Ans: Pashmina shawls are expensive shawls in the markets of Ladakh and in the other parts of India. The reason being that the wool comes from mountain goats called Changra and only a small portion of the goat hair can be used to make pure Pashmina. The manufacturing of shawls requires great skill. The wool is famous for its softness, warmth lightness and beautiful dyes.

Political ScienceClass 6All

How the geographical factors of Assam influence the food and the culture of the people?

Ans: Assam is a northeastern state of India. It is famous for Assam tea and silk. A land of high rainfall, the place is endowed with lush greenery and the mighty river Brahmapurta. Major religions of the state are Hinduism and Islam. Bihu is the important festival celebrated in Assam. It is the home of varieties of citrus fruits and leaf vegetables.

Political ScienceClass 6All

How climatic conditions of Ladakh region affect the cultivation of crops? Name the major crops grown in this region?

Ans: Ladakh is a desert in the mountains in the eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir. Very little agriculture is possible as the region does not receive any rain and is covered in snow for a large part of the year. There are very few trees that are grown in the region. The major crops of this region are rice, wheat, barley, peas, millet and maize.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Why Kerala is called as the land of coconuts? What products are made out of coir in Kerala?

Ans: The State Kerala derives its name from the Malayalam word 'Kera' meaning the coconut palm and ‘Alam’ meaning the place. Coconut forms a part of daily diet. Coir is an important ecofriendly material and is obtained from the coconut husk. Kerala is considered to be the largest producer of coir. Products such as flooring, mats, carpets, wall hangings and bags are made from coir fibre.

Political ScienceClass 6All

How is onam celebrated in Kerala?

Ans: Onam is an important festival of Kerala. It is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm by the people for ten days. People prepare Onasadya, a nine course meal consisting of 13 dishes. Another important feature of Onam is Vallamkali, the snake boat race and women indulge in cultural activities called Pookalam, a designed flower mats.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Mention any three national festivals of India.

Ans: The three important national festivals that are celebrated in India are: Independence Day: Every year 15th of August is celebrated as the Independence Day. This is to commemorate the day in 1947 when India achieved its independence from the British rule. Gandhi Jayanthi: Every year 2nd October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanthi Day. It is celebrated to mark the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi, ‘the Father of the Nation’. Republic Day: Every year 26th January is celebrated as the Republic day. It was on this day, the Constitution of India was framed. The festival is celebrated with the march past of the three armed forces, massive parades, folk dances by tribal folk from the different states in picturesque costume marking the cultural unity of India.

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