Social Science STD 7 Chapter 8: Formation of Regional Culture - Exercises

Social Science STD 7 Chapter 8: Formation of Regional Culture - Exercises

1. Match the following correctly:

(A) Fair (B) District
1. Tarnetar Fair (F) Surendranagar
2. Chitra-Vichitra Fair (A) Sabarkantha
3. Miradatar-Urs-Fair (D) Mehsana
4. Palli Fair (E) Gandhinagar
5. Bhavnath Fair (C) Junagadh
6. Vautha Fair (B) Ahmedabad

2. Answer the following questions in one sentence:

  1. 1. Explain the characteristics of Kangra style.

    The Kangra style of painting, also known as 'Pahari' painting, is characterized by the use of soft colors, especially blue and green, and the poetic depiction of subjects. This style was inspired by the traditions of the Vaishnava sect and developed after Mughal artists migrated to the hilly areas.

  2. 2. Name the boat race held in Kerala.

    The boat race held in Kerala is known as 'Vallamkali'.

  3. 3. What is the name of the text written in Manipravalam style on grammar and poetry?

    The text written in the 'Manipravalam' style on grammar and poetry is called 'Lilatilakam'.

  4. 4. Name the great writers of Gujarati literature.

    The great writers of Gujarati literature mentioned in the text are Narsinh Mehta, Mirabai, and Bhalan.

  5. 5. In which two 'Gharanas' was Kathak divided?

    Kathak was divided into two 'Gharanas' or branches: the Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas.

3. Fill in the blanks:

  1. 1. The sagas of knights were sung by ......... and .........

    Charans, Barots

  2. 2. ......... was built by King Anant Verman.

    The Jagannath temple at Puri

  3. 3. Kuchipudi originated in Kuchipudi village of .........

    Andhra Pradesh