DAV Class 3 SST Chapter 4 Question Answer – Our Dresses

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DAV Class 3 SST Chapter 4 Question Answer – Our Dresses

DAV Class 3 SST Ch 4 Question Answer – Our Dresses

Something To Know

A. Tick (✓) the correct option:

Question 1.
Woollen clothes are worn in –
(a) Summer
(b) Winter
(c) Rainy season
Answer:
(b) Winter

Question 2.
An occupation linked with uniform is –
(a) Artist
(b) Interior decorator
(c) Pilot
Answer:
(c) Pilot

Question 3.
What do people wear in hot and humid climate?
(a) Linen
(b) Cotton
(c) Both
Answer:
(c) Both

Question 4.
A safci is also known as a –
(a) Dupatta
(b) Scarf
(c) Pagari
Answer:
(c) Pagari

B. Fill in the blanks:

Help Box:
saree. uniform, climate, occupations, shirts

1. Most Indian men wear trousers and jeans with …………….
2. ……………. is worn all over India.
3. Some dresses are linked with some …………….
4. The dresses of the people depend on the …………….of a place.
5. Most schools children wear …………….
Answer:
1. shirts
2. saree
3. occupations
4. climate
5. uniform

C. Match the following:

1. Tamil Nadu	(a) Mekhla-chadar
2. Kashmir	(b) Ghagra-choli
3. Maharashtra	(c) Kurta-pyjama
4. Assam	(d) Lungi
5. Rajasthan	(e) Phiran

Answer:

1. Tamil Nadu	(d) Lungi
2. Kashmir	(e) Phiran
3. Maharashtra	(c) Kurta-pyjama
4. Assam	(a) Mekhla-chadar
5. Rajasthan	(b) Ghagra-choli

D. Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
Which two main factors are responsible for dresses of people?
Answer:
The two main factors responsible for dresses of people are –

• Climate
• Culture and tradition

Question 2.
Why is there a great variety in dresses in India?
Answer:
There is a great variety in dresses in India because of the following reasons:

• The climate of India is not the same everywhere. In some parts it is too hot while in some parts it is too cold. Some parts of India enjoy mild climate. These diversities in climate influence people’s dress sense.
• The culture and tradition of the people is also a major reason for the variety in dresses.

Question 3.
Name two states of India having a hot and humid climate. What type of dresses are worn there?
Answer:
Tamil Nadu and Kerala. People living in these states wear cool, cotton dresses.

Question 4.
Mention different types of materials used for making dresses.
Answer:
Different types of materials that are used for making dresses are cotton, silk, wool, nylon, rayon, etc.

Question 5.
Name the dress that you like to wear for special occasions.
Answer:
I would like to wear jeans and shirt for special occasions.

Question 6.
More and more people are wearing western clothes these days. Comment.
Answer:
Western clothes have achieved international acceptance. People all around the world like to wear them. Whether it is a ceremonial function or an official meeting or an interview, people wear Western clothes. In our country too almost all high-profile people are seen in these clothes. The reason behind the popularity of these clothes is that one looks smart, dynamic and sober if one is dressed in Western clothes.

Value-Based Questions

Everyone is wearing a new uniform except Mohit on the first day in the new class. Mohit told his friends that his parents are collecting money for his father’s heart operation. They could not spend money on a new uniform and books.

Question 1.
How can his classmates help him?
Answer:
His classmates can collect money to help him. If each and every student of his class contributes atleast ?10, the amount will be more than enough to buy him a new uniform and books.

Question 2.
What steps can the teachers take so that Mohit does not face any problem in his studies?
Answer:
The teachers can donate their one day salary for this noble cause.

Question 3.
How can the parents of Mohit’s classmates help?
Answer:
The parents of Mohit’s classmates can help him by contributing a certain amount.

Map Skill

On a political map of India, colour and label –
I Kerala
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Assam
4. Karnataka
5. Haryana
6. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer:

Something To Do

Question 1.
In some parts of our country, women wear a burka and in other parts, they cover their heads and faces with a dupatta (odhni, chunari, chunni). Give the reasons.
Answer:
Purda paratha is still prevalent in the Muslim community. So, women wear a burka or cover their heads and face with a dupatta.

Question 2.
Whenever you go to a fair or somewhere for a visit, note the different types of dresses that the people are wearing. Associate them with the climate and culture of the state/country they belong to.
Answer:
Do it yourself.

Question 3.
“Be what you want to be.” Dress up as a famous sportsperson, singer, dancer, scientist, etc. for a Fancy Dress Competition.
Answer:
Do it yourself.

Question 4.
Vegetable Printing: You can make beautiful compositions in your art file with vegetables like ladyfingers, capsicum, onion, cabbage, potato, com, etc. You can make designs on plain fabric by using fabric colours.

Answer:
Do it yourself.

Question 5.
Identify the pictures of the seasons and name the fabrics worn in these seasons.

Answer:

• Summer season
• Winter season
• Rainy season

Question 6.
Fill in the missing letters.

Answer:

DAV Class 3 Social Studies Chapter 4 Question Answer – Our Dresses

I. Multiple Choice Questions (Mcqs)

Question 1.
Which of the following is not a dress?
(a) Skirt
(b) Tikka
(c) Jeans
(d) Tehmat
Answer:
(b) Tikka

Question 2.
A safa is also called a
(a) turban
(b) achkan
(c) gown
(d) kotti
Answer:
(a) turban

Question 3.
A Naval officer wears a
(a) navy blue dungarees
(b) white uniform
(c) khaki shirt and pant
(d) white kurta-pyjama
Answer:
(b) white uniform

Question 4.
A mechanic wears a
(a) white uniform
(b) khaki dress
(c) kurta-pyjama
(d) navy blue dungarees
Answer:
(d) navy blue dungarees

Question 5.
The dress popular everywhere among Indian women is
(a) phiran
(b) Okhla-chadar
(c) salwar-kameez
(d) burka
Answer:
(c) salwar-kameez

II. Fill In The Blanks

1. Nylon and rayon are ………………. fabrics.
2. In areas of high temperature, ………………. and ………………. fabrics are worn by people.
3. Most men in villages feel comfortable in ……………….
4. Short jackets are also called ……………….
5. Each dance form has its own special ………………. and jewellery.
Answer:
1. synthetic
2. cotton, linen
3. dhoti-kurta
4. kottis
5. costume

III. True/False

1. Nylon and rayon are easy to maintain and they keep us cool in summer season.
2. A postman wears khaki shirt and pant while he is on duty.
3. The style of wearing a saree and the material used is same everywhere in India.
4. In Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh men wear caps to protect their heads from the chilly winds.
5. In cold climate, people mostly wear cotton clothes.
Answer:
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False

IV. Match The Following:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Burka	(i) worn by Assamese women
2. Phiran	(ii) worn by Rajasthani women
3. Mekhla-chadar	(iii) worn by Kashmiri men as well as women
4. Ghagra-choli	(iv) worn by Muslim women
5. Turban	(v) worn by men only

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Burka	(iv) worn by Muslim women
2. Phiran	(ii) worn by Rajasthani women
3. Mekhla-chadar	(iii) worn by Kashmiri men as well as women
4. Ghagra-choli	(ii) worn by Rajasthani women
5. Turban	(v) worn by men only

V. Name The Following

1. A long, black or dark coloured cloak that is worn over the dress
2. A loose, long robe.
3. An ornament worn by women on their forehead.
4. This dress was earlier worn only in Pujnab.
Answer:
1. Burka
2. Phiran
3. Tikka
4. Salwar-kameez

VI. Jumbled Words

1. rtouesrs ………………
2. sacvres ………………
3. llwooen ………………
4. edresss ………………
5. reamigs ………………
6. bnalges ………………
7. wjeellery ………………
8. funorim ………………
9. rphani ………………
10. tiontradi ………………
Answer:
1. trousers
2. scarves
3. woollen
4. dresses
5. earrings
6. bangles
7. jewellery
8. uniform
9. phiran
10. tradition

VII. Cross The Odd One

1. pyjama; saree; dhoti; safa ………………
2. caps; scarves; safas; burkas ………………
3. cotton; nylon; silk; wool ………………
4. achkan; saree; blouse; dupatta ………………
5. gold; silver; dance; bead ………………
Answer:
1. saree
2. burkas
3. nylon
4. achkan
5. dance

VIII. Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
(i) What types of fabrics are nylon and rayon?
(ii) Give one advantage of these fabrics.
(iii) Give one disadvantage of these fabrics.
Answer:
(i) Nylon and rayon are synthetic fabrics.
(ii) They are easy to maintain.
(iii) They do not keep us either cool in the warm climate or warm in the cold climate.

Question 2.
Mention various dresses worn by Indian men.
Answer:

• Most Indian men wear trousers and jeans with shirts and coats.
• They wear kurta-pyjama, dhoti-kurta and achkan on special occasions.
• Most men in villages wear dhoti-kurta, lungi-kurta or kurta-pyjama with colourful safas and short jackets called kottis.

Question 3.
Mention three types of dresses that are linked with occupations.
Answer:
Three types of dresses linked with occupations are –

• Khaki pant and shirt worn by postman.
• Navy blue dungarees worn by mechanics.
• White uniform worn by naval officers.

Question 4.
What is the role of culture and tradition of an area in selection of dresses?
Answer:
Culture and tradition play a major role in selection of dresses—

• In Hyderabad and Lucknow, some Muslim women wear burka.
• Phiran is popular among men and women in Kashmir.
• The women from Assam wear mekhla- chadar and Rajasthani women wear ghagra-choli.

IX. Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
How does the climate of a place affect the dress sense of the people of that area? Explain with examples.
Answer:
The climate of a place greatly influences the dress sense of the people living in that area. Some examples are given below:

• Tamil Nadu and Kerala enjoy hot and humid climate. So, the people of these states wear cool, cotton clothes. The men wear lungi and cotton shirts and the women wear sarees or lungi with a blouse.
• The people living in the cold climate of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh wear thick woollen clothes to keep themselves warm.
• In these states cold winds blow. Hence, men wear caps and women wear scarves or shawls to protect their heads.
• In states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Maharashtra, men wear a safa called turban to protect their heads from the hot sun.

DAV Class 3 SST Chapter 4 Notes – Our Dresses

• India is a land of diversities. These diversities can be seen in dresses too. The people of India wear a variety of dresses.
• Women wear dresses like saree, salwar-kameez, skirt, jeans, trousers, etc. Men wear kurta-pyjamas, lungi, dhoti, tehmat, jeans or trousers.
• In some parts of India, people prefer to wear warm woollen clothes and in other parts, they wear cool cotton dresses.
• Dress sense of the people depend on the climate of the area and the culture and tradition of the people in that area.
• People living in hot and humid climate wear cool cotton clothes whereas those living in the cold climate wear thick woollen clothes.
• The dresses that people wear are made up of different types of materials like cotton, silk, wool, nylon, etc.
• The culture and tradition of an area also influence people’s dresses. Burka is worn by Muslim women. Phiran is worn in Kashmir.
• People of India also wear a great variety of ornaments such as earrings, bead necklaces, nose rings, bangles, bracelets, etc.
• A great variety of dances can also be seen in India. Each dance form has its own special costume and jewellery.
• Safa: Turban that is worn on head.
• Burka: A long, black or dark coloured cloak that is worn by Muslim women over their dress.
• Phiran: A loose, long garment.
• Tikka: An ornament worn by women on their forhead.
• Uniform: Special set of clothes worn by all members of an organisation or a group at work, or by children at school.