Textbook page 47 & 48 || Class eleven and twelve || Unit two: Art and Craft || Lesson 4 craft || English first paper || Bangla meaning, mcq, short questions and summary ||
Here is a list of 35 important words from the passage with their meanings in Bangla, parts of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and pronunciation:
| Word | Meaning (Bangla) | Part of Speech | Synonym(s) | Antonym(s) | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art | শিল্প | Noun | Creativity, Masterpiece | None | /ɑːrt/ |
| Intuitive | অন্তঃকরণী | Adjective | Instinctive, Perceptive | Reasoned, Logical | /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ |
| Visionary | দৃষ্টিভঙ্গী | Noun/Adjective | Imaginative, Dreamer | Practical, Realistic | /ˈvɪʒəneri/ |
| Craft | হস্তশিল্প | Noun | Handwork, Skill | Art, Science | /krɑːft/ |
| Practical | বাস্তবিক | Adjective | Functional, Useful | Impractical, Theoretical | /ˈpræktɪkəl/ |
| Application | প্রয়োগ | Noun | Use, Implementation | Theory, Inaction | /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ |
| Skill | দক্ষতা | Noun | Expertise, Ability | Incompetence | /skɪl/ |
| Object | বস্তু | Noun | Item, Thing | None | /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/ |
| Everyday | প্রতিদিনের | Adjective | Daily, Routine | Special, Rare | /ˈɛvrɪdeɪ/ |
| Beautiful | সুন্দর | Adjective | Attractive, Pretty | Ugly, Unattractive | /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ |
| Pottery | মৃৎশিল্প | Noun | Ceramics, Earthenware | None | /ˈpɒtəri/ |
| Metal | ধাতু | Noun | Alloy, Steel | Non-metal | /ˈmɛtl/ |
| Wood | কাঠ | Noun | Timber, Lumber | None | /wʊd/ |
| Cane | বাঁশ | Noun | Reed, Bamboo | None | /keɪn/ |
| Bamboo | বাঁশ | Noun | Cane, Reed | None | /ˈbæmbuː/ |
| Jewelry | গহনা | Noun | Ornaments, Gems | None | /ˈdʒuːəlri/ |
| Musical | সঙ্গীত | Adjective | Harmonic, Melodic | Disharmonic, Discordant | /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/ |
| Instrument | যন্ত্র | Noun | Tool, Device | None | /ˈɪnstrəment/ |
| Wedding | বিবাহ | Noun | Marriage, Ceremony | Divorce | /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ |
| Ritual | আচার-অনুষ্ঠান | Noun | Ceremony, Tradition | None | /ˈrɪtʃʊəl/ |
| Festival | উৎসব | Noun | Celebration, Event | None | /ˈfɛstɪvəl/ |
| Personal | ব্যক্তিগত | Adjective | Individual, Private | Public, General | /ˈpɜːsənəl/ |
| Trade | বাণিজ্য | Noun | Commerce, Business | None | /treɪd/ |
| Commerce | বাণিজ্য | Noun | Trade, Business | None | /ˈkɒmɜːs/ |
| Winnowing | উত্তোলন | Noun | Separating, Sorting | Mixing | /ˈwɪnəʊɪŋ/ |
| Handicraft | হস্তশিল্প | Noun | Craftwork, Art | Mass-produced goods | /ˈhændɪkrɑːft/ |
| Artwork | চিত্রকলা | Noun | Painting, Creation | None | /ˈɑːtwɜːrk/ |
| Signature | স্বাক্ষর | Noun | Autograph, Mark | None | /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/ |
| Stature | মর্যাদা | Noun | Reputation, Prestige | Disreputation | /ˈstætʃər/ |
| Value | মূল্য | Noun | Worth, Importance | Worthlessness | /ˈvæljuː/ |
| Tactile | স্পর্শজনিত | Adjective | Sensory, Touchable | Non-tactile | /ˈtæktɪl/ |
| Dynamic | গতিশীল | Adjective | Energetic, Active | Static, Inactive | /daɪˈnæmɪk/ |
| Evolving | বিকাশমান | Adjective | Developing, Progressing | Stagnant, Fixed | /ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/ |
| Material | উপকরণ | Noun | Substance, Element | Immaterial | /məˈtɪəriəl/ |
| Condition | অবস্থা | Noun | Situation, State | Disorder, Chaos | /kənˈdɪʃən/ |
| Impact | প্রভাব | Noun | Effect, Influence | Cause, Origin | /ˈɪmpækt/ |
| Lifestyle | জীবনধারা | Noun | Way of life, Habits | None | /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ |
Here are some choice questions (MCQs) based on the passage, along with their answers:
1. What is the main difference between art and craft?
- a) Art is a practical application, while craft is intuitive
- b) Art is intuitive and visionary, while craft is practical for everyday use
- c) Craft is more beautiful than art
- d) Art is only for decorative purposes
- Answer: b) Art is intuitive and visionary, while craft is practical for everyday use
2. What is an example of a musical instrument mentioned in the passage?
- a) Guitar
- b) Violin
- c) Ektara
- d) Piano
- Answer: c) Ektara
3. What is the role of a crafts person?
- a) To create paintings
- b) To produce objects of everyday use using certain skills
- c) To teach art
- d) To write books
- Answer: b) To produce objects of everyday use using certain skills
4. How do most artisans learn their skills?
- a) Through formal education
- b) Through training from older and more experienced artisans
- c) By attending workshops
- d) Through online tutorials
- Answer: b) Through training from older and more experienced artisans
5. What is a common feature of the items produced by artisans in Bangladesh?
- a) They are only useful for decoration
- b) They are made only from wood
- c) They are often beautiful and serve practical purposes
- d) They are made only for export
- Answer: c) They are often beautiful and serve practical purposes
6. In the past, what was the primary source of livelihood for most people in Bangladesh?
- a) Craftwork
- b) Industry
- c) Agriculture
- d) Trade
- Answer: c) Agriculture
7. What role did artisans play in rural communities?
- a) They provided medical services
- b) They supplied necessary household items and items for social occasions
- c) They worked in agriculture
- d) They only made decorative items for the rich
- Answer: b) They supplied necessary household items and items for social occasions
8. What is a common item that could be made by artisans?
- a) High-tech gadgets
- b) Pottery, jewelry, and musical instruments
- c) Furniture only
- d) Food items
- Answer: b) Pottery, jewelry, and musical instruments
9. What are handicrafts?
- a) High-tech objects made in factories
- b) Items created using digital tools
- c) Domestic and decorative objects made by hand
- d) Food items made by hand
- Answer: c) Domestic and decorative objects made by hand
10. What is a major characteristic of craftwork?
- a) It is made only by famous artists
- b) It always has the creator's signature
- c) It is always evolving according to changing needs and tastes
- d) It is never appreciated for its aesthetic value
- Answer: c) It is always evolving according to changing needs and tastes
11. What does the passage suggest about the maker of craftworks?
- a) The maker's identity is very important to the value of the work
- b) The maker's identity is often unknown, but the work retains personal value
- c) The maker is often famous
- d) The maker's name is always written on the work
- Answer: b) The maker's identity is often unknown, but the work retains personal value
12. What is a nakshikantha?
- a) A type of pottery
- b) A type of fabric
- c) A cotton floor mat
- d) A type of clay doll
- Answer: b) A type of fabric
13. What does the passage say about the designs of craftworks?
- a) They never change
- b) They are always evolving but certain forms remain stable over time
- c) They are always based on foreign designs
- d) They are not important
- Answer: b) They are always evolving but certain forms remain stable over time
14. Which of the following is a type of metalwork mentioned in the passage?
- a) Clay oil lamps
- b) Winnowing baskets
- c) Coins
- d) Musical instruments
- Answer: c) Coins
15. What kind of objects did rural communities need for social occasions?
- a) Clothes
- b) Kitchen tools
- c) Items for weddings, religious rituals, and festivals
- d) Books and educational materials
- Answer: c) Items for weddings, religious rituals, and festivals
16. What was the East India Company's role in Panam Nagar?
- a) They built new houses
- b) They made it a center of muslin trade
- c) They destroyed the city
- d) They changed its culture
- Answer: b) They made it a center of muslin trade
17. How were craftworks traditionally passed on?
- a) Through books
- b) Through online classes
- c) Through family tradition and on-the-job training
- d) Through universities
- Answer: c) Through family tradition and on-the-job training
18. What is a common feature of craftworks according to the passage?
- a) They always carry a signature of the maker
- b) They are made using advanced technology
- c) They are dynamic, always adapting to new trends
- d) They are mass-produced in factories
- Answer: c) They are dynamic, always adapting to new trends
19. What kind of item is NOT mentioned as a craft in the passage?
- a) Cane and bamboo items
- b) Musical instruments like dhol and flute
- c) Wooden carvings
- d) Computers
- Answer: d) Computers
20. What is one effect of changes in lifestyle and material conditions on craftwork?
- a) Craftwork remains unchanged over time
- b) Craftworks disappear completely
- c) Craftwork production evolves and adapts
- d) Craftworks become more expensive
- Answer: c) Craftwork production evolves and adapts
21. What is the meaning of "artisan"?
- a) A scientist
- b) A person skilled in a craft
- c) A farmer
- d) A writer
- Answer: b) A person skilled in a craft
22. What does "motif" mean in the context of the passage?
- a) A theme or design element used repeatedly in craftwork
- b) A color used in fabric
- c) A type of fabric
- d) A type of tool
- Answer: a) A theme or design element used repeatedly in craftwork
23. What is the meaning of "tactile"?
- a) Related to sight
- b) Related to hearing
- c) Related to touch
- d) Related to taste
- Answer: c) Related to touch
24. What does "dynamic" mean in the passage?
- a) Unchanging
- b) Always evolving
- c) Always the same
- d) Never used
- Answer: b) Always evolving
25. What does "signifier" mean?
- a) A person who creates art
- b) An object or symbol that represents something else
- c) A type of decorative object
- d) A tool for making crafts
- Answer: b) An object or symbol that represents something else
26. What is the role of art in relation to craft, according to the passage?
- a) Art is more practical than craft
- b) Art is intuitive, while craft is practical for everyday use
- c) Art and craft are the same
- d) Art is only for decoration
- Answer: b) Art is intuitive, while craft is practical for everyday use
27. What historical event influenced the development of Panam Nagar?
- a) The arrival of the British
- b) The Mughal conquest of Sonargaon
- c) The creation of a new port
- d) The independence of Bangladesh
- Answer: b) The Mughal conquest of Sonargaon
28. Why is the identity of the maker of craftworks often unknown?
- a) Craftworkers never reveal their identities
- b) Craftwork is usually made by many people
- c) The focus is on the object itself rather than the maker
- d) The maker is always anonymous
- Answer: c) The focus is on the object itself rather than the maker
29. What does the passage say about the craftwork produced in Bangladesh?
- a) It is produced only for export
- b) It is of low quality
- c) It reflects the community's values and needs
- d) It is only produced for decoration
- Answer: c) It reflects the community's values and needs
30. What does the passage suggest about the value of a craftwork?
- a) Its value is based on the fame of the maker
- b) Its value is based on its practical and aesthetic qualities
- c) Its value is determined by its cost
- d) Its value is not important
- Answer: b) Its value is based on its practical and aesthetic qualities
31. Which of the following items would most likely be made by a crafts person in rural Bangladesh?
- a) A cell phone
- b) A bamboo basket
- c) A computer
- d) A microwave oven
- Answer: b) A bamboo basket
32. How did Panam Nagar function during British rule?
- a) It was a center of military activity
- b) It became a center of muslin trade
- c) It became a religious hub
- d) It was a site of political meetings
- Answer: b) It became a center of muslin trade
33. How does the passage describe craftwork in relation to art?
- a) Craftwork is less valuable than art
- b) Craftwork is practical and evolving, while art is static
- c) Craftwork is only for decoration
- d) Craftwork and art are the same
- Answer: b) Craftwork is practical and evolving, while art is static
34. What does the passage suggest about the importance of community values in craft?
- a) Community values are irrelevant to craftwork
- b) Craftwork reflects the community's values and preferences over time
- c) Craftwork only reflects the personal taste of the maker
- d) Craftwork ignores the community's preferences
- Answer: b) Craftwork reflects the community's values and preferences over time
35. Why might the identity of a craftworker be less important than the craft itself?
- a) The craft is more important than the maker's fame
- b) Craftwork is only valuable if the maker is famous
- c) The identity of the maker is always known
- d) Craftwork is only about the maker's personal life
- Answer: a) The craft is more important than the maker's fame
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What is the difference between art and craft?
- Art is considered intuitive and visionary, whereas craft is a practical application of skills for producing objects of everyday use. Craft objects are often beautiful and functional, like pottery, metalwork, and musical instruments.
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What are some examples of craft items mentioned in the passage?
- Some examples include pottery, metal and woodwork, cane and bamboo items, jewelry, musical instruments like ektara, dhol, flute, and textile items.
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Who are called artisans or crafts persons?
- People who practice a craft are called artisans or crafts persons. They usually learn their skills under the guidance of experienced artisans, often within their families.
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How do artisans typically learn their craft?
- Artisans typically learn their craft through on-the-job training under the guidance of older, more experienced artisans, often within the same family.
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What was the role of artisans in rural Bangladesh?
- In rural Bangladesh, artisans were essential for providing household items, objects for social occasions, and items for trade and commerce, such as baskets, oil lamps, and musical instruments.
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What are handicrafts?
- Handicrafts are domestic and decorative objects made by artisans by hand, such as clay oil lamps, hand-held fans, and woven mats.
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How is the value of art different from craftwork?
- The value of art is often determined by the artist's stature, and artworks carry the signature of their creator. Craftworks, however, do not bear the creator's signature, and the artist remains anonymous, but the work still retains a personal touch.
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What makes a nakshikantha unique?
- A nakshikantha, a traditional embroidered quilt, is unique due to its intricate motifs and designs, which reflect the artistic skill of the maker, even though the creator's identity is unknown.
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Why do people appreciate craftwork even without knowing the maker?
- People appreciate craftwork like nakshikantha because of its artistic value and the personal touch it carries, which makes the work inviting and full of character, despite not knowing the maker's name.
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How does craftwork evolve over time?
- Craftwork is dynamic and evolves according to changing tastes, material conditions, and lifestyles, while still preserving certain traditional forms, motifs, and styles.
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What does the passage suggest about the stability of craftwork over time?
- The passage suggests that while some aspects of craftwork change over time, certain forms and aesthetic preferences remain stable, signifying community values and traditions.
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What is meant by 'craftwork retains a personal touch'?
- It means that, even though the maker of a craftwork is unknown, the object still conveys a sense of intimacy and personal skill through its design and craftsmanship.
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Why is the maker of a terracotta doll or a shatranji anonymous?
- The maker of such objects remains anonymous because, unlike art, craftwork is often produced collectively or within families, without the emphasis on individual identity.
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How does the passage describe the nature of craftwork?
- The passage describes craftwork as dynamic, always evolving with changing needs and preferences, but also retaining elements that reflect community values and traditional aesthetics.
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What are some of the roles craftwork plays in society?
- Craftwork plays various roles in society, including providing essential household items, facilitating social rituals, contributing to trade, and reflecting the values and cultural identity of communities.
Summary of the passage
The Essence of Craft and Art
The passage distinguishes between art and craft. Art is intuitive and visionary, while craft involves practical skills for creating everyday objects, such as pottery, jewelry, and musical instruments. Craftsmen or artisans learn through hands-on training, often passed down in families. In Bangladesh, crafts have deep roots in rural communities, where artisans create items for daily use and social events. Unlike art, craftwork doesn’t have a signature creator, but still reflects the maker’s skill. Craft evolves with time but retains traditional forms, reflecting community values and preferences.
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