ISC (Arts) Class 12 - CISCE Important Questions

Retirement is the time when a person may feel unwanted and isolated, and this could affect the health and emotional well-being. 

In this context, answer the following questions.

1. Explain how the life expectancy can be increased for a seventy-five year old person.     [2]
2. Discuss the changes required by the elderly to lead a happy retired life.    [2]

The origin of the Baluchari saree is in the state of ______ in India.

Name the most common embroidery technique practiced by the men of Kashmir.

Name any one fabric on which Kutch/Kathiawar embroidery is done.

Briefly explain the process of making a Bandhini Dupatta.

Briefly explain the motifs used on Phulkari Shawls.

Bengali women wear delicate sarees made of sheer fabrics on special occasions.

1. Which popular woven sarees have been referred to?    [1]
2. Which motifs and colours are used for making the above sarees?  [3]
3. State any three ways of storing these sarees.  [3]

Kasuti is a traditional form of embroidery derived from the geometric designs of the temple structure in the state of ______.

Choose the correct pair from the following options:

Patola textiles are very expensive and were once worn only by those belonging to royal families. With reference to this statement, discuss the origin of these textiles and the motifs used on them.

Madhubani paintings are marked by bright colours and human forms.
In this context, briefly explain the technique adopted for this type of painting.

Shadow work embroidery made by using herringbone stitch originates from ______.

Discuss the origin and characteristics of Kani shawl.

Kathiawar embroidery is colourful, elaborate and lavishly done on the fabric. In this context, briefly explain any three features of Kathiawar embroidery.

Name any two products which are made using Ikat fabric.

What type of colours and motifs are used on Ikat fabrics?

Describe the technique of making Patola fabric. Mention any two dyes which are commonly used to make Patola fabrics.

Answer the question briefly.
Explain three differences between parliamentary and presidential forms of government.

Compare the positions of the President of India and the President of the United States.