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Handicrafts and handlooms - class-VII

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Erode's bi-weekly cloth market in Tamil Nadu is one of the largest cloth markets _________.

  1. In Tamil Nadu

  2. In India

  3. In Erode

  4. In the world


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Erode’s bi-weekly cloth market in Tamil Nadu is one of the largest cloth markets in the world. A large variety of cloth is sold in this market. A cloth that is made by weavers in the villages around is also brought here for sale. Around the market are offices of cloth merchants who buy this cloth. Other traders from many south Indian towns also come and purchase cloth in this market.

Erode's bi-weekly cloth market in _________ is one of the largest cloth markets in the world.

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Erode’s bi-weekly cloth market in Tamil Nadu is one of the largest cloth markets in the world. A large variety of cloth is sold in this market. A cloth that is made by weavers in the villages around is also brought here for sale. Around the market are offices of cloth merchants who buy this cloth. Other traders from many south Indian towns also come and purchase cloth in this market.

Indra has learnt the business from her ________.

  1. Brother

  2. Father

  3. Mother

  4. Husband


Correct Option: B

Ryuthu bazars are markets where __________.

  1. Producers directly sell to consumers

  2. Producers sell to traders

  3. Traders sell to consumers

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Producers directly sell to conumers,

The Rythu Bazars were established in the year 1999.  The concept of Rythu Bazar was developed to facilitate direct marketing between consumers and farmers.
 96 Rythu Bazars are functioning  in the State with temporary/ semi-permanent structures.
 No service charges and no market fee is levied in Rythu Bazars.  Vegetable growers/farmers committee fix the selling price in Rythu Bazars.
 Joint Collector is the Co-ordinating  officer of Rythu Bazars in the District.
  Chief Executive Officer, Rythu Bazars will supervise, control and coordinate at State level.    
The main objective of Rythu Bazar is to ensure remunerative price to farmers and provide quality and fresh vegetables to consumers at reasonable rates.
  Rythu Bazars provide direct interface between farmers and consumers eliminating intermediaries in trade.
  Each Rythu Bazar has an Estate Officer with supporting staff. Supervisors/Security Guards.

Indra and her husband do different businesses.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

False,

Indra and her husband do same Chilly businesses.

Which of the following statements about Indra the dry chilly seller are true __________________.

  1. Her age is 36 years

  2. She belongs to Kattangur village

  3. She has studied upto 10th class.

  4. All


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the above statement about Indra the dry chilly seller are ture.

Her age is 36 years
She belongs to Kattangur village
She has studied upto 10th class.

 In towns, many vendors have a permanent place hired from _____________.

  1. Municipality

  2. Private shop owners

  3. Both

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In towns, many vendors have a permanent place hired from Municipality and private shop owners.

 Santhalu are _________.

  1. Street vendors

  2. Weekly markets

  3. Crop produce

  4. Villagers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Santhalu are Weekly market.

A weekly market is a market which is held on a specific day of the week.Weekly markets do not have permanent shops. Traders set up shops for the day and close them up in the evening. Then they may set up a different place the next day.There are thousands of such markets in India.

 The _______ move from one santha to another and sell their goods.

  1. Farmers

  2. Traders

  3. Carpenters

  4. All


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Traders
Traders participate in financial markets by buying and selling stocks, futures, forex and other securities, and by closing out positions with the intention of making small, frequent gains.

People get agricultural products from ____________.

  1. Street vendors

  2. Santhas

  3. Small shops

  4. All


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

People get agricultural products from Street vendors, Santhas and small shops.

What is the first stage of saree making for weavers of Pochampally?

  1. Preparing the yarn

  2. Knitting

  3. Designing

  4. Colouring


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Preparing the yarn,
The yarn which is used for weaving or knitting it could be grey or dyed. ... Yarn faults are removed by yarn preparation process. By this process yarns are transferred from spinning package to a convenient form of package that will facilities the weaving. To clean the yarn for better appearance and performance.
Weaving process,
The uniqueness of Pochampally ikat lies is the smoothness and neatness with which it can get the design onto the fabric.
Ikats are normally of two types –single ikat, where only the warp is tie-dyed and interwoven with the weft, which is either uncoloured or has only one basic colour; and double ikats where both, warp and weft are tie-dyed and positioned in such a way that they work together to create the specific design with that signature bleed. Pochampally ikat uses double ikat and boasts of transferring the intricate design onto the fabric with nothing short of perfection. The colour of the fabric, like most ikat fabrics, is obtained from natural sources. The fabric itself alternates between cotton, silk and sico, which is a blend of silk and cotton).

Andugula is about ________  away from Hyderabad.

  1. 90 km

  2. 200 Km

  3. 250 Km

  4. 400 Km


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Andugula is about 87.5km away from Hyderabad.
Andugul is a Village in Madgul Mandal in Mahbubnagar District of Telangana State, India. It belongs to Telangana region . It is located 97 KM towards East from District head quarters Mahabubnagar. 13 KM from Madgul. 

The Choutupal santha functions on every _________.

  1. Sunday

  2. Monday

  3. Tuesday

  4. Friday


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Choutupal santha functions on every Sunday.

Farmers are the only sellers in the Rythu Bazaar.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

True,

Rythu bazar is a farmers' market in Andhra Pradesh state & Telangana State, India. It is run by the Government of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana for small scale farmers with small landholdings. The first market started in January 1999.

What raw material is used by the basket makers of Andugula?

  1. Wild date palm leaves

  2. Banana leaves

  3. Coconut leaves

  4. Sugarcane leaves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wild date palm leaves,

 Polaiah is a basket maker.  He is from Andugula village in Kalavakurthi Mandal, Mahabubnagar district.  He is about 35 years old.  He belongs to Yerukala, a tribal community.  Polaiah’s family has been weaving baskers for generations.  Bagyamma, his wife also works as a basket maker.  And they have three children.  Polaiah’s father along with other 25 families came to the city about 30 years ago as the demand for baskets has declined in their native village.  He sells baskets on the pavements of Chaderghat.
                Polaish uses the spines of wild date palm (eatha chettu) leaves.  Using a knife, he shaves off the leaves and keeps them in hot sunshine to make them dry.  The raw material, wild date palm leaves, are brought in bundles from Andugula, their native village.  His relatives in Andugula collect the spines from bushes around their villages and sell to bushes around their villages and sell to basket makers like polaiah.  Andugula is about 60 km from Hyderabad.
                Each bundle of date palm spices costs Rs.120.  Polaiah and other basket makers usually bring 10 bundles for two months.  Polaish’s family makes 25 baskets from one bundle.  Ten bundles of spines would give them about 250 baskets.  Ts takes 30 minutes to make a basket.  He weaves baskets from 10 am to 5 pm with some breaks for rest and eating.
                Polaiah sells each basket for rs.20.  Sometimes, customers ask for a bigger basket for family rituals.  These are sold at a higher price depending on the amount of raw material used.  He sells baskets throughout the year.  In two months he would sell Rs.5000 worth of baskets.  The cost price is rs. 1200 excluding the transportation charges of Rs.100 for every visit to his Rs.3700 for 2 months.  He does not earn sufficient income to meet his family expenditure.  To supplement his income Polaiah buys and sells bamboo products like trays and stands.
                Basket making is a craft work that involves the use of wild date palm leaves, cane and bamboo which are found in forests.  There has been depletion of forests due to their extensive exploitation for big industries.  This affects the livelihoods of people who have traditionally depended on forest.  Further, the demand for such products has reduced considerably.  This forces them to move out of rural areas and migrate to urban areas for survival.  This is true for many involve in traditional activities.  However, they have to often live in urban areas without basic amenities.

Each bundle of date palm spines costs _____ to Polaiah.

  1. Rs.12

  2. Rs.20

  3. Rs.50

  4. Rs.120


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Each bundle of date palm spines costs 120 rupees to Polaiah.

How much baskets, Polaiah's family makes from one bundle?

  1. 25

  2. 50

  3. 75

  4. 100


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

25 bundle make a Polaiah's family.

Most agricultural goods like grains and pulses are sold directly to ________ merchants.

  1. Wholesale

  2. Retail

  3. Both

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wholesale merchants, agents, and brokers are essential elements of the wholesale business. They help move goods between producers and retailers and the advent of modern technologies help them do this more efficiently. A wholesale merchant operates in the chain between producer and retail merchant.

How much time Polaiah family takes to make basket ?

  1. 10 minutes

  2. 30 minutes

  3. 1 hour

  4. 2 hour


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Polaiah family takes 30 minutes to make a basket.

Small and medium farmers are forced to borrow money from moneylenders, traders, millers etc because ___________________.

  1. they charge a minimum interest rate.

  2. they are very friendly.

  3. it is difficult for the small and medium farmers to obtain a loan from regular banks.

  4. none of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Small and medium farmers are forced to borrow from moneylenders,traders,millers etc because it is very difficult for them to obtain a loan from regular banks.

Consider the following statements-
1.Only small farmers have to borrow money in order to carry on agriculture.
2. Large farmers have sufficient money to carry on agriculture.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

not only small farmers but also medium farmers have to borrow money in order to carry on agriculture. Large farmers have sufficient money to carry on agriculture.

Consider the following statements-
1.Small farmers in Andhra Pradesh borrow from rice mill owners and other money lenders and are forced to sell their produce to them at a lower rate.
2.Rice mill owners in Andhra Pradesh by lending money to the farmers are not only assured of raw materials for their mills but also get it at a price fixed by them.

Which of the above statements is/are wrong?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Both the statement is correct.
1.Small farmers in Andhra Pradesh borrow from rice mill owners and other money lenders and are forced to sell their produce to them at a lower rate.
2.Rice mill owners in Andhra Pradesh by lending money to the farmers are not only assured of raw materials for their mills but also get it at a price fixed by them.

Consider the following statements about Agriculture market yards
1.It is run by the government in which farmer can sell their produce and get paid immediately.
2.The price in Agriculture market yards depends on the minimum support price announced by the Government.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. netiher 1 nor 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

.It is run by the government in which farmer can sell their produce and get paid immediately.
The price in Agriculture market yards depends on the minimum support price announced by the Government.

In the villages of Andhra Pradesh, the kinds of traders which procure paddy are _____________-.

  1. Landlords

  2. Brokers

  3. Small rice mill owners

  4. All of them.


Correct Option: D

Consider the following statements-
1.The minimum support price(MSP) is announced by the Government in every 6 months.
2.It is issued for various crops like rice and wheat.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum support price is announced by the Government every year, and it is issued for various crops like rice and wheat.

In which year Rythu bazaars were established in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. 1996

  2. 1997

  3. 1998

  4. 1999


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rythu bazar is a farmers' market in Andhra Pradesh state & Telangana State, India. It is run by the Government of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana for small scale farmers with small landholdings. The first market started in January 1999.

Unlike in plain villages, tribal people don't have the notion of _____ in land.

  1. Private property

  2. Community property

  3. Collective property

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unlike in plain villages, tribal people don't have the notion of private property in land.

When tribal people lost their control and rights over the forests?

  1. After industrialisation

  2. After urbanisation

  3. During last 200 years of the British Raj

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The life of tribal people  was directly connected to the forest. So changes in forest laws had a considerable effect on tribal lives. Under British rule, forests were cut down on a large scale for the creation of plantations, to supply timber to the railways and to the British navy and to export timber. The British extended their control over all forests and declared that forests were state property. So during last 200 years of the British Raj, vast tracts of forests came under the management of the colonial rulers, and forest dwelling people lost much or all of their rights to these areas. 

In the days before the British rule, the tribal people treated the forests as _____.

  1. God

  2. their own

  3. private property

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Before the arrival of the British, in many areas the tribal people were important people and they treated the forests as their own. The life of tribal groups was directly connected to the forest. They enjoyed a certain amount of economic power and had the right to administer and control their territories. In some places they had their own local rules of land and forest management. 

Which is the first handloom cloth patented in India?

  1. Banarasi sarees

  2. Kanchipuram silk sarees

  3. Pochampally sarees

  4. Patola sarees


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pochampallu sarees,

Pochampally weavers are known to produce unique world famous unique sarees called Ikkat sarees. They have a unique design and color which is quite distinct from other silk sarees. That's why it is the first handloom cloth patented in India.
By patenting this handloom cloth, no other producers of handloom sarees in the world can sell in the name of "Pochampally Ikkat Sarees".Only sarees that are produced in Pochampally and the surrounding villages can be sold with this brand name. Those weavers get more profit as the sarees made by them has a brand name whole over the world. The brand name is because of the patenting these Ikkat sarees.

People of which tribe are usually involved in basket making in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Gond tribe

  2. Yerukula tribe

  3. Bhil tribe

  4. Jarawa tribe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yerukula tribes makes baskets in Andhra Pradesh,

Yerukala or Erukala or Erukula is a caste or social group found largely in the Southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Karnataka. Yerukalas are indigenous people of South India. They call themselves "Kurru". They are called "Yerukula" after their women's traditional profession of fortune telling (Eruka chepputa, Telugu term). 

In Ikkat sarees cloth is ______.

  1. Embroidered

  2. dyed

  3. Knitted

  4. Sewed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dyed,

Single Ikat is a process in which either the warp yarns or the weft are dyed. The second procedure of combined Ikkat has both warp yarns and the weft being used together in different parts of the fabric.

In which district Andugula village is situated?

  1. Krishna

  2. Mahabubnagar

  3. Kurnool

  4. Guntur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Mahabub Nagar
Andugula Pin Code is 509321 located under Madgul, Mahabub Nagar. Postal code of Andugula is 509321. Andugula is a sub location(Sector/Town or Village) under Madgul, Mahabub Nagar district of Telangana.

Weavers of Pochampally in Nalgonda district in Andhra Pradesh produce unique sarees called __________.

  1. Ikkat sarees

  2. Banarasi sarees

  3. Sambalpuri sarees

  4. Bomkai sarees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ikkat sarees,

Ikat is an elaborate dying process done with silk or cotton fabrics. The end result is a piece of cloth bathed and glittered in colorful patterns. More often than not, Orissa Ikat is associated with sarees. Ikat patterns are dyed and binded into the threads before cloth is weaved. This differentiates it from the Tie and Dye process where the fabric is woven in the first place.

Why selling through Rythu bazaars is better than selling through wholesale shops?

  1. It eliminates middlemen

  2. Because Rythu bazaars are fully airconditioned

  3. Because in Rythu bazaars only imported goods are sold

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It eliminates middlemen,

In rythu bazaars the farmers can sell their products directly to the consumers and can earn more profits thus can sustain their products farmers can earn a good income by selling their products directly to consumers otherwise if they sell their products to some middle man they can lose their income.

What is the traditional professional of Yerukula women?

  1. Bidi making

  2. Fortune telling

  3. Making puppets

  4. Weaving clothes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fortune telling,

Yerukula is a Dravidian language spoken by about 70,000 people in parts of Andhra Pradesh in India. The language is also known as Kurru basha or Kulavatha and is closely related to Ravula and Irula, and more distantly related to Tamil. The Yerukula people call themselves Kurru: the name Yerukula comes from their women's traditional profession of fortune telling (eruka cheputa).

Consider the following statements about Agriculture market yard-

1.Although farmers are not required to pay anything, in practice they pay Rs 3.50 per every hundred rupees of trading towards unloading, cleaning and maintenance charges.
2.This is deducted by the trader while making payment to the farmer and is paid to the AMY office.

which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Although farmers are not required to pay anything, in practice they pay Rs 3.50 per every hundred rupees of trading towards unloading, cleaning and maintenance charges.
This is deducted by the trader while making payment to the farmer and is paid to the AMY office.

Consider the following statements-
1.There are nearly 300 agriculture market yards in  Andhra Pradesh.
2.Nearly one-fourth of farm products are traded in them.

Which of the above statements is/are wrong?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are nearly 300 agriculture market yards in  Andhra Pradesh. Nearly one-fourth of farm products are traded in them.

Which materials and tools used to make Ikkat sarees?

  1. Wooden loom

  2. Small knives

  3. Colours

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Raw Materials:

Silk:
Silk is used rarely to produce silk saris.

Cotton:
Many products are weaved using cotton threads.

Dye colors:
For cotton threads fabric colors are used where as for silk thread chemical colors is used.

• Tools:
Equipment used in reeling, dyeing and weaving processes are as below:

Dyeing Machine:
It is used to dye the threads in large quantity at a time.

Weaving Loom:
Small loom is used for weaving saree and big looms are used to weave bedspreads and
other fabrics.

Fly Shuttle:
It is used to insert into fly-shuttle while weaving.

Warping wheel:
Cotton threads are reeled on warping wheel.

Reed:
Jointing process is done on reed.

Spinning Machine:
Spinning wheels are used to prepare spools and spindles.

Reeling Machine:
It is used to prepare spools.

Spools and Spindles:
Spools is used while warping and spindles are used while weaving.

Consider the following statements about Rythu bazars of Andhra Pradesh
1.Here the producers directly sell their goods to consumers.
2.Only a person with a valid photo identity is allowed to enter the Rythu bazar to sell his/her produce.
3.The price is fixed in such a way that it should be around 30% more than the wholesale price and 30% less than the retail price.

Which of the above statements are correct?    

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1,2 and 3 only


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Rythu markets the producers directly sell their goods to consumers.
Only a person with a valid photo identity is allowed to enter the Rythu bazar to sell his/her produce.However 3.The price is fixed in such a way that it should be around 25% more than the wholesale price and 25% less than the retail price.

The term "Santha" refers to _________________.

  1. A tribe in southwest India.

  2. A type of music in Rajasthan.

  3. Tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Island.

  4. Weekly market in Andhra Pradesh.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Santhas are a type of weekly markets in Andhra Pradesh. They are held for a day in a week at different localities of a town or at different small towns.

Small and medium farmers have to borrow money in order to carry on agriculture, especially to purchase  _____________.

  1. Seeds

  2. Fertilizers

  3. pesticides

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

small and medium farmers have to borrow money in order to carry on agriculture, especially to purchase seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc.

consider the following statements-
1.Paddy cultivated in Andhra Pradesh is mostly sold in the market and farmers keep only a small share for their own use.
2.Paddy cultivated in Andhra Pradesh is mostly used for their own use by the farmers and only a small share is sold in the market.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paddy cultivated in Andhra Pradesh is mostly sold in the market and farmers keep only a small share for their own use.

Consider the following statements about paddy farmers in Andhra Pradesh-
1.Once a farmer borrows money from the paddy traders, he or she has no option but to sell only to them at the price they quote.
2.Paddy traders not only pay a lower price but also under weigh in different ways.

which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: C

Consider the following statements-
1.Andhra Pradesh farmers sell nearly three-fouth of their harvests in agriculture market yard and one-fourth of their harvest within villages.
2.Big farmers sell in Agriculture market yard.

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Big farmers sell in Agriculture market yard.
Andhra Pradesh farmers sell nearly three-fourth of their harvests within villages and one-fourth of their harvest in agriculture market yard.

Consider the following statements about paddy producers of Andhra Pradesh-
1.A considerable amount of paddy produced by small farmers is used for their own consumption.
2.Large farmers sell most of their produce in markets.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A considerable amount of paddy produced by small farmers is used for their own consumption.
Large farmers sell most of their produce in markets.

Consider the following statements-
1.The paddy traders charge a commission of different kinds from the farmers.
2.Many of the farmers get delayed payments. Since these traders and landlords lend money in desperate times farmers have to sell their paddy to them.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. neither 1 nor 2.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The paddy traders charge a commission of different kinds from the farmers.
Many of the farmers get delayed payments. Since these traders and landlords lend money in desperate times farmers have to sell their paddy to them.

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