Read the following passage carefully. We asked him, “Could you plea

1.	Read the following passage carefully. We asked him, “Could you please tell us about the fabric of Mangalagiri?” He expressed his gratitude for our concern for them and responded most positively:“This fabric is the product of weaving with the help of pit looms. It takes much time to weave and requires a lot of patience to prepare everything ready. Mangalagiri sarees are special for their quality and the process we follow. The quality of fabric depends upon the yarn we use. Generally, we purchase cotton yarn from different mills from our state and Jari from Surath, Maharashtra.” “Sir, can you explain how you begin the process of weaving?” asked one of our classmates.Veeraiah said, “First, the yarn is boiled in the water, mixed with caustic soda, for a couple of hours and also bleached to make it suitable for dyeing”. (The Art of Weaving)Now, answer the following questions.1. Who explained the things to students?2. What does the making of this fabric require?3. What is the speciality of Mangalagiri sarees?4. What does the quality depend on?5. What is the first step in the process of weaving?
Answer» 1. Mr. Veeraiah, a master weaver 2. It requires a lot of patience. 3. They are special for the quality. 4. It depends on the yarn they use. 5. First, the yarn is boiled in the water, mixed with caustic soda, for a couple of hours and also bleached to make it suitable for dyeing.

Read the following passage carefully. We asked him, “Could you please tell us about the fabric of Mangalagiri?” He expressed his gratitude for our concern for them and responded most positively:“This fabric is the product of weaving with the help of pit looms. It takes much time to weave and requires a lot of patience to prepare everything ready. Mangalagiri sarees are special for their quality and the process we follow. The quality of fabric depends upon the yarn we use. Generally, we purchase cotton yarn from different mills from our state and Jari from Surath, Maharashtra.” “Sir, can you explain how you begin the process of weaving?” asked one of our classmates.Veeraiah said, “First, the yarn is boiled in the water, mixed with caustic soda, for a couple of hours and also bleached to make it suitable for dyeing”. (The Art of Weaving)Now, answer the following questions.1. Who explained the things to students?2. What does the making of this fabric require?3. What is the speciality of Mangalagiri sarees?4. What does the quality depend on?5. What is the first step in the process of weaving?

Answer»

1. Mr. Veeraiah, a master weaver

2. It requires a lot of patience.

3. They are special for the quality.

4. It depends on the yarn they use.

5. First, the yarn is boiled in the water, mixed with caustic soda, for a couple of hours and also bleached to make it suitable for dyeing.