MCQ Chapter 3.2 Balbharati English Class 8 Maharashtra Board MCQ For All Chapters – Balbharati English Class 8The Kite Festival 1. What was traditionally used to make kites?Plastic and metalCloth and bambooKite paper and thin wooden framesFiberglass and steelQuestion 1 of 202. What has replaced traditional kite materials in modern times?Fiberglass and motorized kitesWooden and handmade paper kitesCotton and silk kitesPlastic and rubber kitesQuestion 2 of 203. What is one reason people began flying kites?To predict weather patternsDue to their fascination with flightTo communicate messages across distancesFor military purposesQuestion 3 of 204. When is Makar Sankranti celebrated?January 1stJanuary 13th or 14thDecember 25thMarch 21stQuestion 4 of 205. What does Makar Sankranti signify in Gujarat?The start of summerThe end of winter and the sun’s northward journeyThe arrival of monsoonThe beginning of the harvest seasonQuestion 5 of 206. Where do people in urban areas fly kites during the festival?In stadiumsOn terraces and rooftopsIn designated parksInside their homesQuestion 6 of 207. What is the main attraction of the International Kite Festival?Fireworks displayCultural dance performancesExotic kites from around the worldCooking competitionsQuestion 7 of 208. Where is the International Kite Festival held?New DelhiAhmedabadMumbaiJaipurQuestion 8 of 209. What is a "Patang Bazar"?A market where people buy kitesA place where people gambleA stadium for kite competitionsA festival for traditional craftsQuestion 9 of 2010. How long does the Patang Bazar remain open?A single dayA weekA monthTwo daysQuestion 10 of 2011. What special thread is used for kite-flying?Cotton stringNylon ropeGlass-coated threadRubber cordQuestion 11 of 2012. What is a "firkee"?A type of kiteA traditional Gujarati sweetA reel used to roll kite threadA dance performed during festivalsQuestion 12 of 2013. What are "tukals"?Small-sized kitesIlluminated box-kites flown at nightGiant ceremonial kitesKites used for religious ritualsQuestion 13 of 2014. What is the main emotion during the kite festival?GriefEnthusiasmAngerFearQuestion 14 of 2015. What happens when a kite string is cut?The kite is retrievedPeople shout in triumphThe festival endsThe kite burstsQuestion 15 of 2016. What is the aspect of "They are waiting for the right winds"?Simple presentPresent perfectPresent progressivePast perfect progressiveQuestion 16 of 2017. What does "Uttarayan" mark?Beginning of the lunar yearThe sun's movement northwardA tribute to the monsoonA sports festivalQuestion 17 of 2018. Why do people prepare special threads?To make the kites fly higherTo strengthen the kite’s frameTo cut opponents’ kitesTo add weight to the kiteQuestion 18 of 2019. What is a key highlight of the festival?The fireworksInternational participationTraditional ritualsLantern lightingQuestion 19 of 2020. Who organizes the International Kite Festival?Gujarat State Tourism CorporationThe Indian governmentLocal authoritiesPrivate kite manufacturersQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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