Class 4 SST Our Rich Heritage Questions and Answers

 Our Rich Heritage – Answers

1. Tick (✓) the right answer.

(a) The classical dance form of Manipur is __________.

Answer: (ii) Manipuri ✓

(b) Classical music in the northern part of India is known as __________ music.

Answer: (ii) Hindustani ✓

(c) Which of these musical instruments is not associated with Carnatic music?

Answer: (iv) Tabla ✓

(d) Which language is not recognized by the Constitution of India?

Answer: (iv) French ✓

(e) The Constitution of India recognized __________ languages.

Answer: (i) 22 ✓

(f) The stupas of __________ and Sarnath are examples of architecture.

Answer: (i) Sanchi ✓

 

2. Write two names each of the following.

(a) Folk dances

Answer:

1. Garba
2. Bihu

(b) Classical dances

Answer:

1. Bharatanatyam
2. Kathak

(c) Forms of classical music

Answer:

1. Hindustani Music
2. Carnatic Music

(d) Famous temples in Delhi

Answer:

1. Akshardham Temple
2. Bahai (Lotus) Temple

(e) States where Hindi is spoken in different ways

Answer:

1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Bihar

(f) Mughal architecture

Answer:

1. Taj Mahal
2. Red Fort

(g) Music instruments of northern India

Answer:

1. Sitar
2. Tabla

 

3. Differentiate between the following.

(a) Mural and Miniature Painting

Mural Painting	Miniature Painting
Painted on walls or solid structures.	Painted on paper or cloth.
Usually large in size.	Usually small in size.

(b) Natural and Cultural Heritage

Natural Heritage	Cultural Heritage
Includes forests, rivers, mountains, animals and minerals.	Includes monuments, paintings, dance, music, literature and languages.
Created by nature.	Created and preserved by people.

 

4. Match the following.

Column A	Column B
(a) Garba and Dandia	(v) Gujarat
(b) Ghoomar	(iv) Rajasthan
(c) Chikankari	(i) Handicraft
(d) Bihu	(vi) Assam
(e) Ajanta and Ellora	(iii) Wall paintings
(f) Kuchipudi	(ii) Andhra Pradesh

Answers:

• (a) → (v) Gujarat
• (b) → (iv) Rajasthan
• (c) → (i) Handicraft
• (d) → (vi) Assam
• (e) → (iii) Wall paintings
• (f) → (ii) Andhra Pradesh

 

5. Short Answer Questions

(a) Name the two types of heritage.

Answer:
The two types of heritage are:

1. Natural Heritage
2. Cultural Heritage

(b) Where did classical dances begin as a form of worship?

Answer:
Classical dances began in temples as a form of worship.

(c) Give two examples of Mughal architecture.

Answer:
Two examples of Mughal architecture are:

1. Taj Mahal
2. Red Fort

(d) What kind of paintings became popular in the Mughal period?

Answer:
Miniature paintings became popular during the Mughal period.

(e) How many languages are recognized by the Constitution of India?

Answer:
The Constitution of India recognizes 22 languages.

(f) What is the main difference in the way Hindi and Urdu are written?

Answer:
Hindi is written from left to right in the Devanagari script, while Urdu is written from right to left in the Urdu script.

(g) Name some folk dances. When are they performed?

Answer:
Some folk dances are Garba, Dandia, Bihu, Ghoomar and Bhangra. They are performed on special occasions such as weddings, festivals and harvest celebrations.

 

6. Long Answer Questions

(a) What is heritage? Write about its types.

Answer:
Heritage is the traditions, monuments, music, dance, paintings, literature, food, clothes and customs passed down from our ancestors.

Types of heritage:

1. Natural Heritage – forests, rivers, mountains, animals and minerals.
2. Cultural Heritage – monuments, paintings, dance, music, literature and languages.

 

(b) What do the paintings of the Ajanta caves show?

Answer:
The paintings of the Ajanta caves depict stories from the life of Lord Buddha. They also show ancient life, culture and religious beliefs.

 

(c) Write a brief note on the literature of India.

Answer:
India has a rich collection of literature. Religious literature includes the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Puranas. Non-religious literature includes stories, dramas, folk tales and poems. Oral traditions have also been passed down through generations.

 

(d) How did Europeans influence the architecture in India?

Answer:
Europeans introduced a new style of architecture in India. Buildings such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai and the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata are examples of European architectural influence.

 

(e) How is Hindustani music different from Carnatic music?

Answer:

Hindustani Music	Carnatic Music
Developed in North India.	Developed in South India.
Uses instruments like sitar, sarod, flute and tabla.	Uses instruments like veena, ghatam, flute and mridangam.

 

7. HOTS Questions

(a) Apart from the things that we read about in this chapter, name two other things that are a part of India's rich heritage.

Answer:

1. Yoga
2. Ayurveda

 

(b) Many people visit the Taj Mahal every day. They scribble on the walls, litter the place and destroy the gardens. Do you think that people should be allowed to admire the Taj Mahal from a distance?

Answer:
No. People should be allowed to visit the Taj Mahal, but they must follow rules, keep the monument clean and protect it. Heritage monuments should be preserved for future generations.

 

(c) When a dance performance begins, a hymn is sung in praise of a god and the dancer brings out its meaning through dance movements. What kind of dance is the dancer performing – a folk dance or a classical dance? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer:
The dancer is performing a classical dance because classical dances originated in temples and often express devotion to gods through graceful movements, gestures and storytelling.