Worksheet – Pochampally & Home and Abroad
Section 1: Comprehension Questions
(Answer in one or two sentences.)
1. Where is Pochampally located, and what is it famous for?
2. What is the main occupation of the people in Pochampally?
3. Why do people migrate from one place to another?
4. What differences did the author notice between India and Abu Dhabi?
5. How did Namita’s father describe Abu Dhabi’s cleanliness?
Answers
1. Pochampally is in Telangana and is famous for its traditional handwoven silk and cotton sarees.
2. The main occupation is weaving, and many families work on traditional handlooms.
3. People migrate for better job opportunities, education, or improved living conditions.
4. The author noticed cleaner roads, tall buildings, and different types of food and houses in Abu Dhabi compared to India.
5. Namita’s father said that the streets in Abu Dhabi were very clean, and people followed strict cleanliness rules.
Section 2: Fill in the Blanks
1. Pochampally is famous for its ______________ sarees.
2. The designs on Pochampally sarees are made using a special technique called ______________.
3. Many workers in Abu Dhabi are from ______________.
4. Namita’s father worked in Abu Dhabi as a ______________.
5. A ______________ is used in weaving to make beautiful patterns.
Answers
1. Ikat
2. Tie and dye
3. India
4. Mechanic
5. Loom
Section 3: Match the Following
Answers
1. Pochampally → Weaving sarees
2. Loom → Used for weaving
3. Abu Dhabi → A city in UAE
4. Migration → Moving to a new place
5. Silk saree → Made from silk thread
Section 4: True or False
1. Pochampally sarees are made using machines. (False)
2. Many people move to other countries for better jobs. (True)
3. Namita’s father found Abu Dhabi less clean than India. (False)
4. In Pochampally, weaving is an ancient tradition. (True)
5. People in Abu Dhabi speak only Hindi. (False)