“Know More About” is a lesson of Class 8 Textbook of MPBSE. Here all the Exercises Questions are done by teachers.
A. Underline the silent letter in the following words and read the words aloud.
- edge – silent e
- adjective – silent e
- badge – silent e
- tomb – silent b
- bomb – silent b
- comb – silent b
- palm – silent l
- could – silent l
- walk – silent l
(B) Add suffix-‘ly’ to the following words and make sentences of your own, with the same derivatives:
eg. sudden + ly = suddenly
- beautiful + ly = beautifully
Sentence: She painted the picture beautifully. - simple + ly = simply
Sentence: The instructions were explained simply to everyone. - general + ly = generally
Sentence: People generally prefer to travel during the holidays. - quiet + ly = quietly
Sentence: The baby slept quietly in her crib. - main + ly = mainly
Sentence: This book is mainly about wildlife conservation. - actual + ly = actually
Sentence: He actually completed the project ahead of time.
Comprehension
A. Answer these questions:
(i) What does the word ‘Bhil’ stand for?
Answer: The word ‘Bhil’ is derived from the Dravidian word for bow (Tamil and Kannada- bil), which is their characteristic weapon.
(ii) Mention the names of tribal rich areas in M.P.
Answer: The tribal-rich areas in Madhya Pradesh are Jhabua, Dhar, Khargone, Barwani, and Ratlam districts.
(iii) What is ‘Gatla’?
Answer: ‘Gatla’ is a memory pillar that is stone-carved and oil-painted. It is erected by the Bhils in memory of a family member who has met with an unnatural death.
(iv) What kinds of dresses do the Bhil women wear?
Answer: Bhil women wear colourful ghaghara with polka, kanchali, and other traditional attire.
(v) What are the important dance forms of Bhils?
Answer: The important dance forms of Bhils are Solo, Lahari, Pali, Dandavadi, Ghodo, Dang Solo, and Chalavadi.
(vi) Mention some of the names of the tribal personalities who have got recognition at international level.
Answer: Pema Fatya, a Bhil artist, and Ram Singh Urveti, a Gond artist, have received recognition at the international level.
(vii) Write a short note on the Bhagoria Haat.
Answer: The Bhagoria Haat is a weekly market celebrated a week before Holi. People dance, apply gulal on relatives and friends, and offer sweets, snacks, and ice-candies. Children enjoy rides on swings, making it a festive and joyful occasion.
B. Say Yes or No.
(i) Do the Bhils live in pucca houses?
Answer: Yes.
(ii) Are they fond of tattooing?
Answer: Yes.
(iii) Are the Bhils proficient in stone craft?
Answer: Yes.
(iv) Is Teejan Bai famous for singing Pandvani?
Answer: Yes.
(v) Do the Bhils like colourful dresses?
Answer: Yes.
A. Change the following sentences into passive voice; the verbs are given in the brackets for your help; the first one has been done for you:
(i) My mother writes detective stories.
Answer: Detective stories are written by my mother.
(ii) The children are flying kites.
Answer: Kites are being flown by the children.
(iii) I have done the work.
Answer: The work has been done by me.
(iv) She cooked food.
Answer: Food was cooked by her.
(v) They were painting the house.
Answer: The house was being painted by them.
(vi) You had sold the car.
Answer: The car had been sold by you.
(vii) The villagers will guide you.
Answer: You will be guided by the villagers.
(viii) We will have done our work.
Answer: Our work will have been done by us.
(ix) A Gond woman is painting the walls.
Answer: The walls are being painted by a Gond woman.
(x) The boy gave me a toy.
Answer: A toy was given to me by the boy.
Here is given an advertisement of a Rural / Tribal Trade Fair. Read the given information and answer the questions that follow:
(i) What are the main attractions of the trade fair?
Answer: The main attractions of the trade fair are metal craft, stone craft, wood craft, comb and basketry, maati work/clay, dress materials with Bagh prints, Pithora art, Bundani, and Madhubani paintings. Additionally, there are special presentations and cultural programs.
(ii) Name the venue of this trade fair.
Answer: The venue of this trade fair is Bhopal Haat.
(iii) What is the duration of this fair?
Answer: The fair runs from 2nd October to 30th October.
(iv) Who is organizing this fair?
Answer: The fair is organized by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, M.P. Govt., S.C. & S.T. Welfare Department.
(v) How many stalls are there in this trade fair?
Answer: The information about the number of stalls is not provided in the text.
(vi) What types of dress materials are available in this trade fair?
Answer: The dress materials available in the trade fair include Bagh prints, Pithora art, Bundani, and Madhubani paintings.
Compare the bar diagrams and write a paragraph on the basis of the questions given below.
Population of S.C & S.T of M.P According to the Census of 1991
(i) Which district, according to the census of 1991 and 2001, has the maximum population of S.C & S.T?
Answer: Jhabua district has the maximum population of S.C & S.T in both the 1991 and 2001 censuses.
(ii) Which districts have almost the same population of S.C & S.T in both censuses?
Answer: The districts of Betul and Mandla have almost the same population of S.C & S.T in both censuses.
(iii) What was the total population of S.C & S.T in Dhar, Jhabua, and Barwani in both the censuses?
Answer:
- 1991 Census:
Dhar: 7.31 lakh, Jhabua: 9.68 lakh, Barwani: 5.39 lakh
Total = 22.38 lakh - 2001 Census:
Dhar: 10.64 lakh, Jhabua: 12.50 lakh, Barwani: 7.93 lakh
Total = 31.07 lakh
(iv) Which district has the maximum growth in S.C & S.T population?
Answer: Jhabua district has the maximum growth in S.C & S.T population between 1991 and 2001.
(v) Which district has the minimum population of S.C & S.T according to the census of 2001?
Answer: Khargone district has the minimum population of S.C & S.T in the 2001 census (6.98 lakh).