Unit: 1; Lesson: 2; Nakshi kantha

🟢 MCQ (1–50)

Text-based MCQ

1. Nakshi kantha is a kind of —
A. painting
B. embroidery
C. sculpture
D. pottery

2. The word ‘naksha’ means —
A. cloth
B. thread
C. artistic pattern
D. quilt

3. Nakshi kantha is indigenous to —
A. Bangladesh only
B. India only
C. Bangladesh and West Bengal
D. Pakistan

4. The art has been practised for —
A. decades
B. years
C. centuries
D. months

5. Who wrote ‘Nakshi Kanthar Math’?
A. Kazi Nazrul Islam
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Jasimuddin
D. Michael Madhusudan Dutt

6. The poem was published in —
A. 1919
B. 1929
C. 1939
D. 1949

7. Traditional kanthas were made for —
A. business
B. export
C. family use
D. decoration only

8. Which materials are used to make kantha?
A. Plastic and nylon
B. Old or new cloth and thread
C. Leather and wool
D. Silk only

9. Which district is famous for Nakshi kantha?
A. Khulna
B. Barishal
C. Mymensingh
D. Sylhet

10. Now Nakshi kantha is produced —
A. secretly
B. rarely
C. commercially
D. illegally

Synonym-based MCQ

11. Synonym of ‘Artistic’ is —
A. Ugly
B. Creative
C. Ordinary
D. Dull

12. Synonym of ‘Traditional’ is —
A. Modern
B. New
C. Customary
D. Strange

13. Synonym of ‘Famous’ is —
A. Unknown
B. Renowned
C. Hidden
D. Private

14. Synonym of ‘Colourful’ is —
A. Dull
B. Dark
C. Bright
D. Pale

15. Synonym of ‘Craft’ is —
A. Skill
B. Job
C. Problem
D. Weakness

16. Synonym of ‘Demand’ is —
A. Supply
B. Need
C. Loss
D. Waste

17. Synonym of ‘Region’ is —
A. Person
B. Area
C. Family
D. Village

18. Synonym of ‘Indigenous’ is —
A. Foreign
B. Native
C. Modern
D. Recent

19. Synonym of ‘Published’ is —
A. Written
B. Printed
C. Destroyed
D. Hidden

20. Synonym of ‘Design’ is —
A. Chaos
B. Pattern
C. Noise
D. Mess

Antonym-based MCQ

21. Antonym of ‘Popular’ is —
A. Famous
B. Loved
C. Unpopular
D. Known

22. Antonym of ‘Traditional’ is —
A. Old
B. Rural
C. Modern
D. Ancient

23. Antonym of ‘Expensive’ is —
A. Costly
B. Cheap
C. Valuable
D. Rare

24. Antonym of ‘Colourful’ is —
A. Bright
B. Attractive
C. Dull
D. Beautiful

25. Antonym of ‘Indigenous’ is —
A. Native
B. Local
C. Foreign
D. Rural

26. Antonym of ‘Famous’ is —
A. Renowned
B. Known
C. Unknown
D. Popular

27. Antonym of ‘Demand’ is —
A. Need
B. Supply
C. Want
D. Interest

28. Antonym of ‘Old’ is —
A. Ancient
B. Traditional
C. New
D. Past

29. Antonym of ‘Commercially’ is —
A. Business-wise
B. Personally
C. Publicly
D. Openly

30. Antonym of ‘Bright’ is —
A. Colourful
B. Dull
C. Shiny
D. Clear

Parts of Speech MCQ

31. ‘Quilt’ is a —
A. Verb
B. Adjective
C. Noun
D. Adverb

32. ‘Artistic’ is a/an —
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Preposition

33. ‘Practised’ is a —
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb

34. ‘Rural’ is a/an —
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Conjunction

35. ‘Demand’ is a —
A. Verb only
B. Noun only
C. Noun and verb
D. Adverb

36. ‘Commercially’ is a/an —
A. Adjective
B. Adverb
C. Noun
D. Verb

37. ‘Thread’ is a —
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb

38. ‘Famous’ is a/an —
A. Noun
B. Pronoun
C. Adjective
D. Verb

39. ‘Design’ is a —
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Both A and B
D. Adverb

40. ‘Colourful’ is a/an —
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Preposition

Mixed MCQ

41. Nakshi kantha is mainly a —
A. Machine product
B. Handicraft
C. Chemical item
D. Metal work

42. ‘Poet’ is a —
A. Verb
B. Adjective
C. Noun
D. Adverb

43. ‘Heritage’ means —
A. Wealth
B. Tradition
C. Fashion
D. Education

44. ‘Village’ is related to —
A. Urban life
B. Rural life
C. City culture
D. Industry

45. ‘Embroidery’ is done with —
A. paint
B. needle and thread
C. machine only
D. stone

46. Nakshi kantha is popular because of —
A. its price
B. its size
C. its colourful designs
D. its weight

47. ‘Culture’ is a —
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb

48. ‘Preserve’ is a —
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Preposition

49. ‘Handmade’ is a/an —
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb

50. Nakshi kantha represents —
A. modern science
B. foreign culture
C. Bengali tradition
D. city life

✅ Answer Key (In a Row)

1.B 2.C 3.C 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.B 9.C 10.C 11.B 12.C 13.B 14.C 15.A 16.B 17.B 18.B 19.B 20.B 21.C 22.C 23.B 24.C 25.C 26.C 27.B 28.C 29.B 30.B 31.C 32.C 33.B 34.C 35.C 36.B 37.A 38.C 39.C 40.C 41.B 42.C 43.B 44.B 45.B 46.C 47.A 48.B 49.C 50.C

2. Answer the following questions.

1. What is Nakshi kantha?

Answer: Nakshi kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt which is a traditional craft of Bengal.

2. What does the word ‘naksha’ mean?

Answer: The word ‘naksha’ means artistic pattern.

3. Where is Nakshi kantha indigenous to?

Answer: Nakshi kantha is indigenous to Bangladesh and West Bengal in India.

4. For how long has the art of Nakshi kantha been practised?

Answer: The art of Nakshi kantha has been practised for centuries.

5. Who made the name ‘Nakshi kantha’ popular?

Answer: The poet Jasimuddin made the name ‘Nakshi kantha’ popular.

6. When was the poem ‘Nakshi Kanthar Math’ published?

Answer: The poem ‘Nakshi Kanthar Math’ was published in 1929.

7. For what purpose were traditional kanthas made?

Answer: Traditional kanthas were made for family use.

8. What materials are used to make Nakshi kantha?

Answer: Old or new cloth and thread are used to make Nakshi kantha.

9. Name some districts famous for Nakshi kantha.

Answer: Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogra and Jessore are famous for Nakshi kantha.

10. Why are Nakshi kanthas in great demand now?

Answer: Nakshi kanthas are in great demand because of their colourful patterns and designs.

3. Fill in the blanks.

Passage 1

Nakshi kantha is a kind of (a) _________ quilt. The word ‘naksha’ means (b) _________. It is a traditional craft of (c) _________ and West Bengal. The art has been practised in (d) _________ Bengal for centuries. The poet (e) _________ popularized its name through his poem.

Blanks: (a) embroidered, (b) artistic pattern, (c) Bangladesh, (d) rural, (e) Jasimuddin

Passage 2

Traditional kanthas were made for (a) _________. They are made using (b) _________ and thread. Districts like (c) _________, Jamalpur, and Rajshahi are famous for this craft. Now, Nakshi kantha is produced (d) _________. It is in great demand because of its colourful (e) _________.

Blanks: (a) family use, (b) old or new cloth, (c) Mymensingh, (d) commercially, (e) patterns

Passage 3

The poem ‘Nakshi Kanthar Math’ was published in (a) _________. Nakshi kantha is an example of Bengali (b) _________. The craft represents the skill of rural (c) _________. The quilts are sold in many (d) _________ shops. People love them for their (e) _________ designs.

Blanks: (a) 1929, (b) handicraft, (c) artisans, (d) handicraft, (e) colourful

Passage 4

Nakshi kantha is indigenous to Bangladesh and (a) _________. It has been practised for many (b) _________. The word ‘naksha’ means (c) _________. Traditional kanthas were made for (d) _________ use. Today, Nakshi kantha is sold in (e) _________ shops in cities.

Blanks: (a) West Bengal, (b) centuries, (c) artistic pattern, (d) family, (e) expensive

Passage 5

The art of Nakshi kantha shows (a) _________ and creativity. Quilts are made using (b) _________ cloth. Famous districts include (c) _________ and Bogra. They are now produced (d) _________ and are very (e) _________ among people.

Blanks: (a) skill, (b) old or new, (c) Mymensingh, (d) commercially, (e) popular