CBSE Class 9 English Winds of Change (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. What is the origin of the word 'pankha'?

A From silk B From the word 'pankh' meaning feather C From Sanskrit for wind D From bamboo

2. Where can early evidence of pankhas be found?

A Mughal paintings B Ajanta cave paintings C British museums D Temple carvings only

3. In ancient times, pankhas were mainly used in:

A Schools and markets B Homes only C Temples and royal courts D Factories

4. What made pankhas unique across regions?

A Their price B Their colours only C Their materials and intricate designs D Their size

5. Which material is commonly used in traditional pankhas?

A Plastic B Glass C Bamboo D Steel

6. What is the modern use of pankhas?

A Cooking B Decorative purposes C Farming D Writing

7. Which state is known for appliqué hand fans?

A Gujarat B Rajasthan C Bihar D Odisha

8. What is special about Gujarat pankhas?

A Made of gold B Made of plastic C Embellished with mirror work D Made only of paper

9. What material is used in Bengal pankhas?

A Cotton B Sola (water grass) C Leather D Wool

10. What does the word 'indigenous' mean?

A Imported B Foreign C Local D Expensive