Short Questions on Phulmani's India | Class Five Model Short Questions ।

 

Phulmani's India- Short Questions for Unit Test

 

v  Q.   Who is Phulmani?

ü  Ans:  Phulmani is a Santhal girl.

v  Q. Where is Phulmani's house located?

ü  Ans:  Her house is in a village.

v  Q. Which community does Phulmani belongs?

ü  Ans: She belongs to the  Santhal community.

v  Q. Where is Phulmani's house located?

ü  Ans: Her house located in a village.

v  Q.  What is depicted on the walls both inside and outside Phulmani's house?

ü  Ans: Beautiful pictures.

v  Q.  What does Phulmani love to do on the mud walls?

ü  Ans: Paint.

v  Q.  What age are the rock paintings of Bhimbetka estimated to be?

ü  Ans: More than twenty thousand years old.

v  Q. Which type of painting is found in the Ajanta caves?

ü  Ans: Fresco.

v  Q. Approximately how long ago did Indian artists paint the caves of Ajanta and Ellora?

ü  Ans: Almost two thousand years ago.

v  Q. What is a popular art form among various communities of India according to Phulmani's teacher?

ü  Ans: According to Phulmani’s teacher folk dance is a popular art form among various communities of India.

v  Q. What dance form is popular among Punjabis?

ü  Ans: Bhangra dance.

v  Q.  Name one classical dance form from South India.

ü  Ans: Bharatnatyam, Mohiniattyam, Kuchipuri, or Kathakali.

v   Q. What is the folk theatre called in Bengal?

ü  Ans: Jatra.

v  Q.  What classical dance form is from North India?

ü  Ans: Kathak.

v  Q.  What kind of music did Emperor Akbar enjoy listening to?

ü  Ans: Songs of Tansen.

v  Q.  Name one of the classical music styles mentioned in the text.

ü  Ans: Hindustani or Carnatic.

v  Q.  What is one of the seven wonders of the world mentioned in the story?

ü  Ans: The Taj Mahal.

v  Q. What types of paintings are found in Bhimbetka?

ü  Ans: Rock paintings.

v  Q.  What are the three religions depicted together in the sculptures of Ellora?

ü  Ans: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

v  Q. Which dance form involves performers wearing masks and jumping in the air?

ü  Ans: Chhau dance.

v  Q.  What is the folk theatre called in Maharashtra?

ü  Ans: Tamasha.

v  Q. Name one of the classical dance forms from Eastern India?

ü  Ans: Manipuri or Odissi.

v  Q. What type of music did Emperor Akbar patronize in his court?

ü  Ans: Classical music.

v  Q. What is the monument built by Emperor Akbar that Phulmani wishes to see?

ü  Ans: Buland Darwaza.

v  Q.  What kind of instruments does Phulmani believe she can sing in harmony with?

ü  Ans: Sitar, tabla, sarengi, drum, etc.

v  Q. What does Phulmani hope to do someday regarding her travel?

ü  Ans: Travel all over India and see all the fascinating monuments.

v  Q.  Which dance form involves dramatics as an essential part of its tradition?

ü  Ans: Indian classical dance.