/geru/sindoor
• orange from flowers
• blue from neel/indigo powder
Given below is a Madhubani painting. Colour it with natural colours or any other colour.

Ans. Students will make colours as given above for Madhubani painting.

2. Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat Programme

Bharat has diverse languages, cuisines, music, dance, theatre, movies and films, handicrafts, sports, literature, festivals, paintings, sculptures, etc. The Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme aims to enhance interaction and promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTs through the concept of state/UT pairing. This is to celebrate the unity in diversity and strengthen the emotional bonds between its citizens. The vision is to enable people to develop a sense of common identity by sharing best practices and experiences. The programme aims to contribute to nation building by highlighting the inter-connectedness between various cultures and traditions.