Lifestyle in Northern India

Q. Bhangra is a folk dance from which of the following states?

1. Kerala
2. Punjab
3. West Bengal
4. Karnataka

Q. Houses in both Rajasthan and Punjab have flat roofs. Why are flat roofs necessary in Punjab?

1. Flat roofs are needed for easy disposal of excess rainwater.
2. Flat roofs are needed to combat the heat in Punjab.
3. Flat roofs are needed to collect rainwater in Punjab.
4. Flat roofs are needed to combat humidity

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1) Bhangra is a type of traditional folk dance that originated in the state of Karnataka.

2) Kathak is an Indian classical dance form that originated in the northern part of India.

3) Kathakali is an updated version of Kathak.

1. 1 and 2
2. Only 2
3. 1, 2, and 3
4. 2 and 3

Q. Read the following statements and select the correct option.

Statement 1: Buildings in areas that receive heavy rainfall or snowfall have sloped roofs.

Statement 2: Water on a sloping roof drains better when compared to a flat roof.

1. Both statements are false.
2. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
3. Both statements are true, and Statement 1 is the correct justification for Statement 2.
4. Both statements are true, and Statement 2 is the correct justification for Statement 1.

Q. Which of the following statements describe the houses in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh?

1. The houses are usually single storyed
2. The houses are usually double storyed
3. The roofs are slopped to remove snow buildup
4. The houses are usually made using bamboo

Q. Which of the following relief features are found in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh respectively?

1. Ganga-Yamuna plains, Vindhya mountain range
2. Ganga-Yamuna plains, Himalayan mountain range
3. Ganga-Brahmaputra plains, Vindhya mountain range
4. Ganga-Brahmaputra plains, Himayalan mountain range

Q. is the official language of Himachal Pradesh.

1. Urdu
2. Pahadi
3. Malayalam
4. Tamil

Q. What is the state language of Himachal Pradesh?

1. Hindi and Pahadi
2. Hindi and Sanskrit
3. Hindi and Bhojpuri
4. Hindi and Urdu

Q. Read the following sentences and choose the correct option that best describes these sentences.

1. Public utility pipes should be placed underground so that they are safe from landslides.
2. Tall walls can be built along hill slopes to block landslides to some extent, thus reducing resulting damage.

1. Sentence 1 is correct and sentence 2 is incorrect.
2. Both the sentences are incorrect.
3. Both the sentences are correct.
4. Sentence 1 is incorrect and sentence 2 is correct.

Q. Match the following.

1. Devbhumi
2. Land of Five Rivers
3. Heaven on Earth

Q. The official language of Jammu and Kashmir is __________.

1. Dogri
2. Kashmiri
3. Urdu
4. Hindustani

Q. Write a short note on Terai? (2 marks)

Q. What is the official language of Nagaland?

1. Nepali
2. English
3. Assamese
4. Chinese

Q. Which of the following statements do not describe Punjab?

1. Punjab is called Devbhumi
2. Punajab is home to dishes like assorted parathas, tandoori rotis and lassi.
3. The houses in Punjab are made using wood.
4. Dogari is a popular language spoken in Punjab.

Q. Which of the statements does not describe the clothing from Uttar Pradesh?

1. Women in Uttar Pradesh wear sarees, petticoats and blouses
2. Women in Uttar Pradesh wear salwar kameez
3. Men in Uttar Pradesh wear lungi and khes
4. Men in Uttar Pradesh wear dhoti, paheran and a scarf

Q. Choose another set of five states each these regions and prepare a list of clothes that are generally worn by women and men in each. Discuss your findings.

Q. Choose the states that are a part of northern India.

1. Gujarat
2. Punjab
3. Maharashtra
4. Haryana
5. Himachal Pradesh
6. Uttarakhand
7. Rajasthan
8. Uttar Pradesh

Q. Write a short note on Terai? (2 marks)