Sample Question Paper : Heritage Crafts
Class-XII  (Paper - I)

• Marking Scheme Of Sample Question Paper I

Theory: MM 70 Marks Time: 3 Hours
All the 3 Sections are compulsory

General Instructions:

1. The question paper consists of three sections A, B and C.

2. All questions are compulsory.

3. Separate instructions are given with each section and question wherever necessary. Read this instruction carefully and follow them.

4. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

Section A : 40 marks

1. Write in 80-100 words on any of the 4 topics given below: 3 marks each
a. How do crafts help crafts persons to rehabilitate their community after a disaster takes place?
b. What facilities do you think should be given by the government to crafts persons?
c. In what ways the Crafts Bazars / exhibitions can be organized to promote crafts?
d. In what situations Pupul Jaykar decided to uplift the Mithila painters?
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?

2. Answer any 3 of the following in not more than 100-120 words each : 5 marks each
a. How did the initiatives of Mrs. Kamla Devi Chattopadhyay help in promoting crafts after India’s independence?
b. What are the different methods and channels of marketing the crafts product in local and national markets?
c. Do you think craft and tourism can be promoted together – complementing each – other? Give your reasons.
e. What are different government schemes and awards to encourage traditional crafts industry? Give a brief description of the schemes.

3. Answer in not more than five sentences on any of the 5: 1 mark each
a. In which parts of India did indigo movement take place and when?
b. Name any four institutions/organizations which show case craft products.
c. Name two traditional crafts at least from four different states
d. How best do you think Indian crafts persons may be made aware of different government schemes?
e. Give four reasons why child labour should be banned.
f. Mention four crafts which have maximum participation by women.

4. Answer the following in 150-200 words: 8 marks

How Gandhi’s teachings for self sufficiency through making khadi became an important tool of India’s freedom movement?

Or

How in the last few decades crafts entrepreneurship has changed from a local to the global profile?

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 marks)
b. Social structures, including the role of women (3 marks)
c. Resource management (3 marks)

Or

For documenting the craft traditions, what processes/ steps did you follow?

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.

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?

Or

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

• Marking Scheme Of Sample Question Paper I