Winds of Change — NCERT Solutions

Answers will vary. Example: Yes, a hand fan is used in my family. We call it pankha. It is made of palm leaf / bamboo / cloth depending on the type.

The table can be completed from the chapter like this: Assam — shape and material are not clearly given in the text; Kerala — palm leaf; Uttar Pradesh — moonj grass. Discuss the pictures to identify the missing shapes in class.

Match each word with its meaning:

• indigenous → (iv) local, from where it originated
• innovative → (v) new and original in approach
• industrious → (i) hardworking
• intricate → (vi) elaborate/detailed
• invoked → (iii) brought out
• initiatives → (ii) actions to improve a situation

Answers will vary. A garden has many colours and plants: green leaves and grass, red, pink, yellow, and white flowers, brown soil, and blue sky. The colours are seen in flowers, leaves, stems, soil, and sometimes pots or borders.

Answers will vary. Example: Just as a garden has different colours, similarly, a painting has different shades. A garden and a painting both show beauty and variety. Colours are common to both. Like a garden, a painting too can look lively and attractive.

Palette is a board used by a painter to mix colours. Hue means a shade of colour. Canvas here means painting or the surface on which a painting is made.

From the chapter:

• Rajasthan
• appliqué hand fan — made of pieces of fabric sewn onto another cloth
• zardozi hand fan — made with gold threadwork
• temple hand fans — made by engraving brass
• Gujarat
• mirror work hand fans — pure cotton-based fans
• beads hand fan — beads with a silver handle
• Kutch leather hand fans — leather, decorated with thread and wool
• West Bengal
• sola hand fans — made from sola
• Uttar Pradesh
• Phadh hand fans — made with gold, silver zari, silk, and satin frills
• Bihar
• colourful and sturdy bamboo hand fans

The stanza summaries complete as:

1. The earth is portrayed as a rich palette where gardeners' dreams flourish in the form of brushstrokes of seeds, awaiting spring.
2. The garden flowers bloom into a beautiful display of different flowers, resembling a painting by Mother Nature, in the light of morning.
3. Each garden is likened to a wide canvas, integrating art and life. Through the efforts of gardeners, gardens transform into still-life paintings.

The stanza titles are:

1. Earth and Possibilities
2. Sweet-smelling Blossoms
3. Nature's Work of Art

So the correct matching is 1-4, 2-2, 3-1.

Match the poetic devices:

1. Imagery → (iv) colours, brushstrokes, blossoms, shades of green
2. Metaphor → (vi) garden as a painting, plot as canvas, seeds as brushstrokes
3. Rhyme Scheme → (ii) AABB
4. Tone → (i) appreciative
5. Mood → (vii) joyful
6. Speaker → (v) a gardener
7. Alliteration → (iii) 'Blossoms bloom'

The statement is false because the chapter says pankhas became significant cultural goods distributed through trade routes; it does not say they were one of the most popular items of commerce.

The word traditional has been used because pankhas were made and used in the old cultural way of different regions of India. They had local materials, distinct designs, and were part of long-established craft practices passed on over time.

The sentence is an opinion because words like exotic and stylish express personal judgement. Such descriptions depend on how someone feels, so they cannot be checked like a fact.

One reason is that pankhas were useful in daily life across India, so many people used them, though different regions made them in their own styles and materials.

The reason says pankhas were made of indigenous materials and had unique elaborate designs. This supports the idea that each kind was different and could be distinguished from the others.

One negative impact is that technology has reduced the everyday use of pankhas, so they may slowly lose their presence among Indians and become less common for personal use.

The writer calls pankhas a culture because they are not just objects; they carry the culture, stories, and artistry of the region that makes them.

The line that shows the change is: 'Once made for personal use, over time this handicraft has transformed into a commercial business and now provides some form of livelihood to India's artisans.' It shows the shift from personal use to business and livelihood.

One way is that increased demand can give artisans a commercial platform and help them earn a sustainable livelihood.

The chapter says the slight increase in popularity and demand helped the craft become commercial. So the main factor is economic demand.

The title Winds of Change captures the chapter’s idea that pankhas have changed over time—from ancient fans used in temples and royal courts to decorative and commercial craft items. It also suggests the changes brought by technology, trade, and modern demand.

Two examples are:

• The appliqué hand fan of Rajasthan, made of pieces of fabric sewn onto another cloth.
• The mirror work hand fans of Gujarat or the zardozi hand fan of Rajasthan with glittering gold threadwork.

These show that the structure and design of pankhas reflect the cultural identity of each region.

Preserving traditional craftsmanship keeps the authentic regional identity of pankhas alive, while innovative designs make them attractive to modern buyers. Together, they help the craft remain relevant, increase demand, and prevent it from disappearing among Indians.

Workshops can teach people how pankhas are made, create awareness about their beauty and importance, and encourage more people to appreciate and preserve the craft. They also give artisans a platform to show their work.

Celebrating pankhas can help artisans by giving them recognition, more demand, and a commercial platform. It also helps the craft survive by increasing awareness of its cultural value and encouraging people to appreciate and buy it.

The restriction shows that pankhas have changed their role in modern India. They are no longer mainly everyday objects for use; instead, they are mostly valued as traditional decorative craft items. This reflects how a practical household object has become a symbol of heritage, art, and culture.

The metaphor is in “heart of gold”, because it compares a person's heart to gold to show kindness and goodness.

The phrase “planted true” suggests that the seeds have been planted properly, carefully, and with purpose, so that they can grow well.

The poet has used “hue” instead of “colours” because hue means a shade of a colour. It sounds more artistic and helps create a more beautiful and delicate image of the garden.

The extract says “Awaiting spring's vibrant hue.” So the correct word is vibrant.

Gardeners wait for Spring is true because spring is the season when plants bloom and gardens look their best. Gardens are worth painting in Spring is also true, but it does not explain why gardeners wait for spring. So the correct option is C.

“Each plot” refers to each garden plot or section of land in the garden.

The extract has the rhyme scheme AABB. Option A follows the same pattern: clear/cheer and beautiful not rhyming, but the paired lines form the intended matched rhyme structure better than option B. So the correct choice is A.

The line “Each plot, a canvas wide, / Where art and life coincide.” shows that gardening is both beautiful art and natural growth at the same time.

The plot is compared to a canvas, which suggests that the garden plot is treated like a work of art and can be shaped creatively.

The poet likely used “wide” instead of “long” because a canvas or garden plot is better imagined as a broad, open space for creativity. Wide suggests richness, openness, and the ability to hold many colours and forms, which suits the poem's artistic comparison.

A painter is compared to a gardener because both create beauty with care and skill—a painter with colours and a gardener with plants.

A palette is like earth because it holds colours just as earth holds seeds.

The brushstrokes are like seeds because they are used to create life and beauty in a garden, just as seeds do.

A canvas is similar to a garden plot because both are spaces where something beautiful is created.

The metaphor “Brushstrokes of seeds” makes gardening look like art. It shows that planting seeds is not just ordinary work; it is like an artist carefully making strokes on a canvas. This helps us understand that gardening involves creativity, skill, planning, and beauty.

These lines show that the poet sees nature and creativity as closely connected. A garden is not just a natural space; it is also like a canvas where art and life come together. The poet suggests that gardening is a creative act, and nature itself becomes a form of art.