4.Chapter 3.S.St.

CLASS – IV

SUBJECT- S.St.

Chapter – 3 CELEBRATING OUR DIVERSITYT
A. Tick the correct option
1.Vinayak Chaturthi is dedicated to the birth of Lord ---

Ans. (c) Ganesh
2.Which calendar do Parsis follow ?

Ans. (b) Shehenshahi
3.Which of the following is a ritual in Hindu wedding
Ans. (c) Both 
4.Anand Karaj takes place in a
Ans. (b) Gurudwara
5.The grand Onam feast is called 
Ans. (a) Onasadya

      B.Fill in the blanks :
      1.The theme of Inter- House Celebration was – The Indian  Culture.
      2.Onam marks the home – coming of King  Mahabali .
      3.Navratri is considered an auspicious time to start new ventures.
      4.Navroz is a symbol of rejuvenation and rebirth .
      5.The Quran came into existence during the month of Ramadan.
      C. Match the following :
      1.Synagogue           (c) Fire temple
      2. Navratri               (d) Dandia
      3.Dusshera             (b) Effigie
      4.Pookalam            (e) Floral rangoli
      5.Id-ul-fitr               (a) Thanksgiving
      D. Answer the following questions :
      Q.1.What is the importance of participating in school stage programmes?
      Ans. The participating in school stage programmes build self confidence that help a lot in future . Stage program better reflect ideas and thoughts. In such type of program many activities has been done like – singing , play ,dance etc.
      Q.2. How is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Maharashtra ?
      Ans. Ganesh Chaturthi is dedicated the birth of Lord Ganesh , the god of good beginning,  knowledge , wisdom and remover of obstacles.
      Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in the month of August or September in Maharashtra. The images are taken home and worship .  After a few days , the images are taken out for immersion into a river or sea .
      Q.3.Mention any three important features of Navratri celebration 
      Ans. Three important features of Navratri celebration are ---

      (i).Navratri is celebrated for nine nights and Goddess Durga is worshipped.

      (ii).It is celebrated twice a year.

      (iii) People worship young girls as Goddess Durga and offer them puri , halwa and channe .

      Q.4. How do people of Kerala celebrate the home- coming of their beloved King 

      Ans. People of Kerala celebrate the home – coming of their beloved King Mahabali . It is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Malayalam Celendar.

      They wear new clothes and the grand feast called Onasadya . People perform the snake boat races and the famous Kathakali dance .

      Q.5  “Id-ul-fitr is a day of joy and thanksgiving.” Explain

      Ans. Id-ul-fitr is a day of joy and thanksgiving. It is also a day of forgivingand forgetting ill feelings towards others.

      In this day muslims offer prayers , recite Quran , follow good behaviour and donate for the need.

      Q.6.How is Navroz celebrated in India 

      Ans. Navroz is celebrated on the first day of the first month of Shehenshahi  Calendar.

      On Navroz , the Parsis offer their prayers in a Synagogue , the fire temple . they wish ‘Sal- Mubarak’ to each other and exchange gifts.

      Q.7.What is the significance of Dusshera ?

      Ans. Dusshera is celebrated in the Northern India . On Dusshera the effigies of Ravana , Kumbhakarana and Meghnada are set afire to celebrate the victory of good over evil .

  

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