Academic Enrichment Activities /2022-23 ( Monday )/

Junior ( Grade 3 and Grade 4)

Study Material/Know our Country
Linguistic History of Indian
The Indian subcontionent comprises seven soverign nations :India ,Pakistan ,
Bangladesh,Nepal,Sri lanka ,Bhutan and Maldives.But linguistically speaking ,These political
divisions cloud the extensive underlying chronicles of literary and sociolinguistic histories of the
present states of the subcontinent.
A strong tradition of linguistic analysis developed in India associated with the
composition and preservation of the ancient Vedic hymns in the first millennium BCE and
continued uninterrupted to modern times

Assamese Meitei (Manipuri)

Bengali (Bangla) Marathi

Bodo Nepali

Dogri Odia

Gujarati Punjabi

Hindi Sanskrit

Kannada Santali

Kashmiri Sindhi

Konkani Tamil

Maithili Telugu

Malayalam Urdu
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1.Which of the following language is known as the queen of all language of the world?

a. Malayalam b.Hindi c.Kannada d.Dogri

Explanation : Kannada is the queen of all languages of the world.It is the Mother of many
languages that are spoken now across the globe.

2.Which of the following is the main language of Goa?

a. English b.Hindi c.Konkani d.Malayalam

Explanation : English is the language spoken in Goa and is the national language of education
and commerce in India but the main language in Goa is Konkani.

3. In which Arcticle of the Indian Constitution Hindi is defined as the official language of the
Union?

A. Arcticle 341 B.Article 343 c.Article 354 d.Article 364

4.Which of the following is not spoken in Sikkim?

A.Lepcha B.Bodo c.Bhotia d.Nepali

5. Which one of the following languages is widely spoken in Karnataka?

a. Bengali b.Sindhi c.Hindi d.Kannada

6. _______________________ is the language that is widely spoken in West Bengal.

a. English b.Mizo c.Bengali d.Gujarati

7. Name the Indian language that is widely spoken by the people residing in Maharashtra.

a. Marathi b.Malayalam c.English d.Assamese

8. Name the language that is widely spoken by the people residing in Assam.

a. Assamese b. Gujarati c.Punjabi d.English

9.. ______________________ is one of the major languages that is spoken in Meghalaya.

a. Tamil c. Khasi
b. Kannada d. Nagamese

10. Tamil is the main language of which South Indian state?

a. Kerala c. Karnataka
b. Telangana d. Tamil Nadu
Academic Enrichment Activities /2022-23 ( Monday )/
Sub - Junior ( Grade 5 and Grade 6)
Study Material/Know our Country
‘Indian Heritage and Culture’ is an important part and it spans across the
entire length and breadth of Indian History. Candidates need to study aesthetics,
customs, social and economic aspects of art. This article gives the list of 14 most
important topics that need to be covered under Indian Heritage and Culture.

Different Types of Art

It is important to note that just like how there are important markers in Indian
History, there are important markers in ‘Indian Heritage and Culture’ as well.

1. Harappan art is often called ‘Utilitarian Art’. This was because, the art of
this period largely had functional utility. Decorations were bare and not on
an extravagant level.
2. The art that flourished during the Mauryan Period, was largely ‘Court Art’.
It is called so because the art of this phase enjoyed royal patronage. For
example, Emperor Ashoka popularized art in this period.
3. The art that flourished during the Post-Mauryan Period was largely
‘Popular Art’. This is so because, even common people started participating
in several activities involving art. We find a large number of donors, who
donated their personal wealth to certain Buddhist and Jain monasteries.
4. Then we find that during the Gupta Period, art becomes largely ‘Religious
Art’. After the Gupta Period, we find that new forms of art developed
during the Sultanate Period. During this period we find that several
mosques, tombs and Mausoleums were constructed. After the Sultanate
period, we find a period of interaction and mutual enrichment. The local art
of India gets enriched due to its interaction with foreign art.
5. Later, with the coming of the Mughals, we find the Golden period of Indian
architecture. Then, we find Colonial art and architecture, which was yet
another phase of interaction and enrichment. Indian artists learnt new
things from foreign influences. Finally, the art of post-independent India
largely speaks of a self-sufficient country.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
designates World Heritage Sites of outstanding universal value
to cultural or natural heritage which have been nominated by countries which are
signatories to the UNESCO.

Year
Site Location (state)
listed
Ajanta Caves Maharashtra 1983
Ellora Caves Maharashtra 1983
Agra Fort Uttar Pradesh 1983
Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh 1983
Sun Temple, Konârak Odisha 1984
Group of Monuments at
Tamil Nadu 1984
Mahabalipuram
Kaziranga National Park Assam 1985
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary Assam 1985
Keoladeo National Park Rajasthan 1985
Churches and Convents of Goa Goa 1986
Khajuraho Group of Monuments Madhya Pradesh 1986
Group of Monuments at Hampi Karnataka 1986
Fatehpur Sikri Uttar Pradesh 1986
Group of Monuments
Karnataka 1987
at Pattadakal
Elephanta Caves Maharashtra 1987
Great Living Chola Temples Tamil Nadu 1987
Sundarbans National Park West Bengal 1987
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers
Uttarakhand 1988
National Parks
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi Madhya Pradesh 1989
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi Delhi 1993
Qutb Minar and its Monuments,
Delhi 1993
Delhi
Mountain Railways of India West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal 1999
 Year
Site Location (state)
listed
Pradesh
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at
Bihar 2002
Bodh Gaya
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka Madhya Pradesh 2003
Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus (formerly Victoria Maharashtra 2004
Terminus)
Champaner-Pavagadh
Gujarat 2004
Archaeological Park
Red Fort Complex Delhi 2007
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur Rajasthan 2010
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil
Western Ghats 2012
Nadu
Hill Forts of Rajasthan Rajasthan 2013
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's
Gujarat 2014
Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
Great Himalayan National
Himachal Pradesh 2014
Park Conservation Area
Archaeological Site of Nalanda
Bihar 2016
Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
Khangchendzonga National Park Sikkim 2016
The Architectural Work of Le
Corbusier, an Outstanding
Chandigarh 2016
Contribution to the Modern
Movement*
Historic City of Ahmadabad Gujarat 2017
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco
Maharashtra 2018
Ensembles of Mumbai
Jaipur City, Rajasthan Rajasthan 2019
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa)
Telangana 2021
Temple, Telangana
Dholavira: a Harappan City Gujarat 2021
Academic Enrichment Activities /2022-23 ( Monday )/
Sub - Junior ( Grade 7,8 and Grade 9)
Study Material/Know our Country
‘Indian Heritage and Culture’ is an important part and it spans across the
entire length and breadth of Indian History. Candidates need to study aesthetics,
customs, social and economic aspects of art. This article gives the list of 14 most
important topics that need to be covered under Indian Heritage and Culture.

Different Types of Art

It is important to note that just like how there are important markers in Indian
History, there are important markers in ‘Indian Heritage and Culture’ as well.

1. Harappan art is often called ‘Utilitarian Art’. This was because, the art of
this period largely had functional utility. Decorations were bare and not on
an extravagant level.
2. The art that flourished during the Mauryan Period, was largely ‘Court Art’.
It is called so because the art of this phase enjoyed royal patronage. For
example, Emperor Ashoka popularized art in this period.
3. The art that flourished during the Post-Mauryan Period was largely
‘Popular Art’. This is so because, even common people started participating
in several activities involving art. We find a large number of donors, who
donated their personal wealth to certain Buddhist and Jain monasteries.
4. Then we find that during the Gupta Period, art becomes largely ‘Religious
Art’. After the Gupta Period, we find that new forms of art developed
during the Sultanate Period. During this period we find that several
mosques, tombs and Mausoleums were constructed. After the Sultanate
period, we find a period of interaction and mutual enrichment. The local art
of India gets enriched due to its interaction with foreign art.
5. Later, with the coming of the Mughals, we find the Golden period of Indian
architecture. Then, we find Colonial art and architecture, which was yet
another phase of interaction and enrichment. Indian artists learnt new
things from foreign influences. Finally, the art of post-independent India
largely speaks of a self-sufficient country.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
designates World Heritage Sites of outstanding universal value
to cultural or natural heritage which have been nominated by countries which are
signatories to the UNESCO.

Year
Site Location (state)
listed
Ajanta Caves Maharashtra 1983
Ellora Caves Maharashtra 1983
Agra Fort Uttar Pradesh 1983
Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh 1983
Sun Temple, Konârak Odisha 1984
Group of Monuments at
Tamil Nadu 1984
Mahabalipuram
Kaziranga National Park Assam 1985
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary Assam 1985
Keoladeo National Park Rajasthan 1985
Churches and Convents of Goa Goa 1986
Khajuraho Group of Monuments Madhya Pradesh 1986
Group of Monuments at Hampi Karnataka 1986
Fatehpur Sikri Uttar Pradesh 1986
Group of Monuments
Karnataka 1987
at Pattadakal
Elephanta Caves Maharashtra 1987
Great Living Chola Temples Tamil Nadu 1987
Sundarbans National Park West Bengal 1987
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers
Uttarakhand 1988
National Parks
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi Madhya Pradesh 1989
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi Delhi 1993
Qutb Minar and its Monuments,
Delhi 1993
Delhi
Mountain Railways of India West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal 1999
 Year
Site Location (state)
listed
Pradesh
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at
Bihar 2002
Bodh Gaya
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka Madhya Pradesh 2003
Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus (formerly Victoria Maharashtra 2004
Terminus)
Champaner-Pavagadh
Gujarat 2004
Archaeological Park
Red Fort Complex Delhi 2007
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur Rajasthan 2010
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil
Western Ghats 2012
Nadu
Hill Forts of Rajasthan Rajasthan 2013
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's
Gujarat 2014
Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
Great Himalayan National
Himachal Pradesh 2014
Park Conservation Area
Archaeological Site of Nalanda
Bihar 2016
Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
Khangchendzonga National Park Sikkim 2016
The Architectural Work of Le
Corbusier, an Outstanding
Chandigarh 2016
Contribution to the Modern
Movement*
Historic City of Ahmadabad Gujarat 2017
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco
Maharashtra 2018
Ensembles of Mumbai
Jaipur City, Rajasthan Rajasthan 2019
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa)
Telangana 2021
Temple, Telangana
Dholavira: a Harappan City Gujarat 2021