Practice Worksheet – Chapter 8: Clothes – How Things Are Made
comprehensive worksheet for class 5 Chapter 8 – Clothes: How Things Are Made. It includes a mix of MCQs, short answer, activity-based, and diagram/life cycle questions.
Class Test – Chapter 8: Clothes – How Things Are Made
Total Marks: 20
Time: 40 minutes
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1×4 = 4 Marks)
1. Which bird is known for weaving hanging nests from grass?
a) Tailorbird
b) Baya Weaver
c) Crow
d) Pigeon
Answer: b) Baya Weaver
2. What is the process of twisting cotton fibres together to make thread called?
a) Weaving
b) Spinning
c) Stitching
d) Embroidery
Answer: b) Spinning
3. Which of the following is a natural fibre?
a) Nylon
b) Polyester
c) Cotton
d) Terylene
Answer: c) Cotton
4. What type of stitch is used to join two pieces of cloth in a simple straight line?
a) Cross stitch
b) Running stitch
c) Chain stitch
d) Blanket stitch
Answer: b) Running stitch
Section B – Short Answer Questions (2×4 = 8 Marks)
5. Name any two traditional Indian handloom fabrics and their states of origin.
Answer:
- Kanjeevaram – Tamil Nadu
- Pashmina – Kashmir
- Ikat – Odisha and Gujarat
6. What is khadi, and why is it important in Indian history?
Answer:
Khadi is cloth made by hand from cotton threads spun on a charkha. It became a symbol of self-reliance and the freedom struggle led by Gandhi ji.
7. Give two examples of objects woven from natural materials in India.
Answer:
- Mats from bamboo or grass
- Baskets from jute or coconut fibre
8. What is the life cycle of a silk moth? Arrange in correct order.
Answer:
- Silk moth lays eggs
- Eggs hatch into tiny caterpillars
- Caterpillars eat mulberry leaves and grow big
- Caterpillars spin cocoons around themselves
- Adult moth comes out of the cocoon
- The cycle begins again
Section C – Activity/Observation-Based Questions (3×2 = 6 Marks)
9. Look at a piece of cloth at home through a magnifying glass. Describe the pattern of threads you see.
Answer (Example):
The threads are arranged in a criss-cross pattern, with vertical (warp) and horizontal (weft) threads interwoven to make the fabric.
10. Collect a small piece of old cloth or leftover fabric. Using a running stitch, describe how you can join two pieces together.
Answer (Example):
Place one piece of cloth on top of another with a slight overlap. Using a needle and thread, make stitches by bringing the needle up and down in a straight line (running stitch) to join the pieces.
11. Look at some clothes at home. Identify whether they are made from natural or synthetic fibres. Give one example of each.
Answer (Example):
- Cotton T-shirt – Natural
- Polyester Bag – Synthetic
Optional Extra Credit Question (2 Marks)
12. Name any two traditional embroidery types of India and their state of origin.
Answer:
- Chikankari – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Phulkari – Punjab
Marking Scheme:
- Section A: 4 × 1 = 4 marks
- Section B: 4 × 2 = 8 marks
- Section C: 3 × 2 = 6 marks
- Optional Extra Credit: 2 marks
Total = 20 Marks
Practice Worksheet – 2– Chapter 8: Clothes – How Things Are Made
Class Test –2 :- Chapter 8: Clothes – How Things Are Made
Total Marks: 20
Time: 40 minutes
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1×5 = 5 Marks)
1. Which bird stitches leaves together to make its nest?
a) Baya Weaver
b) Tailorbird
c) Sparrow
d) Crow
Answer: b) Tailorbird
2. Which fibre comes from the cocoon of a silkworm?
a) Wool
b) Cotton
c) Silk
d) Linen
Answer: c) Silk
3. Which of the following is a synthetic fibre?
a) Bamboo
b) Nylon
c) Wool
d) Cotton
Answer: b) Nylon
4. What is the vertical thread in weaving called?
a) Weft
b) Warp
c) Fibre
d) Yarn
Answer: b) Warp
5. Which Indian fabric is famous for being extremely fine, so that a whole saree can pass through a ring?
a) Kanjeevaram
b) Muslin
c) Patola
d) Pashmina
Answer: b) Muslin
Section B – Short Answer Questions (2×5 = 10 Marks)
6. Explain the process of weaving in your own words.
Answer:
Weaving is the process of crossing one set of threads (vertical) with another set (horizontal) to make a fabric. It can be done by hand on a loom or by machine. The resulting fabric can be used for mats, baskets, and clothes.
7. Name four natural fibres and two synthetic fibres.
Answer:
- Natural fibres: Cotton, Wool, Silk, Bamboo
- Synthetic fibres: Polyester, Rayon
8. What is a charkha and what is its use?
Answer:
A charkha is a spinning wheel used to twist cotton fibres into thread or yarn, which can then be woven into cloth.
9. What is khadi and why is it eco-friendly?
Answer:
Khadi is handspun and handwoven cloth made from cotton. It is eco-friendly because it uses no electricity and supports traditional weaving without harming the environment.
10. Give two examples of handloom traditions in India and the states they come from.
Answer:
- Kanjeevaram – Tamil Nadu
- Pashmina – Kashmir
- Ikat – Odisha and Gujarat
Section C – Activity/Observation-Based Questions (1×5 = 5 Marks)
11. Practical Questions (Choose one or both):
a) Take a piece of fabric and observe it with a magnifying glass. Describe the criss-cross pattern of threads.
Answer Example:
The threads are arranged in a criss-cross pattern with vertical threads (warp) and horizontal threads (weft) interlaced to form a strong fabric.
b) Using a running stitch, join two small pieces of cloth. Explain the steps in your own words.
Answer Example:
Place one cloth on top of the other slightly overlapping. Thread the needle and tie a knot at the end. Insert the needle from the back, bring it up, then down in a straight line repeatedly until the pieces are joined.
Optional Extra Credit (2 Marks)
12. Name two traditional embroideries of India and their state of origin.
Answer:
- Chikankari – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Phulkari – Punjab
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