Chapter 3: Winds of Change (0903CH03)
Kaveri · 30 questions · 10 sections
Chapter code: 0903ch03 · Book: Kaveri · Class 9 English
Find complete NCERT solutions for Class 9 English, Kaveri Chapter 3. This page covers Winds of Change with clear answers for chapter code 0903CH03.
Reflect and Respond(3 questions)
Does anyone in your family use a hand fan? What do you call it in your language? What is it made of?
Yes, my grandmother uses a hand fan. In Hindi we call it pankha. It is usually made of palm leaves or bamboo strips tied together.
Complete the table of fans (state, shape, made of).
Assam → Round → Bamboo/cane Kerala → Rectangular → Palm leaf Uttar Pradesh → Oval → Moonj grass
Match words with meanings.
indigenous → local, from where it originated innovative → new and original in approach industrious → hardworking intricate → elaborate/detailed invoked → brought out initiatives → actions to improve a situation
Check Your Understanding(1 questions)
Complete the table on pankha (state, type, materials/technique).
Rajasthan → appliqué hand fan → fabric pieces sewn with ornamental needlework Rajasthan → zardozi hand fan → gold thread Rajasthan → temple hand fans → brass, long handle Gujarat → mirror work hand fans → cotton cloth with mirror embroidery Gujarat → beads hand fan → beads, silver handle Gujarat → leather hand fans → leather decorated with thread and wool West Bengal → sola hand fans → sola (water grass) centre Uttar Pradesh → phadh hand fans → pure gold, silver zari, silk, satin frills Bihar → bamboo hand fans → bamboo
Critical Reflection: Extract 1(5 questions)
True/False: Pankhas were one of the most popular items of commerce.
True
Why has the word 'traditional' been used?
Because pankhas represent cultural heritage and age-old craftsmanship passed down generations.
Why is "exotic and stylish" an opinion?
Because it reflects personal perception of beauty, not a factual statement.
Reason for commonality in use across India.
They were practical tools for cooling and widely needed in temples, courts, and homes.
Identify the correct assertion.
A. Each kind of pankha could be distinguished from the other.
Critical Reflection: Extract 2(5 questions)
Negative impact of technology.
Traditional pankhas lost popularity as electric fans replaced them.
Why does the writer call pankhas a 'culture'?
Because they embody stories, artistry, and traditions beyond being mere objects.
Identify the line showing change in role.
"Once made for personal use, over time this handicraft has transformed into a commercial business."
One benefit of increased demand.
It provides livelihood and income to artisans.
Factor contributing to commercialisation.
B. economic demand
Answer the Following (Paragraphs 30–40 words)(6 questions)
How does the title 'Winds of Change' capture the essence of the chapter?
The title reflects transformation in the role of pankhas. Once everyday tools, they are now cultural artefacts. It symbolises changing times, where traditional crafts adapt to modern demands while preserving heritage.
Support the statement: 'The structure and design of pankhas are testimony to cultural identity.'
Rajasthan's appliqué and zardozi fans show rich textile traditions, while Gujarat's mirror work reflects local embroidery styles. Each design embodies the cultural identity of its region, making pankhas symbols of heritage and artistry.
Evaluate the balance between preserving craftsmanship and incorporating innovation.
Preserving traditional methods ensures cultural continuity, while innovative designs attract modern buyers. Combining both helps artisans sustain livelihoods, keeps the craft relevant, and prevents it from fading in the age of technology.
How might pankha-making workshops contribute to preservation?
Workshops spread awareness, teach younger generations, and provide artisans with platforms to showcase skills. They encourage appreciation of heritage, create demand, and ensure the craft survives as both tradition and livelihood.
Assess how celebrating pankhas benefits artisans and craft.
Celebrating pankhas honours artisans' work, increases demand, and provides recognition. It helps sustain livelihoods, preserves cultural heritage, and motivates artisans to continue their craft with pride and dignity.
How does restriction of pankhas to decorative use reflect cultural change?
It shows how modern technology replaced their functional role. Now valued as art pieces, pankhas represent heritage rather than utility, reflecting society's shift from traditional practices to modern conveniences.
Vocabulary and Structures(4 questions)
Classify word pairs by category.
Appearance → exotic and stylish, ornate and encrusted Place → villages and towns, within and outside Material → thread and wool, silk and brass
Fixed expressions — match with meanings.
high and dry → in a difficult situation, without help or money cut and run → to make a quick escape facts and figures → accurate and detailed information all and sundry → everyone, not just a few special people wear and tear → damage due to normal use time and again → often, repeatedly thick and thin → even when there are problems
Collocations.
(i) take the exam (ii) have a seat (iii) ran into a car (iv) take responsibility (v) improve my grammar
Present perfect tense exercise.
(i) have created (ii) have mastered (iii) has evolved (iv) have passed (v) have performed
Listen and Respond (Choosing a Pankha)(1 questions)
You will listen to a dialogue between a boy and a girl discussing which type of pankha they should choose as a gift. Choose four statements out of seven that are true.
True: 1. Rohan thinks Grandma prefers heavier items because they feel more substantial. 2. Priya suggests getting a pankha that can be easily moved around (a medium option, not too heavy or light). 3. Rohan believes Grandma enjoys sitting in the verandah during the evenings. 6. Priya suggests choosing between a bamboo pankha with beadwork or an embroidered pankha with mirror work. False: 4 (it was Rohan, not Priya, who said Grandma likes to keep special items close), 5 (neither felt intricate designs were too delicate — both admired them), 7 (they decide TO consult their mom, not avoid her).
Learning Beyond the Text(3 questions)
Identify any art or craft item from your region and make a presentation describing its features, materials, process of making, and usage.
Model: choose Madhubani painting from Bihar. Features: bold lines and folk motifs; materials: natural colours, twigs and cloth; process: outlines drawn then filled with vegetable dyes; usage: decorating walls, festivals and gifts, supporting rural artists.
Make your own hand fan in groups of four. Display the hand fans in class and describe the process used to make it.
Model: take bamboo strips, arrange them like a fan and weave palm-leaf or cloth between them. Secure with thread at the base. Decorate with paint or beads. Present: describe materials used and folding technique.
Read and enjoy 'The Last Leaf' by O. Henry and discuss it.
Model: the story is about sacrifice and hope. An old artist paints a leaf on a wall to give a sick girl courage to live, sacrificing his own life. Discuss the themes of selfless love and the power of hope.
Speaking Activity — I Am a Fan(1 questions)
Work in groups of four. Each picks one kind of fan from the pictures, imagines being that fan, and introduces yourself describing your features, likes, weakness, and uniqueness.
Model: I am a folding hand fan, light and elegant. I love swirling to create cool breezes and dancing in ladies' hands. My weakness: I tear easily and dread being soaked in rain. My uniqueness: I unfold into art carrying painted stories.
Writing Task — Factual Description(1 questions)
Describe an artefact you have made in your craft class or learnt from someone. Begin with collecting facts using the given pointers. Do not include your opinion.
Model: I made a paper-mache mask in craft class. It is about 20 cm tall and oval in shape. It was made by soaking paper strips in starch paste and layering them on a mould, then drying and painting it orange and black. It is light and lasts for months.