NCERT Class 11 Heritage Crafts Metal

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1. The metal workerís craft is indispensable in India. List their contributions in different sectors like agriculture, construction, transportation etc.

2. Refer to a national newspaper and record the prevailing rates of gold and silver. Plot a graph showing the price fluctuation of these metals over a fortnight/month. What factors do you think contribute to this fluctuation?

3. Traditionally, metal objects were sold by weight and the cost of workmanship was not taken into consideration for deciding the price. In the West the cost of workmanship is often greater than the value of the material. In your opinion how should the price of an object be determined? Give reasons to support your argument.

4. Looking at the map page of this chapter, create a table listing reasons why various metal work techniques are used in different parts of the country (see following example). Define precisely each one of the processes. In your own region find out which of these techniques are used in working with metals.

5. Metalsmiths are indispensable in our lives. Find out their social status in your region. Are they called to perform any special ceremonies?

6. Sudhin Ghoshís passage explains the crucial role that fire plays in metal crafts. What measures can you suggest to reduce fire and smoke related hazards?

7. In several religions, precious and semi-precious metal objects are used. Find out what these are and who makes them.

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