CBSE solutions for English Language Skills Class 12 chapter C - Outsider Art [Latest edition]

Study these pictures.

1. What do you think these pieces are made of?
2. Make a list of some items which are considered waste.
3. How would you define ‘Art from Waste’?

Share your ideas with the class.

Nek Chand, the creator of the Rock Garden of Chandigarh.

Why was Nek Chand’s creation considered illegal?

Which things comprised his garden kingdom?

Which waste items were used by Nek Chand for decorating his exotic kingdom?

Why was Nek Chand called “an untutored genius”?

Complete the following table:

You school organized an Educational Trip for classes XI and XII to Chandigarh. You were mesmerized by the wonderful pieces of sculpture i.e The Rock Garden of Chandigarh. Being a Cultural Incharge you wish to do something with trash in your school. Your teacher has given you a set of instructions to plan your activity using the given clues. Work in groups, discuss and decide.

Clues:

• Answering all the WH questions i.e. what, when, where and also suggesting the name
• Permission letter - Seeking permission from the Principal
• Circular, notice, designing pamphlet
• Awakening the masses (parents and neighbourhood)
• Framing of an invitation card for the chief guest and parents
• Display of exhibits
• Receiving Feedback Forms from the visitors

Keeping in mind the set of clues in activity 2, make a plan of action

• Name of the event: ______
• Date and place: ______
• Chief Guest: ______
• Invitation: ______

You are Incharge of the cultural activities. Your school is going to put up an exhibition in the school premises. Draft a letter in about 50-60 words, inviting Dr. B.C. Sabata, Senior Scientific Officer, Department of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, to be the chief guest for the occasion.

A grand exhibition Sambhuti - Celebrating innovations is going to be put up in your school to provide a platform for showcasing the creativity of students. Draft a formal invitation to be sent to parents and other invitees. Dr. B.C. Sabata, Senior Scientific Officer, Department of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi is the chief guest of the occasion.

Given below are instructions for making soup. Use them to complete the paragraph that follows.

The packet is opened and the contents (a) ______ with 750 ml of water, without allowing it to form lumps. The mixture (b) ______ into a heavy-bottomed vessel. It (c) ______ continuously and (d) ______ to a boil. Then the soup (e) ______ on a slow flame for five minutes. Finally before the soup (f) ______ it (g) ______ into soup bowls and (h) ______ with fried croutons.

On the basis of your listening of the passage, complete the following statements.

1. Warli Art was discovered in _______.
2. They are painted on _______.
3. The themes depicted are _______.
4. The Warlis are short in stature with _______.
5. The main occupation of the Warlis is _______.
6. They also do other jobs such as _______ and repairing roads for the government.
7. Women too give a helping hand by _______.
8. Warlis live in the _______ of the country and are confined to their own _______.

State whether True or False.

Katkari painting is the main occupation of the Warlis.

State whether True or False.

The Warlis use different colours to decorate their paintings.

State whether True or False.

Wheat is the main crop of the Warlis and is harvested twice a year.

State whether True or False.

The Warlis narrate mythological stories in their paintings.

State whether True or False.

The Warlis also work in brick factories.

Do you think Nek Chand’s aesthetic sense and creativity were recognized? Give reasons.

Mention some traits of Nek Chand.