Marking Scheme of Sample Question Paper I
Heritage Crafts: Class-XII

(1)

3 marks each

a. How do crafts help crafts persons to rehabilitate their community after a disaster takes place?

Making a co-operative, establishing training units, putting all the resources together, specially with the money they get as part of the rehabilitation/ compensatory grants and helping each other to market their products 2

Since crafts products which do not take much time in production can generate immediate income. At times it does not require lot of infrastructure. 1

b. What facilities do you think should be given by the government to crafts persons?

The government should provide easy loans, subsidy to buy raw materials, tools, transport, electricity and better health conditions to increase production. 2
From time to time, crafts persons can be given training to enhance their quality of production including materials, design and packaging. 1

c. In what ways the Crafts Bazars / exhibitions can be organized to promote crafts?

Frequent crafts exhibitions should showcase crafts from different regions/ states, in various cities all over India 1 ½
During the exhibitions, crafts persons should be provided with various facilities by the organizers so that they can learn new designs, techniques etc. through interactions. 1 ½

d. In what situations Pupul Jaykar decided to uplift the Mithila painters?

During the drought in Bihar, the Mithila painting was badly affected and to revive this tradition she mobilized the crafts persons, majority of them being women. 1 ½
She organized the women of communities involved with this and the products were sold in market outside their hometowns which fetched better prices. 1 ½

e. Suppose a Festival of India will be organized in the forth coming year. What should be the theme for the festival? Which four crafts do you think should be showcased and why?

The theme of the festival, which should be related to a major aspect of tradition and crafts 1

Names of crafts to be showcased and the reasons why they should be chosen 2

(2)

5 marks each

a. How did the initiatives of Mrs. Kamla Devi Chattopadhyay help in promoting crafts after India’s independence?
i. Kamla Devi’s initiatives to establish crafts council of India 1
ii C.C.I’s state chapters established. 1
Iii Kamla Devi’s interactions with craftsperson. 1
iv Establishing awards scheme for the craftsperson to promote traditional crafts. 1
v Formation of Design Development Centers in different crafts pockets to help traditional crafts persons. 1

b. What are the different methods and channels of marketing the crafts product in local and national markets?
i Craftsperson sell from their home. 1
ii They take their product to the local / village market 1
iii Products are sent to the local/district/ weekly market from where clients purchase directly or the stockists take the products in bulk. 1
iv The middle men/agents/showroom owners take directly or on order products from craftsperson. 1
v State emporia / officials from government agencies or NGO’S working for crafts, buy products for national and international market. 1

c. Do you think craft and tourism can be promoted together – complementing each – other? Give your reasons.
i Crafts require infrastructures and facilities; tourism too needs it. 2
ii Tourists destinations which also have crafts hubs/pockets can become tourists attractions. 1
iii Tourists visit to such places can promote traditional crafts. 1
Iv Crafts persons at tourist centers can get exposed to different types of clientele. 1

d. What are different government schemes and awards to encourage traditional crafts industry? Give a brief description of the schemes.
i. Schemes run by the Central Government and their description 2
ii. Schemes run by the State governments and their description 2
iii. Any other scheme in their regions 1

(3)

1 mark each

a.In which parts of India did indigo movement take place and when?

• Name of place - ½
• Period ½

b.Name any four institutions/ organizations which showcase craft products.
Names of 4 institutions/ organizations 1

c.Name two traditional crafts at least from four different states.
At least names of 2 crafts from 4 states 1

d.How best do you think Indian crafts persons may be made aware of different government schemes?

• By local governance bodies, advertisements, NGO’s / panchayat ½
• Govt. Bodies ½

e.Give four reasons why child labour should be banned.

• Right to education
• Child’s right/ legislation banned children below the age of 14 to work.
• Childhood lost
• Health hazards

f. Mention four crafts which have maximum participation by women.

• Embroidery in some tribes’ women
• Pottery in Manipur
• Mithila paintings
• Cane work in Assam

(4)

8 marks

How Gandhi’s teachings for self sufficiency through making khadi became an important tool of India’s freedom movement?
a. The teachings of Gandhiji on self sufficiency. 2
b. How khadi helped in bringing in self sufficiency. 2
c.When did Gandhiji’s Charkha Movement started? And how country reacted to it? 2
d.Charkha became household items during the swadeshi movement of Gandhiji. 2

OR

How in the last few decades crafts entrepreneurship has changed from a local to the global profile?
a.After India’s Independence in 1947 the crafts sector along with the agriculture was given importance. 1
b.Gradually the movement for revival of India’s traditional crafts gained momentum. 1
c.A chain of central cottage industry and state emporia was opened up. 1
d.Crafts council of India and its state units were open. 1
e.Crafts were given heritage and traditional values for museums. 1
f.Crafts Museums, New Delhi and other museums in different parts of country were established. 1
g.Traditional crafts were showcased in festivals of India abroad. 1
h.Traditional crafts were promoted for export/ international market. 1

Section B : 20 marks

1. Describe in not more than 300 words, one of the following: 10 marks
While documenting the craft traditions what were your findings on the following?
a. Materials, processes and techniques 4
b. Social structures, including the role of women 3
c. Resource management 3

Or

For documenting the craft traditions, what processes/ steps did you follow?
a.Preparation before going for documentation; finding a resource person, library work, preparing for the interview, developing a data/ documentation craft etc 5
b.While documenting, interacted with the craft persons, their family and community members about different aspects such as; collection of raw materials, tools and techniques, finishing of products, social aspects, environmental and health aspects, traditional values, marketing etc. 5

2.Attempt any one of the following : 10 marks
What were the issues which were discussed in the class as a preparation before going on field work?

Or

What aspects of the heritage buildings did you study while documenting them in your city? Write in details.
A historical building or a typical example of local architecture gives us a sense of wonder and makes us want to know more about the people and the culture that produced it. It has architectural, aesthetic, historic, documentary, environmental, archaeological and even political and spiritual and symbolic values: but the first impact is always emotional, for it is a symbol of our cultural identity and continuity – a part of our heritage. These dimensions should be covered under this topic 5

What is the function and the unique features of the building? 5
- List materials used in the construction of: foundation, floor, ceiling, roof, walls, pillars, brackets, windows, doors, courtyard, etc.
- Identify the various skills and crafts involved in its construction: stone masonry, carpentry, painting, etc.

Section C : 10 marks

1. In not more than 150 words, describe the following:

• What innovations did you bring in the craft chosen by you?
• The innovations brought in raw materials and their usages, 5
• Tools and techniques, 3
• Packaging 2

Or

What are the design aspects which you keep in mind while creating an aesthetic environment?

• Conducted design experiments with; lines, colors, shapes, motifs and patterns. 5
• Designing posters, wall magazine, school museums, furniture, classrooms, organizing exhibitions, etc. 3
• Designing school stationary.