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Q1.  Write few lines about world famous pashmina shawl?

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Ans. It is believed that a pashmina shawl is as warm as six sweaters. It is very thin yet very warm. The  hair is very fine and cannot be woven on machines and so weavers of Kashmir make these shawls by hand and it takes  250 hours of weaving, one plain pashmina shawl is made.

Q2. What is believed about a pashmina shawl?

Ans. It is believed that a pashmina shawl is as warm as six sweaters. It is very thin yet very warm.

Q3. Where do the goats live from which we get pashmina wool?

Ans. The goats are found on very high altitudes which is about 5000 meters above the sea level.

Q4. What is the temperature of Changthang in winter?

Ans. in winter the temperature  here drops below c to (c).

Q5. What is the thing that protects goats from extreme cold?

Ans.  A coat of warm hair grows on the goat’s body which protects it from extreme cold.

Q6. How much do you know about the thickness of pashmina wool?

Ans. This hair is so fine that six of these would be one hair of yours.

Q7. Write a short note on the people of ladakh?

Ans.  The Ladakh people are hardworking and their productivity is rich with natural resources. Sheep rearing is another profession of Ladakh people. In Ladakh herders are known as changpas. They take care of long shaggy goats and sheeps from whose under-fleece the famous kashmiri pashmina shawls are made.

Q8. How much time does it take to weave one pashmina shawl?

Ans. After almost 250 hours of weaving, one plain pashmina shawl is made.

Q8a . Why do weavers in Kashmir make pashmina shawls by hand?

Ans.

Weavers in Kashmir make Pashmina shawls by hand s because  goat hairs are too thin for machine processing.

Q9. Who are changpas? Where do they live?

Ans.  Changpas are a tribe of people who live on the high mountains of ladakh. And the name of the place where Changpas live is Changthang.

Q10. What is Rebo and Lekha?

Ans. Rebo:- The big cone shaped tent where the changpas live is called Rebo.People live in tent to protect themselves from extreme cold They call it Rebo. They stitch It with yak hair which is very strong.

Lekha:- Lekha is a place where changpas keep their sheeps and goats. It is made of stones.

Q11. Write about the famous terms related to Jammu, Kashmir and ladakh - Shikara, Dab, Khatamband, ‘donga and  Houseboats.

        Ans. Shikara:- Shikar is a small boat which is used in Dal lake of Srinagar. Tourists enjoy the shikara ride on dal lake.

        Dab:- A special type of window, coming out of the wall.

        Khatamband:- Beautiful designs and carvings on walls and ceiling(roofs) of houseboats.

        Donga:- A "donga" in Srinagar refers to a type of houseboat commonly found in Dal Lake and the Jhelum River. These houseboats resemble floating homes with multiple rooms, offering a unique way of living on the water.

        Houseboats :- Houseboats commonly found in Dal Lake. These houseboats resemble floating homes with multiple rooms, offering a unique way of living on the water.

Q12. Why is Leh known as a cold desert?

Ans. Leh is called a "cold desert" because it's very high,and it  has very little rainfall, and it is very cold, like a desert with snow.

Q13. Write the name of different types of houses. And material used to make it.

  1. Hut:- Hut is made up of mud and wood.It is found in villages.It is found in villages.Villagers live in this type of houses.
  2. Tent:- Tent is made up of cloth or plastic. It is used by mountaineers. It is light in weight. In India it is used in marriage party
  3. Multi Storey Building:- Multi storey  building is made up of Brick cement ,iron rod. 
  4. Single storey Building:- Multi storey  building is made up of Brick cement ,iron rod.
  5. Ice House (igloo):- It is found in cool places or North or south poles.It is made up of ice blocks. Entrance is very small and suitable for one or two persons.
  6. Bunglows:- It is made up of brick cement and iron rod. It has its own garden.It is situated in a good location like near a mountain ,lake and big fields.
  7. Mobile House:- This house has its own wheels. They can easily move from one place to another place.
  8. Floating House:- Houseboats are found in Srinagar and  Kerala in India.

Q14. What is the language of the people of ladakh?

Ans. Ladakhi, Tibetan, Urdu and Balti are the official languages of Ladakh. However, Tibetan and Ladakhi are the most common languages spoken by the locals.

Q15. What are the main foods of the people of ladakh?

Ans.  Vegetarian: 

Dum-Aloo

Chaman Korma Sag

Veg Momos,

Saag (made from thick-leafed green leafy vegetable 'hak'),

Lotus Root and

Apricot Jam

Non-Vegetarian Specialties

Q16. What are the names of the dresses of the people of ladakh?

Ans.

Men: Men traditionally wear a thick woolen robe called a 'Goucha'. It is tied and fastened

 at the neck and the waist with a colorful lash called 'Skerag’.

Women: Women wear a similar robe to the 'Goucha' that is called a 'Kuntop' On their backs , they wear a colorful shawl that is used to carry babies or parcels. 

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